Cheikh Sabaly
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Match-by-match stats
Cheikh Sabaly 2024/2025 season stats
As a right striker, Cheikh Sabaly has appeared in 32 Ligue 2 matches this season, totalling 2,545 minutes at an average rating of 7.18. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 2 attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 2 | 32 | 2,545 | 13 | 2 | 28 | 35 | 7.18 |
 Ligue 1 Play-offs | 2 | 167 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6.83 |
 Coupe de France | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.20 |
| Total | 35 | 2,802 | 13 | 3 | 31 | 41 | 7.16 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 13 | 0.50 | 83 |
| Goal involvements | 15 | 0.53 | 74 |
| Shots | 69 | 2.40 | 58 |
| Shots on target | 31 | 1.10 | 67 |
| Shot accuracy | 45.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Shot conversion | 19.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.42 | n/a | 79 |
| Big chances missed | 12 | 0.42 | 70 |
| Shots off target | 20 | 0.71 | 40 |
| Shots blocked | 19 | 0.67 | 72 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.04 | 53 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 47 |
| Key passes | 28 | 1.00 | 49 |
| Chances created | 14 | 0.50 | 28 |
| Big chances created | 10 | 0.35 | 68 |
Cheikh Sabaly has taken 69 shots with 31 on target (45% accuracy), scoring 13 goals. That is a shot roughly every 37 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 58th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Cheikh Sabaly has 2 assists and 28 key passes , creating 10 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 182 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 47th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 678 | 24.00 | 61 |
| Accurate passes | 550 | 19.40 | 77 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Long balls won | 22 | 0.78 | 69 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.14 | 48 |
| Backward passes | 162 | 5.73 | 61 |
| Passes (final third) | 46 | 1.63 | 44 |
Cheikh Sabaly has completed 550 of 678 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 61st percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 31 | 1.10 | 66 |
| Dribble attempts | 62 | 2.19 | 55 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 80 |
| Duels won | 115 | 4.07 | 26 |
| Aerials won | 16 | 0.57 | 15 |
| Touches | 1093 | 38.70 | 50 |
| Possession lost | 242 | 8.56 | 31 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 0.50 | 50 |
| Fouls won | 35 | 1.24 | 42 |
| Dispossessed | 38 | 1.34 | 46 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Cheikh Sabaly completes 31 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 115 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (15th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 35 | 1.24 | 65 |
| Tackles won | 20 | 0.71 | 74 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.18 | 19 |
| Clearances | 6 | 0.21 | 11 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 67 | 2.37 | 49 |
| 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 | 47 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Cheikh Sabaly makes 35 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 73 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 65th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 43 | 1.52 | 42 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.04 | 22 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 23 | 0.81 | 77 |
| Fouls per card | 43.00 | n/a | 99 |
| Foul involvements | 78 | 2.76 | 37 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | 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 |
Cheikh Sabaly has committed 43 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 43 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 2Mainly right striker (11 appearances), also at left striker (9) and striker (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Cheikh Sabaly previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 10 | 497 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 6.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 14 | 971 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6.62 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 29 | 1,385 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 41 | 6.55 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | 28 | 1,858 | 3 | 2 | 31 | 49 | 7.02 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 1 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | 16 | 833 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 6.78 |
| Ligue 1 | 6 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5.63 |
About Cheikh Sabaly
Ligue 2 2024/2025 season
This season in the Ligue 2, Cheikh Sabaly has scored 13 goals and 2 assists across 32 appearances (29 starts), totalling 2545 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Cheikh Sabaly has attempted 69 shots with 31 on target, a 45% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Cheikh Sabaly has created 14 chances including 10 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 31 successful dribbles from 62 attempts (50% success rate). Cheikh Sabaly has contributed 28 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Cheikh Sabaly has registered 35 tackles (20 won), 5 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 550 from 678 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Cheikh Sabaly has won 115 of 280 total duels.
Discipline
Cheikh Sabaly has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 43 fouls and winning 35.
About Cheikh Sabaly
Cheikh Sabaly is a 27-year-old forward playing for Metz in the Ligue 2, representing Senegal. Cheikh Sabaly is right-footed. Born on 4 March 1999.
Most recent appearance
Cheikh Sabaly's most recent match was away at Dallas on May 8th. Metz won 2-3. Cheikh Sabaly played 61 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.39.
Recent matches
- July 25th1-0 lossatHouston Dynamo(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 8th2-3 winatDallas(61 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 6.39)
- August 17th1-1 drawatSJ Earthquakes(46 mins, rating 6.91)
- June 18th1-1 drawatLA Galaxy(62 mins, rating 6.85)
- April 18th3-1 winvsColorado Rapids(68 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.28)
Next fixture
Cheikh Sabaly and Metz are next in action on November 21st against Guingamp in the Ligue 2. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Metz vs Guingamp match preview.
Teammates at Metz
Cheikh Sabaly currently plays alongside Pape Sy, Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Moustapha Diop, Ousmane Ba, Fodé Ballo-Touré, Romain Jean-Baptiste, Cheikh Sabaly, Koffi Kouao, Ibou Sané, Joseph Nduquidi, Nathan Mbala, Jessy Deminguet, Maxime Colin, Giorgi Abuashvili, Habib Diallo, Believe Munongo, Benjamin Stambouli, Michel Mboula, Jahyann Pandore, Morgan Bokele, Brian Madjo, Joel Asoro, Joseph Mangondo, Jonathan Fischer, Cléo Mélières, Bouna Sarr, Gauthier Hein, Alpha Touré and Idrissa Gueye at Metz.