Josko Gvardiol
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Josko Gvardiol 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Josko Gvardiol has appeared in 18 Premier League matches this season, totalling 1,374 minutes at an average rating of 6.99. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 18 | 1,374 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 6.99 |
 Champions League | 5 | 440 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7.33 |
| Total | 23 | 1,814 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 26 | 7.06 |
Premier League
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 82 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.26 | 94 |
| Shots | 17 | 1.10 | 93 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.40 | 92 |
| Shot accuracy | 35.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Shot conversion | 12.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 77 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.20 | 94 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.46 | 87 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.33 | 88 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.07 | 91 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.40 | 46 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.26 | 35 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.07 | 47 |
Josko Gvardiol has taken 17 shots with 6 on target (35% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 81 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 93rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Josko Gvardiol has 2 assists and 6 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 344 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 74th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1047 | 68.60 | 93 |
| Accurate passes | 936 | 61.30 | 92 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Long balls won | 39 | 2.55 | 80 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.07 | 36 |
| Backward passes | 72 | 4.72 | 44 |
| Passes (final third) | 141 | 9.24 | 92 |
Josko Gvardiol has completed 936 of 1047 passes at 89% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 93rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.13 | 23 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.39 | 38 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 17 |
| Duels won | 56 | 3.67 | 16 |
| Aerials won | 30 | 1.97 | 61 |
| Touches | 1249 | 81.80 | 88 |
| Possession lost | 135 | 8.84 | 38 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.07 | 1 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.46 | 31 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.26 | 42 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 0.72 | 56 |
Josko Gvardiol completes 2 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 56 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 18 | 1.18 | 18 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 0.85 | 35 |
| Interceptions | 15 | 0.98 | 47 |
| Clearances | 61 | 4.00 | 48 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 50 | 3.28 | 36 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 9 | 0.59 | 89 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.13 | 85 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 30 |
Josko Gvardiol makes 18 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 61 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 76 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 18th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 1.05 | 67 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.13 | 34 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 86 |
| Foul involvements | 23 | 1.51 | 47 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Josko Gvardiol has committed 16 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly left center back (14 appearances), also at left back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Josko Gvardiol previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 5 | 346 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7.13 |
 World Cup | 4 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4.70 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.84 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 37 | 3,279 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 59 | 7.35 |
| Champions League | 10 | 814 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 7.06 |
 UEFA Nations League | 8 | 736 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 7.18 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 270 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.33 |
 Community Shield | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 8 | 676 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7.13 |
 European Championship | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.48 |
| Friendly International | 3 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7.28 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 28 | 2,328 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 55 | 7.40 |
| Champions League | 6 | 570 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 7.60 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 7.13 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 30 | 2,169 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 24 | 7.10 |
| Champions League | 6 | 540 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7.16 |
 DFB Pokal | 5 | 295 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7.08 |
| UEFA Nations League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.09 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 29 | 2,413 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 47 | 7.26 |
 Europa League | 6 | 512 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 7.06 |
| Champions League | 6 | 333 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6.73 |
| DFB Pokal | 5 | 252 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7.10 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Championship | 4 | 371 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6.71 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC Qualification Europe | 4 | 360 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 7.62 |
About Josko Gvardiol
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Josko Gvardiol has scored 2 goals and 2 assists across 18 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1374 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Josko Gvardiol has attempted 17 shots with 6 on target, a 35% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Josko Gvardiol has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (33% success rate). Josko Gvardiol has contributed 6 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Josko Gvardiol has registered 18 tackles (13 won), 15 interceptions, and 61 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 936 from 1047 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Josko Gvardiol has won 56 of 104 total duels.
Discipline
Josko Gvardiol has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 7.
About Josko Gvardiol
Josko Gvardiol is a 24-year-old defender playing for Manchester City in the Premier League, representing Croatia. Josko Gvardiol is left-footed and wears the number 24 shirt. Born on 23 January 2002.
Most recent appearance
Josko Gvardiol's most recent match was away at Portugal on January 27th. Manchester City lost 2-1. Josko Gvardiol played 17 minutes with a match rating of 6.37.
Recent matches
Teammates at Manchester City
Josko Gvardiol currently plays alongside Nico O'Reilly, Josh Wilson-Esbrand, Jack Grealish, Claudio Echeverri, Juma Bah, James Trafford, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Rúben Dias, Rodri, Phil Foden, Max Alleyne, Marc Guéhi, Omar Marmoush, Tijjani Reijnders, Nico González, Matheus Nunes, Mateo Kovacic, Rayan Cherki, Josko Gvardiol, Erling Haaland, Abdukodir Khusanov, Jérémy Doku, Savinho, Marcus Bettinelli, Antoine Semenyo, Elliot Anderson, Rico Lewis, Issa Kaboré, Vitor Reis, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Jeremy Monga and Kalvin Phillips at Manchester City.