About Hatem Ben Arfa
Hatem Ben Arfa finished the 2021/2022 Ligue 1 season with 1 assist and no goals from 7 appearances (314 minutes) — 0.29 goal involvements per 90. That season graded out at an average match rating of 6.72. Measured against 77 Ligue 1 forwards with at least 450 minutes in 2020/2021, he ranked in the 74th percentile by match rating — above the cohort median, and 56th of 77 for goals scored.
15 league seasons (2006–2021) across 10 clubs made up his recorded career. His ratings range from 6.72 (2021/2022) up to 7.16 in 2018/2019, Ligue 1. His final two rated seasons averaged 0.16 below his earlier career level.
By competition, the recorded league record breaks down across 2 domestic leagues: Ligue 1 (214 appearances, 42 goals) and Premier League (84 appearances, 13 goals). He reached 25 league appearances in 7 of those 15 campaigns. Three straight seasons stand out for volume — 2007/2008–2009/2010, 92 league games, 31 a year.