Ghana defender Marvin Senaya has established himself as one of the standout performers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, topping the tournament’s tackles-per-game rankings following a series of impressive displays for the Black Stars.
The AJ Auxerre full-back has been a key figure in Carlos Queiroz’s side, producing consistently strong defensive performances as Ghana progressed to the knockout stages in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
According to statistics from Sofascore, Senaya leads all players at the tournament with an average of 6.0 successful tackles per game, placing him ahead of several established international stars.
Top Tackles Per Game – World Cup 2026
1. Marvin Senaya (Ghana) – 6.0
2. Aurelien Tchouameni (France) – 5.0
3. Matias Galarza (Paraguay) – 5.0
4. Pedro Vite (Ecuador) – 4.7
5. Juan Caceres (Paraguay) – 4.5
6. Nathaniel Brown (Germany) – 4.3
Senaya’s impressive numbers are particularly noteworthy given the calibre of players behind him. The Ghanaian defender sits ahead of France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, a UEFA Champions League winner with Real Madrid and one of the world’s most highly-rated defensive midfielders.
The 25-year-old has played every minute of Ghana’s group-stage campaign, helping the Black Stars secure qualification for the Round of 32. He featured in the dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama, the hard-fought draw against England and the narrow 2-1 defeat to Croatia.
Since switching his international allegiance from Togo to Ghana earlier this year, Senaya has quickly become an integral part of the Black Stars setup. His ability to win duels, break up opposition attacks and recover possession has provided much-needed stability to Ghana’s backline throughout the tournament.
His performances have not only strengthened Ghana defensively but have also justified the faith shown in him by head coach Carlos Queiroz, who has relied heavily on the defender during the World Cup campaign.
With Ghana preparing for a difficult Round of 32 clash against Colombia, Senaya’s defensive qualities are expected to play a crucial role once again. The Black Stars will be hoping their tackle king can continue his excellent form as they seek to reach the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time since their historic run to the quarter-finals in 2010.