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Sabah FA

Sabah FA

UEFA Champions League

Season Statistics

8 MATCHES
PLAYED
Win (75%) Draw (0%) Loss (25%)
8 Played
6 Won
0 Drawn
2 Lost
18 Goals For
7 Goals Against

Team Overview

Sabah FA have put together one of the more eye-catching statistical profiles in this UEFA Champions League campaign, and the numbers tell a clear story about a team built on scoring goals and winning matches. Across 8 matches played, the side under Valdas Dambrauskas has recorded 6 wins against just 2 losses, with no draws at all in the campaign so far. That kind of decisiveness, either winning or losing with no middle ground, suggests a team that plays on the front foot rather than settling for cautious, point-splitting outcomes.

The attacking numbers back this up emphatically. Sabah FA have scored 18 goals in 8 matches, a rate of more than two per game, while conceding 7 for a goal difference of plus 11, among the healthier differentials one will find in this competition. Crucially, they have failed to score in zero matches, meaning every single outing has produced at least one goal from the team, a strong indicator of consistent attacking output regardless of opponent or venue. Four clean sheets in 8 games also point to a defense capable of shutting teams out when the attack has done its job at the other end.

The home and away splits reveal an interesting dynamic to this campaign. Sabah FA have been unbeatable at home, winning all 4 of their home matches, while away form has been considerably more mixed, 2 wins and 2 losses from 4 matches on the road. This suggests a side that thrives on home advantage but has found the away leg of the competition tougher going. The form guide, WWWWLWLW, reflects a team capable of long winning streaks but also prone to occasional stumbles, consistent with a squad still finding full consistency against varied opposition in Europe's top club competition.

Squad (31 players)

Goalkeepers (4)

R. Əyyubov
#12 R. Əyyubov
R. Mirzəmmədov
#94 R. Mirzəmmədov
S. Pokatilov
#92 S. Pokatilov
A. Ramazanov
#1 A. Ramazanov

Defenders (9)

G. Boakye
#15 G. Boakye
J. Bulus
#35 J. Bulus
R. Daşdəmirov
#5 R. Daşdəmirov
Erivaldo Almeida
#33 Erivaldo Almeida
A. McCarthy
#4 A. McCarthy
T. Mutallimov
#17 T. Mutallimov
T. Puchacz
#27 T. Puchacz
S. Solvet
#3 S. Solvet
A. Zedadka
#80 A. Zedadka

Midfielders (10)

Du Queiroz
#37 Du Queiroz
Rodrigo Fernandes
#88 Rodrigo Fernandes
S. Ibrahimov
#95 S. Ibrahimov
A. Isaev
#10 A. Isaev
A. Xaybulayev
#6 A. Xaybulayev
I. Lepinjica
#13 I. Lepinjica
Cafar Mukhtarov
#89 Cafar Mukhtarov
Z. Ould Khaled
#22 Z. Ould Khaled
U. Rahmonaliyev
#7 U. Rahmonaliyev
R. Rüstəmli
#16 R. Rüstəmli

Attackers (8)

K. Aliyev
#9 K. Aliyev
Y. Lachaab
#23 Y. Lachaab
P. Mbina
#99 P. Mbina
J. Mickels
#20 J. Mickels
C. Nwachukwu
#8 C. Nwachukwu
K. Parris
#11 K. Parris
X. Severina
#34 X. Severina
V. Simić
#21 V. Simić

Player Statistics

2026/27 Season
# Player Pos Rating Apps Goals Assists Mins Tackles Passes
21
V. Simić
V. Simić
MF 6.4 8 3 0 437 9 125
13
I. Lepinjica
I. Lepinjica
MF 5.8 8 0 0 463 14 223
80
A. Zedadka
A. Zedadka
DF 5.5 8 0 1 451 8 165
27
T. Puchacz
T. Puchacz
DF 5.5 8 0 3 455 6 141
10
A. Isaev
A. Isaev
MF 5.9 8 0 3 374 6 139
92
S. Pokatilov
S. Pokatilov
GK 5.4 8 0 0 485 1 117
5
R. Daşdəmirov
R. Daşdəmirov
DF 6.9 8 0 0 395 5 204
20
J. Mickels
J. Mickels
FW 5.8 8 3 1 462 1 96
99
P. Mbina
P. Mbina
FW 5.6 8 1 1 194 1 21
34
X. Severina
X. Severina
MF 5.5 8 1 0 152 5 27
7
U. Rahmonaliyev
U. Rahmonaliyev
MF 5.8 8 1 1 445 7 160
3
S. Solvet
S. Solvet
DF 7.2 7 1 0 394 6 177
11
K. Parris
K. Parris
MF 4.4 6 0 0 142 3 31
6
A. Xaybulayev
A. Xaybulayev
MF 6.6 4 0 0 36 2 15
88
Rodrigo Fernandes
Rodrigo Fernandes
MF 0.0 3 0 0 22 0 0
8
C. Nwachukwu
C. Nwachukwu
FW 6.8 3 1 0 92 4 16
33
Erivaldo Almeida
Erivaldo Almeida
DF 0.0 2 0 0 91 0 3
4
A. McCarthy
A. McCarthy
DF 6.9 2 0 0 30 0 17
23
Y. Lachaab
Y. Lachaab
FW 0.0 2 0 0 15 0 0

Recent Transfers

2025/26 & 2026/27

Arrivals (29)

Du Queiroz
From Zenit
Loan Aug 2026
C. Nwachukwu
From Sheffield Utd
Transfer Jul 2026
A. Ramazanov
From Qarabag
Free agent Jul 2026
G. Boakye
From Birmingham City U21
Free agent Jul 2026
Y. Lachaab
From Lille
Loan Jun 2026
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Departures (32)

R. Samigullin
To Karvan
Free agent Aug 2026
Andrey Victor
To Veres Rivne
Loan Jul 2026
J. Sekidika
To Gangwon FC
Free agent Jun 2026
Ygor Nogueira
To FC Rostov
Free agent Jun 2026
A. Seydiyev
To Zira
Free agent Jun 2026
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Injuries & Availability

1 Out 0 Doubtful
K. Aliyev
K. Aliyev Tendon Injury
Out

Impact Analysis

Sabah FA head into their next fixture with a notably light treatment table, with only one confirmed absentee to account for. K. Aliyev is sidelined with a tendon injury, and while the club's overall availability picture remains strong, the specifics of his role and importance to the side are not detailed in the available data, making it difficult to assess precisely how his absence will reshape the starting eleven or which areas of the pitch will be most affected.

What can be said with confidence is that Sabah FA's squad depth appears largely intact, with a single injury representing a manageable disruption rather than a crisis. Without further data on Aliyev's typical position, minutes played, or statistical contribution this season, it would be speculative to characterize the tactical or positional impact in greater detail. Similarly, no information is provided regarding potential like-for-like replacements or how the technical staff might adjust selection to cover the gap. In broad terms, though, a squad dealing with just one absentee is generally well-placed to maintain consistency in team selection and structure, suggesting Sabah FA should be able to field a squad close to full strength for their upcoming match.

Recent Form

WWLWW
W Zira 5-0 (H)
W Araz 0-1 (A)
L Hapoel Beer Sheva 2-1 (A)
W Kapaz 2-0 (H)
W Aarhus 4-0 (H)

Form Analysis

Sabah FA head into their next fixture on the back of an impressive run that has yielded four wins from their last five matches, with the sole blemish coming in a 2-1 defeat away to Hapoel Beer Sheva. Beyond that setback, the club has been ruthlessly efficient in front of goal, netting 13 times across the five-match sample, including a commanding 5-0 win over Zira and a 4-0 victory against Aarhus, both recorded at home. A narrow 1-0 away win over Araz and a 2-0 home success against Kapaz further underline the team's ability to convert chances regardless of the margin required.

Defensively, the record is equally encouraging, with only two goals conceded in five matches, both coming in the single loss to Hapoel Beer Sheva. The other four fixtures produced clean sheets, pointing to a settled defensive unit capable of shutting out opponents consistently. A clear pattern emerges around home advantage, with all three home fixtures in this run producing high-scoring, dominant wins, while the away form has been more mixed, featuring one narrow win and one loss. Overall, the trajectory is strongly positive, with the attack firing consistently and the defense proving difficult to break down outside of the one away setback.

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