Toulouse- Games
- 8
- 6 starts
- Minutes
- 472
- 59 a game
- Goals
- 0
- 0.1 xG
- Assists
- 0
- 0.5 xA
Player profile
472 min · vs 227 full-backs · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Defensive right-back who reads the game
Messali steps in to intercept, in the top 4% of full-backs, recovers plenty of loose balls and can carry past a man. He adds little going forward, with shots at the 7th percentile and few chances created, and wins only half his duels. From 472 minutes.
Key strengths
Interceptions. 2.10 per 90, top 4%.
Dribbling. 1.33 dribbles won per 90, top 11%.
Recoveries. 5.15 per 90, top 16%.
In the air. 1.33 aerials won per 90, 79th percentile.
Areas for development
Goal threat. 0.19 shots and 0.02 npxG per 90, 7th and 19th percentiles.
Duels. 50.0% won, 28th percentile.
Chance creation. 0.76 chances created per 90, 28th percentile.
Similar players
- Niels Nkounkou NiceInterceptions 96 v 91.
- Genesis Antwi StrasbourgRecoveries 84 v 68.
- Adam Obert CagliariTackles 73 v 73 and interceptions 96 v 84.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Interceptions. 2.10 per 90, top 4%.
Dribbling. 1.33 dribbles won per 90, top 11%.
Recoveries. 5.15 per 90, top 16%.
In the air. 1.33 aerials won per 90, 79th percentile.
Areas for development
Goal threat. 0.19 shots and 0.02 npxG per 90, 7th and 19th percentiles.
Duels. 50.0% won, 28th percentile.
Chance creation. 0.76 chances created per 90, 28th percentile.
Similar players
- Niels Nkounkou NiceInterceptions 96 v 91.
- Genesis Antwi StrasbourgRecoveries 84 v 68.
- Adam Obert CagliariTackles 73 v 73 and interceptions 96 v 84.
Against 233 full-backs
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of full-backs with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 3 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the own half, right (25%), average spot right wing, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 31%, Middle third 44%, Final third 25%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 8 | 472 | 0 | 0 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.51 | 1 | 4 | 6.95 |
8 games
