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DefenderSeason 2026

Axel Essengue

Phoenix RisingUSL ChampionshipData current as of November 04, 2026
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NationalityUSA
PositionDefender
Age23 years
Height185 cm
Weight75 kg
Shirt number51

Axel Essengue: season at a glance

Axel Essengue represents Phoenix Rising in USL Championship during the 2026 season. Across 19 appearances, the player has completed 1488 minutes, scored 0 goals and recorded 0 assists.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 16, Interceptions: 12, Clearances: 42, and Duels won: 61.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 4, Expected goals (xG): 0.18, and Non-penalty xG: 0.18.

The profile includes 15 verified recent appearances and compares the player's record across 2 seasons.

Season overview

Playing time and performance

Player strengths

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Average rating65 / 100

Around average

Tackles / per 9079 / 100

Above average

Interceptions / per 9085 / 100

Above average

Clearances / per 9088 / 100

Above average

Blocks / per 9082 / 100

Above average

Aerial duels won / per 9085 / 100

Above average

Duels won / per 9094 / 100

Above average

Pass completion93 / 100

Above average

xG per shot
0.05
Starting rate
100%
Minutes per appearance
78.32
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Attacking

4Shots0.43 per 90
0.18Expected goals (xG)0.02 per 90
0.18Non-penalty xG0.02 per 90

Chance creation

0Assists0.00 per 90
0.90Expected assists (xA)0.10 per 90
1Key passes0.11 per 90
5Crosses0.54 per 90

Passing and possession

482Passes51.58 per 90
423Completed passes45.27 per 90
13Dribbles1.39 per 90

Defending

16Tackles1.71 per 90
12Interceptions1.28 per 90
42Clearances4.49 per 90
5Blocks0.54 per 90
61Duels won57.0%

Discipline

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
New Mexico United - Phoenix RisingNov 02, 20262 : 0Starter00-
Phoenix Rising - LexingtonOct 25, 20263 : 3Starter00馃煥 1-
Orange County SC - Phoenix RisingOct 18, 20261 : 3Starter00馃煥 1-
Phoenix Rising - Las Vegas LightsOct 11, 20263 : 2Starter00馃煥 1-
New Mexico United - Phoenix RisingOct 04, 20262 : 1Starter00-
Oakland Roots - Phoenix RisingSep 27, 20263 : 0Starter00-
Phoenix Rising - El Paso LocomotiveSep 20, 20261 : 3Starter00-
Phoenix Rising - Tulsa RoughnecksSep 13, 20262 : 1Substitute00-
Monterey Bay - Phoenix RisingSep 06, 20261 : 1Substitute00-
Loudoun United - Rhode IslandJun 13, 20261 : 4Starter00-
Monterey Bay - Loudoun UnitedMay 31, 20264 : 1Starter00-
Loudoun United - Detroit City FCMay 23, 20260 : 0Starter00-
Brooklyn FC - Loudoun UnitedMay 09, 20260 : 1Starter00-
Loudoun United - Oakland RootsMay 02, 20262 : 2Starter00馃煥 1-
Hartford Athletic - Loudoun UnitedApr 18, 20260 : 0Starter00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026USL Championship191,48800
2025USL Championship232,03410

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Axel Essengue play for?

Axel Essengue is listed with Phoenix Rising in USL Championship for the 2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Axel Essengue have?

Axel Essengue has 0 goals and 0 assists in 19 appearances during the 2026 season.

How many minutes has Axel Essengue played?

The 2026 record contains 1488 minutes across 19 appearances.

What statistics are available for Axel Essengue?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.