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Height
15
Shirt
21 years
Nov 14, 2004
Sierra Leone
Country
€557.6K
Transfer value
Position
Primary
Striker
ST

Player traits

Stats compared to other forwards
Touches6%Shot attempts75%Goals76%
Chances created7%Aerial duels won20%Defensive contributions11%
Transfer value: €557.6K
Highest: €903K(Aug 1, 2025)
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League Two 2025/2026

15
Goals
2
Assists
35
Started
37
Matches
2,968
Minutes played
6.88
Rating
0
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Apr 11

Cheltenham Town
L0-4
90
0
0
0
0
6.1

Apr 6

Swindon Town
L2-1
90
0
0
0
0
6.0

Apr 3

Gillingham
D2-2
26
1
0
0
0
7.0

Mar 30

Azerbaijan
D1-1
71
1
0
0
0
-

Mar 21

Newport County
W2-1
90
1
0
0
0
8.0

Mar 17

Cambridge United
D0-0
75
0
0
0
0
6.4

Mar 14

Crewe Alexandra
W0-3
81
0
0
0
0
7.0

Mar 10

Salford City
L1-0
90
0
0
0
0
6.3

Mar 7

Notts County
L1-2
77
0
1
0
0
6.7

Mar 3

Fleetwood Town
L0-1
79
0
0
0
0
6.7
Walsall

Apr 11

League Two
Cheltenham Town
0-4
90‎’‎
6.1

Apr 6

League Two
Swindon Town
2-1
90‎’‎
6.0

Apr 3

League Two
Gillingham
2-2
26‎’‎
7.0
Sierra Leone

Mar 30

Friendlies
Azerbaijan
1-1
71‎’‎
-
Walsall

Mar 21

League Two
Newport County
2-1
90‎’‎
8.0
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 47%
  • 89Shots
  • 15Goals
  • 13.43xG
2 - 2
Shot typeLeft footSituationFrom cornerResultGoal
0.28xG0.87xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 2,968

Shooting

Goals
15
Expected goals (xG)
13.43
xG on target (xGOT)
17.36
Non-penalty xG
12.64
Shots
89
Shots on target
42
Headed shots
11

Passing

Assists
2
Expected assists (xA)
1.55
Successful passes
165
Successful passes %
72.1%
Accurate long balls
5
Accurate long balls %
71.4%
Chances created
16
Big chances created
3
Successful crosses
3
Successful crosses %
8.3%

Possession

Successful dribbles
27
Successful dribbles %
42.9%
Duels won
114
Duels won %
38.5%
Aerial duels won
34
Aerial duels won %
33.7%
Touches
763
Touches in opposition box
167
Dispossessed
48
Fouls won
38
Penalties awarded
1

Defending

Defensive contributions
38
Tackles
15
Interceptions
3
Blocked shots
3
Fouls committed
28
Recoveries
80
Possession won final 3rd
21
Dribbled past
5
Clearances
17
Clean sheets
3
Goals conceded while on pitch
34
xG against while on pitch
35.10

Discipline

Yellow cards
0
Red cards
0

News

About

Daniel Kanu is a 21-year-old football player who plays as a striker for Walsall, born on November 14, 2004. Follow Daniel Kanu on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 League Two season, Daniel Kanu has recorded 15 goals, 2 assists, 2,968 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.88.

Daniel Kanu scores highly on Minutes, Goals, and Started compared to strikers in the League Two.

Daniel Kanu's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Daniel Kanu's next match is on April 18, 2026 when Walsall face Barrow in the League Two.

Explore Daniel Kanu's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Daniel Kanu's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Daniel Kanu currently plays for Walsall alongside Elicha Ahui, Myles Roberts, Connor Barrett, Mason Hancock, Aden Flint, Harrison Burke, Priestley Farquharson, Jonny Stuttle, Kemar Roofe, Charlie Lakin, Jamille Matt, Aaron Loupalo-Bi, Sam Hornby, Brandon Comley, Courtney Clarke, Vincent Harper, Aaron Pressley, Alfie Chang, Jenson Kilroy, Jamie Jellis, Alexander Pattison, Harry Williams, Jid Okeke, Dylan Thomas, Evan Weir, Rico Richards, Jake Hollman, Rico Browne, Kacper Lopata, Albert Adomah, McLloyd Oben, and Stan Straw. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Daniel Kanu's career has also included time at Charlton Athletic and Southend United.

On the international stage, Daniel Kanu has represented Sierra Leone.

Daniel Kanu is from Sierra Leone, and the national team includes Citta Bah, Hindolo Mustapha, Mustapha Bundu, Yayah Kallon, Alhaji Sesay, Santigie Fornah, Alpha Kabia, Alpha Turay, Saidu Fofanah, Kwame Quee, Alhassan Koroma, Amadou Bakayoko, Sullay Kaikai, Nathaniel Jalloh, Abdoulie Jarjue, Idris Kanu, Issa Kallon, Samuel Gandi, Sallieu Tarawallie, Emmanuel Samadia, John Bilili Sesay, Juma Bah, Kamil Conteh, Francis Koroma, Jay Tee Kamara, and Mamadou Jalloh. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Daniel Kanu has competed in League Two, EFL Trophy Final Stage, FA Cup, EFL Cup, League One, Africa Cup of Nations Qualification qualification, National League, and World Cup CAF qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Daniel Kanu, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Daniel Kanu to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other forwards
Touches6%Shot attempts75%Goals76%
Chances created7%Aerial duels won20%Defensive contributions11%

Career

Senior career

Charlton Athletic (back from loan)Jul 2026 -
41
18
49
5
6
4
22
4

Youth career

Charlton Athletic Under 21Sep 2022 - Oct 2023
5
2
Charlton Athletic FC Under 18 AcademyJul 2021 - Oct 2023
5
5

National team

6
1
  • Matches
  • Goals

News

About

Daniel Kanu is a 21-year-old football player who plays as a striker for Walsall, born on November 14, 2004. Follow Daniel Kanu on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 League Two season, Daniel Kanu has recorded 15 goals, 2 assists, 2,968 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.88.

Daniel Kanu scores highly on Minutes, Goals, and Started compared to strikers in the League Two.

Daniel Kanu's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Daniel Kanu's next match is on April 18, 2026 when Walsall face Barrow in the League Two.

Explore Daniel Kanu's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Daniel Kanu's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Daniel Kanu currently plays for Walsall alongside Elicha Ahui, Myles Roberts, Connor Barrett, Mason Hancock, Aden Flint, Harrison Burke, Priestley Farquharson, Jonny Stuttle, Kemar Roofe, Charlie Lakin, Jamille Matt, Aaron Loupalo-Bi, Sam Hornby, Brandon Comley, Courtney Clarke, Vincent Harper, Aaron Pressley, Alfie Chang, Jenson Kilroy, Jamie Jellis, Alexander Pattison, Harry Williams, Jid Okeke, Dylan Thomas, Evan Weir, Rico Richards, Jake Hollman, Rico Browne, Kacper Lopata, Albert Adomah, McLloyd Oben, and Stan Straw. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Daniel Kanu's career has also included time at Charlton Athletic and Southend United.

On the international stage, Daniel Kanu has represented Sierra Leone.

Daniel Kanu is from Sierra Leone, and the national team includes Citta Bah, Hindolo Mustapha, Mustapha Bundu, Yayah Kallon, Alhaji Sesay, Santigie Fornah, Alpha Kabia, Alpha Turay, Saidu Fofanah, Kwame Quee, Alhassan Koroma, Amadou Bakayoko, Sullay Kaikai, Nathaniel Jalloh, Abdoulie Jarjue, Idris Kanu, Issa Kallon, Samuel Gandi, Sallieu Tarawallie, Emmanuel Samadia, John Bilili Sesay, Juma Bah, Kamil Conteh, Francis Koroma, Jay Tee Kamara, and Mamadou Jalloh. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Daniel Kanu has competed in League Two, EFL Trophy Final Stage, FA Cup, EFL Cup, League One, Africa Cup of Nations Qualification qualification, National League, and World Cup CAF qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Daniel Kanu, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Daniel Kanu to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.