James Tavernier stats
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J. Tavernier
Maccabi Tel AvivDefenderBefore the next match
Maccabi Tel Aviv v Hapoel Haifa, Saturday
What Hapoel Haifa allow right backs
Position stats16 appearances at RB against Hapoel Haifa in their last 20 matches; league average from the Ligat ha'Al.
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Odds OutliersJames Tavernier 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, James Tavernier has appeared in 5 Ligat ha'Al matches this season, totalling 415 minutes at an average rating of 7.19. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligat ha'Al defenders.
Attacking stats
James Tavernier has taken 7 shots with 3 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 59 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 99th percentile for shot volume among defenders. James Tavernier has 0 assists and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 83 minutes. James Tavernier has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 38th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
James Tavernier has completed 228 of 276 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 71st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
James Tavernier completes 1 dribbles and wins 24 duels .
Defending stats
James Tavernier makes 8 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 52 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 70th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
James Tavernier has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Ligat ha'AlMainly right back (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Maccabi Tel Aviv squad
E. Sokler
27 yrs#9
S. Jehezkel
31 yrs#11
E. Madmon22 yrs#19
H. Varela
24 yrs#29
H. Layous25 yrs#33
O. Davida25 yrs#77
I. Nicolaescu
28 yrs#98
G. Kanichowsky29 yrs#16
K. Belic
25 yrs#17
D. Glazer30 yrs#18
I. Sissokho
24 yrs#28
I. Noy25 yrs#30
I. Shahar25 yrs#36
D. Peretz31 yrs#42
R. Magor19 yrs#53I. Ben Simon17 yrs#60
34 yrs
29 yrs
24 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 34 | 2,362 | 8 | 4 | 71 | 58 | 6.93 |
 Europa League | 7 | 614 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 7.08 |
 Champions League | 6 | 384 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6.53 |
Premiership
Champions League2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 33 | 2,789 | 4 | 8 | 78 | 61 | 7.65 |
| Europa League | 12 | 940 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 25 | 7.44 |
| Champions League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 38 | 3,411 | 17 | 10 | 113 | 74 | 8.12 |
| Europa League | 8 | 720 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 23 | 7.09 |
| Champions League | 4 | 360 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 7.57 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 38 | 3,357 | 16 | 9 | 109 | 76 | 7.77 |
| Champions League | 10 | 848 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 5.45 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 35 | 3,126 | 9 | 13 | 114 | 66 | 7.93 |
| Europa League | 15 | 1,410 | 7 | 3 | 21 | 23 | 7.09 |
| Champions League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About James Tavernier
Ligat ha'Al 2026/2027 season
This season in the Ligat ha'Al, James Tavernier has scored 1 goal across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 415 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. James Tavernier has attempted 7 shots with 3 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, James Tavernier has created 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 0 attempts (0% success rate). James Tavernier has contributed 5 key passes and 24 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, James Tavernier has registered 8 tackles (6 won), 6 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 228 from 276 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. James Tavernier has won 24 of 38 total duels.
Discipline
James Tavernier has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 5.
About James Tavernier
James Tavernier is a 34-year-old defender playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Ligat ha'Al, representing England. James Tavernier is right-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 31 October 1991.
Most recent appearance
James Tavernier's most recent match was away at Beitar Jerusalem on November 17th. Maccabi Tel Aviv drew 0-0. James Tavernier played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.14.
Recent matches
- November 17th0-0 drawatBeitar Jerusalem(90 mins, rating 7.14)
- February 14th0-0 drawvsBnei Sakhnin(90 mins, rating 8.46)
- September 7th1-2 winatMaccabi Netanya(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.29)
- January 19th4-1 winvsHapoel Tel Aviv(76 mins, rating 6.52)
- November 20th1-4 winatHapoel Be'er Sheva(69 mins, rating 6.52)
Next fixture
James Tavernier and Maccabi Tel Aviv are next in action on February 9th against Maccabi Haifa in the Ligat ha'Al. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv match preview.
Teammates at Maccabi Tel Aviv
James Tavernier currently plays alongside Shalev Saadya, Elad Madmon, Roei Magor, Idan Trau, Ilay Ben Simon, Denny Gropper, Itay Ben Hemo, Kristijan Belic, Hisham Layous, Ofek Melika, Roi Mishpati, Shahar Rosen, Tyrese Asante, Hélio Varela, Ion Nicolaescu, Gabi Kanichowsky, Issouf Sissokho, Mohamed Camara, Raz Shlomo, Noam Ben Harush, Itamar Noy, James Tavernier, Dor Peretz, Dan Glazer, Sagiv Jehezkel, Osher Davida, Ido Shahar and Ester Sokler at Maccabi Tel Aviv.