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DefenderSeason 2026

Axel Essengue

Phoenix RisingUSL ChampionshipData current as of 17 September 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 12 appearances, the player has completed 878 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 also links 12 verified recent appearances and compares the player's record across 2 seasons.

Season overview

12Appearances
878Minutes
0Goals
0Assists
6.82Average rating
0Goal involvements0.00 per 90

Playing time and performance

12Appearances
10Starts
878Minutes
0.00Goals per 90
0.00Assists per 90
6.82Average rating

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
73.17
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Attacking

0Goals
4Shots0.43 per 90
0.0%Shot accuracy
0.0%Shot conversion
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
87.8%Pass completion
13Dribbles1.39 per 90
8Successful dribbles61.0%

Defending

16Tackles1.71 per 90
12Interceptions1.28 per 90
42Clearances4.49 per 90
5Blocks0.54 per 90
61Duels won57.0%
23Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

2Yellow cards
0Red cards
14Fouls drawn
24Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Phoenix Rising - Tulsa Roughnecks13 Sept 20260 : 0Substitute00-
Monterey Bay - Phoenix Rising06 Sept 20260 : 0Substitute00-
Loudoun United - Rhode Island13 Jun 20261 : 4Starter00-
Monterey Bay - Loudoun United31 May 20264 : 1Starter00-
Loudoun United - Detroit City FC23 May 20260 : 0Starter00-
Brooklyn FC - Loudoun United09 May 20260 : 1Starter00-
Loudoun United - Oakland Roots02 May 20262 : 2Starter00馃煥 1-
Hartford Athletic - Loudoun United18 Apr 20260 : 0Starter00-
Loudoun United - Louisville City10 Apr 20263 : 3Starter00-
Loudoun United - Birmingham Legion04 Apr 20262 : 2Starter00馃煥 1-
Tampa Bay Rowdies - Loudoun United28 Mar 20263 : 1Starter00-
Loudoun United - Miami FC II21 Mar 20260 : 0Starter00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026USL Championship1287800
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 12 appearances during the 2026 season.

How many minutes has Axel Essengue played?

The 2026 record contains 878 minutes across 12 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.