Vitaly Janelt
Defensive midfielder · Brentford · Premier League · 2026/2027 · updated 2026-10-09
Vitaly Janelt, 28, plays as a defensive midfielder for Brentford in the Premier League. This season: 5 appearances, 450 minutes, 2 goals and 0 assists, with an average Sportmonks match rating of 7.33. Among midfielders in Europe's top five leagues he stands out for interceptions and tackles.
Profile
- Club
- Brentford
- League
- Premier League
- Position
- Defensive midfielder
- Age
- 28
- Nationality
- Germany
- Height
- 184 cm
- Weight
- 79 kg
Against every midfielder in Europe's top five leagues
Percentile among midfielders with 450 minutes or more: 90 means he is ahead of 90% of them.
2026/2027 statistics
| Statistic | Season | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances (starts) | 5 (5) | – |
| Minutes | 450 | – |
| Average rating | 7.33 | – |
| Goals | 2 | 0.40 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.40 | 0.08 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.80 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.40 |
| Key passes | 5 | 1.00 |
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.20 |
| Passes | 223 | 44.60 |
| Pass accuracy % | 82.5 | – |
| Crosses | 4 | 0.80 |
| Tackles | 17 | 3.40 |
| Interceptions | 16 | 3.20 |
| Clearances | 7 | 1.40 |
| Duels won | 24 | 4.80 |
| Aerial duels won | 5 | 1.00 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.40 |
| Fouls committed | 9 | 1.80 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | – |
| Red cards | 0 | – |
Statistics from Sportmonks, updated daily.
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