Júnior Pius
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Júnior Pius 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Júnior Pius has appeared in 16 Ligat ha'Al matches this season, totalling 1,321 minutes at an average rating of 5.99. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligat ha'Al defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.30 | 33 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 45 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 29 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.07 | 72 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.27 | 58 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 19 |
Júnior Pius has taken 5 shots with 2 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 264 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 33rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Júnior Pius has 0 assists and 0 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 612 | 41.70 | 50 |
| Accurate passes | 492 | 33.50 | 44 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Long balls won | 47 | 3.20 | 73 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.07 | 34 |
| Backward passes | 41 | 2.79 | 14 |
| Passes (final third) | 61 | 4.16 | 31 |
Júnior Pius has completed 492 of 612 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 50th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.41 | 60 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 0.82 | 63 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 44 |
| Duels won | 75 | 5.11 | 70 |
| Aerials won | 26 | 1.77 | 78 |
| Touches | 832 | 56.70 | 31 |
| Possession lost | 156 | 10.63 | 54 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.41 | 31 |
| Fouls won | 22 | 1.50 | 83 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.27 | 47 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Júnior Pius completes 6 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 75 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 21 | 1.43 | 38 |
| Tackles won | 16 | 1.09 | 58 |
| Interceptions | 28 | 1.91 | 97 |
| Clearances | 61 | 4.16 | 67 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 55 | 3.75 | 52 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 67 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Júnior Pius makes 21 tackles and 28 interceptions , adding 61 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 63 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 38th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 1.09 | 50 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.27 | 68 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.07 | 96 |
| Fouls per card | 3.20 | n/a | 27 |
| Foul involvements | 38 | 2.59 | 72 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Júnior Pius has committed 16 fouls and received 4 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 3.2 fouls.
Positions played
Ligat ha'AlMainly left center back (13 appearances), also at center back (1) and left back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Júnior Pius previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Taça De Portugal | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 17 | 1,516 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 40 | 7.22 |
 Liga Portugal | 15 | 1,159 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 46 | 6.87 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 9 | 810 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 6.56 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 10 | 836 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 6.96 |
About Júnior Pius
Ligat ha'Al 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligat ha'Al, Júnior Pius has featured across 16 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1321 minutes. Júnior Pius has attempted 5 shots with 2 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Júnior Pius has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 6 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (50% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Júnior Pius has registered 21 tackles (16 won), 28 interceptions, and 61 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 492 from 612 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Júnior Pius has won 75 of 120 total duels.
Discipline
Júnior Pius has received 4 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 22.
About Júnior Pius
Júnior Pius is a 30-year-old defender playing for Maccabi Bnei Raina in the Ligat ha'Al, representing Nigeria. Júnior Pius is right-footed and wears the number 40 shirt. Born on 20 December 1995.
Most recent appearance
Júnior Pius's most recent match was away at Beitar Jerusalem on October 15th. Maccabi Bnei Raina lost 1-0. Júnior Pius played 90 minutes, registering 5 tackles with a match rating of 7.37.
Recent matches
- December 25th4-0 lossatMaccabi Tel Aviv(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 20th0-2 lossvsHapoel Be'er Sheva(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 2nd0-1 winatHapoel Haifa(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 2nd0-0 drawvsAshdod(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 15th1-0 lossatBeitar Jerusalem(90 mins, rating 7.37)
Teammates at Maccabi Bnei Raina
Júnior Pius currently plays alongside Idan Goren, Ilay Elmkies, Ayid Habshi, Ihab Ganayem, Asil Kna'ani, Guy Herman, Lior Gliklich, Miladin Stevanovic, Meir Buhbut, Mohamad Shaker, Christ Tiéhi, Júnior Pius, Mor Brami, Antonio Sefer, Abdallah Jaber and Emmanuel Banda at Maccabi Bnei Raina.