Danny Finlayson
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Match-by-match stats
Danny Finlayson 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Danny Finlayson has appeared in 35 Premiership matches this season, totalling 3,099 minutes at an average rating of 6.74. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.03 | 31 |
| Shots | 14 | 0.40 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.20 | 56 |
| Shot accuracy | 43.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 24 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.06 | 61 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.12 | 17 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.15 | 53 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 32 |
| Key passes | 16 | 0.50 | 53 |
| Chances created | 12 | 0.35 | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 15 |
Danny Finlayson has taken 14 shots with 6 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 221 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 24th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Danny Finlayson has 1 assist and 16 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 258 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1529 | 44.40 | 61 |
| Accurate passes | 1185 | 34.40 | 58 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Long balls won | 72 | 2.09 | 44 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Accurate crosses | 12 | 0.35 | 57 |
| Backward passes | 175 | 5.08 | 51 |
| Passes (final third) | 262 | 7.61 | 74 |
Danny Finlayson has completed 1185 of 1529 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 12 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 61st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.26 | 38 |
| Dribble attempts | 15 | 0.44 | 40 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 61 |
| Duels won | 239 | 6.94 | 88 |
| Aerials won | 144 | 4.18 | 88 |
| Touches | 2222 | 64.50 | 60 |
| Possession lost | 455 | 13.21 | 58 |
| Dribbled past | 26 | 0.76 | 74 |
| Fouls won | 35 | 1.02 | 71 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.20 | 27 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 0.44 | 29 |
Danny Finlayson completes 9 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 239 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 55 | 1.60 | 51 |
| Tackles won | 29 | 0.84 | 38 |
| Interceptions | 42 | 1.22 | 66 |
| Clearances | 174 | 5.05 | 55 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 121 | 3.51 | 46 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 9 | 0.26 | 56 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.06 | 73 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.03 | 75 |
Danny Finlayson makes 55 tackles and 42 interceptions , adding 174 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 51st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 23 | 0.67 | 25 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.23 | 64 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Fouls per card | 2.88 | n/a | 21 |
| Foul involvements | 58 | 1.68 | 42 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Danny Finlayson has committed 23 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.9 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly right center back (11 appearances), also at right back (10) and right wing back (6).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Danny Finlayson previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership Play-Offs | 4 | 189 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 3 | 268 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Champions League | 4 | 337 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Europa League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Europa Conference League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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Premiership 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premiership, Danny Finlayson has scored 1 assist across 35 appearances (35 starts), totalling 3099 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Danny Finlayson has attempted 14 shots with 6 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Danny Finlayson has created 12 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 9 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (60% success rate). Danny Finlayson has contributed 16 key passes and 47 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Danny Finlayson has registered 55 tackles (29 won), 42 interceptions, and 174 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1185 from 1529 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Danny Finlayson has won 239 of 399 total duels.
Discipline
Danny Finlayson has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 23 fouls and winning 35.
About Danny Finlayson
Danny Finlayson is a 25-year-old defender playing for St. Johnstone in the Premiership, representing Scotland. Danny Finlayson is right-footed. Born on 19 January 2001.
Most recent appearance
Danny Finlayson's most recent match was away at Dundee United on December 16th. St. Johnstone drew 0-0. Danny Finlayson played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.2.
Recent matches
- December 16th0-0 drawatDundee United(90 mins, rating 7.2)
- March 15th3-0 lossatDundee(90 mins, rating 6.03)
- November 3rd2-2 drawvsAberdeen(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.59)
- November 13th0-2 winatSt. Mirren(77 mins, rating 6.75)
- July 16th3-2 lossatDundee United(90 mins, rating 6.58)
Next fixture
Danny Finlayson and St. Johnstone are next in action on October 22nd against Kilmarnock in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the St. Johnstone vs Kilmarnock match preview.
Teammates at St. Johnstone
Danny Finlayson currently plays alongside R. Paton, Ross Sinclair, Morgan Boyes, T. Steven, Macaulay Tait, Kyle Thomson, Toby Steward, Zach Mitchell, Kai Fotheringham, Josh Fowler, Reece McAlear, Louis Lloyd, C. Diabate, Jack Baird, J. Holt, Matthew Foulds, Sam Stanton, Jamie Gullan, Danny Finlayson, Logan Chalmers, Unax Álvarez, B. Mikulić, Matty Todd, Liam Smith and C. Hepburn at St. Johnstone.