Xavier Mandza
Defensive midfielder · Nice · Ligue 1 · 2026/2027 · updated 2026-10-09
Xavier Mandza, 17, plays as a defensive midfielder for Nice in the Ligue 1. This season: 5 appearances, 448 minutes, 0 goals and 0 assists, with an average Sportmonks match rating of 6.93. Among defenders in Europe's top five leagues he stands out for interceptions.
Profile
- Club
- Nice
- League
- Ligue 1
- Position
- Defensive midfielder
- Age
- 17
- Nationality
- France
Against every defender in Europe's top five leagues
Percentile among defenders 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 | 448 | – |
| Average rating | 6.93 | – |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.09 | 0.02 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.80 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.20 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.80 |
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.40 |
| Passes | 386 | 77.54 |
| Pass accuracy % | 90.2 | – |
| Crosses | 2 | 0.40 |
| Tackles | 10 | 2.01 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 1.81 |
| Clearances | 21 | 4.22 |
| Duels won | 20 | 4.02 |
| Aerial duels won | 7 | 1.41 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.60 |
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.40 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | – |
| Red cards | 0 | – |
Statistics from Sportmonks, updated daily.
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