John Kitolano
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Match-by-match stats
John Kitolano 2023 season stats
As a left back, John Kitolano has appeared in 25 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 2,106 minutes at an average rating of 6.76. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.10 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 22 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 22 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.04 | 10 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.09 | 26 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.04 | 79 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Key passes | 26 | 1.10 | 80 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.04 | 39 |
John Kitolano has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 702 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 3rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. John Kitolano has 0 assists and 26 key passes , creating 1 big chances . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 931 | 39.80 | 26 |
| Accurate passes | 710 | 30.30 | 25 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Long balls won | 41 | 1.75 | 32 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 24 | 1.03 | 87 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
John Kitolano has completed 710 of 931 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 24 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 26th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 0.43 | 49 |
| Dribble attempts | 32 | 1.37 | 77 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 14 |
| Duels won | 108 | 4.62 | 54 |
| Aerials won | 42 | 1.79 | 58 |
| Touches | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Possession lost | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 0.51 | 41 |
| Fouls won | 24 | 1.03 | 74 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 0.56 | 63 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
John Kitolano completes 10 dribbles at a 31% success rate and wins 108 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 31 | 1.32 | 30 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 29 | 1.24 | 53 |
| Clearances | 101 | 4.32 | 82 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.04 | 85 |
John Kitolano makes 31 tackles and 29 interceptions , adding 101 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 68 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 30th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 18 | 0.77 | 42 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.17 | 59 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Fouls per card | 4.50 | n/a | 51 |
| Foul involvements | 42 | 1.79 | 57 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
John Kitolano has committed 18 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.5 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left back (9 appearances), also at right back (8) and left wing back (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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24 yrs
John Kitolano previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 13 | 593 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 6.86 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 27 | 2,326 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 46 | 6.99 |
About John Kitolano
Eliteserien 2023 season
This season in the Eliteserien, John Kitolano has featured across 25 appearances (25 starts), totalling 2106 minutes. John Kitolano has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, John Kitolano has created 0 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 10 successful dribbles from 32 attempts (31% success rate). John Kitolano has contributed 26 key passes and 108 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, John Kitolano has registered 31 tackles (0 won), 29 interceptions, and 101 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 710 from 931 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. John Kitolano has won 108 of 192 total duels.
Discipline
John Kitolano has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 24.
About John Kitolano
John Kitolano is a 26-year-old defender playing for Lillestrøm in the Eliteserien, representing Norway. John Kitolano is left-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 18 October 1999.
Most recent appearance
John Kitolano's most recent match was away at Viking on December 31st. Lillestrøm lost 0-4. John Kitolano played 58 minutes, registering 2 key passs with a match rating of 7.04.
Recent matches
- June 17th0-2 winatFredrikstad(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 14th2-0 lossatHamKam(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 14th3-1 winvsSandefjord(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 7th2-0 lossatRosenborg(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 8th4-0 winvsSarpsborg 08(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
John Kitolano and Lillestrøm are next in action on February 23rd against Viking in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Lillestrøm vs Viking match preview.
Teammates at Lillestrøm
John Kitolano currently plays alongside Camil Jebara, Gustav Nordh, Ulrik Yttergård Jenssen, Angelos Chaminta, Fredrik Gulbrandsen, Stefan Hagerup, Felix Vá, Ruben Gabrielsen, John Kitolano, Eric Kitolano, Pontus Dahlberg, Kparobo Arierhi, Yaw Paintsil, Espen Garnås, Thomas Lehne Olsen, Gustav Nyheim, Harald Woxen, Linus Alperud, Y. Ibrahimaj, Lucas Svenningsen, Lars Ranger, Frederik Elkær, Sturla Ottesen, Kevin Krygård, Sander Moen Foss and Markus Karlsbakk at Lillestrøm.