Chelsea- Games
- 7
- 6 starts
- Minutes
- 509
- 73 a game
- Goals
- 0
- 0.1 xG
- Assists
- 0
- 0.1 xA
Player profile
509 min · vs 275 centre-backs · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Commanding, intercepting centre-back
Fofana reads the game as well as almost any centre-back for Chelsea, wins his duels and headers, and carries the ball out well. He offers little threat at set pieces and does not move the ball forward more than an average centre-back. From 509 minutes.
Key strengths
Reads the game. Interceptions 2.83 per 90, top 2% of centre-backs.
Wins his duels. Duels won 69.1%, top 9%.
Strong in the air. Aerials won 3.01 per 90, top 16%.
Carries the ball. Dribbles won 0.35 per 90, 73rd percentile.
Areas for development
Little goal threat. Non-penalty xG 0.02 (22nd percentile) and shots 0.35 (24th percentile) per 90.
Average passing. Pass accuracy 88.7% (46th percentile) and passes into the final third 5.48 (49th percentile).
Similar players
- Jaydee Canvot Crystal PalaceDuels won 91 v 84 and interceptions 98 v 83.
- Jérémy Jacquet LiverpoolDuels won 91 v 83 and interceptions 98 v 82.
- Lilian Brassier Eintracht FrankfurtDuels won 91 v 91 and interceptions 98 v 94.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Reads the game. Interceptions 2.83 per 90, top 2% of centre-backs.
Wins his duels. Duels won 69.1%, top 9%.
Strong in the air. Aerials won 3.01 per 90, top 16%.
Carries the ball. Dribbles won 0.35 per 90, 73rd percentile.
Areas for development
Little goal threat. Non-penalty xG 0.02 (22nd percentile) and shots 0.35 (24th percentile) per 90.
Average passing. Pass accuracy 88.7% (46th percentile) and passes into the final third 5.48 (49th percentile).
Similar players
- Jaydee Canvot Crystal PalaceDuels won 91 v 84 and interceptions 98 v 83.
- Jérémy Jacquet LiverpoolDuels won 91 v 83 and interceptions 98 v 82.
- Lilian Brassier Eintracht FrankfurtDuels won 91 v 91 and interceptions 98 v 94.
Against 279 centre-backs
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of centre-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 third, right (17%), average spot right half-space, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 45%, Middle third 46%, Final third 10%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 5 | 405 | 0 | 0 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.10 | 2 | 2 | 7.27 |
| EFL Cup | 2 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0 | 0 | 7.57 |
7 games
