Scotland
Match-by-match stats
C. Donovan
CelticDefender
C. Donovan vs St. Mirren
2 games playedColby Donovan's next match is on Sat 21 Nov at 15:00 against St. Mirren. See how Colby Donovan did in earlier matches against St. Mirren.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Nov 22, 2025 |
CELvSTM
Sat 21 Nov 15:00Sat 15:00Before the next match
Celtic v St. Mirren, Sat 21 NovWhat St. Mirren allow right backs
Position stats16 appearances at RB against St. Mirren in their last 20 matches; league average from the Premiership.
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Odds OutliersColby Donovan 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Colby Donovan has appeared in 13 Premiership matches this season, totalling 1,000 minutes at an average rating of 7.01. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 13 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 30 | 7.01 |
 Europa League | 4 | 276 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 6.71 |
 Champions League | 2 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 7.13 |
| Total | 19 | 1,433 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 48 | 6.96 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
Colby Donovan has taken 11 shots with 3 on target (27% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 91 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.6 expected goals (xG), 0.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 78th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Colby Donovan has 0 assists and 6 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 167 minutes. Colby Donovan has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.9 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Colby Donovan has completed 485 of 566 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 59th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Colby Donovan completes 7 dribbles at a 64% success rate and wins 64 duels .
Defending stats
Colby Donovan makes 30 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 34 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 33 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 93rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Colby Donovan has committed 11 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.8 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly right back (10 appearances), also at right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Celtic squad
Jota
27 yrs#7
K. Høgh
25 yrs#9
C. Durán
24 yrs#11
H. Yang
24 yrs#13
S. Tounekti
24 yrs#17
C. Osmand
21 yrs#19
H. Hassan
24 yrs#23
S. Mheuka
19 yrs#29
J. Forrest
35 yrs#49
B. Nygren
25 yrs#8
L. McCowan28 yrs#14
O. Sørensen24 yrs#18
A. Oxlade-Chamberlain33 yrs#21
M. Baur
22 yrs#22
J. van den Berg
19 yrs#35
C. McGregor33 yrs#42
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Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 14 | 619 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 6.29 |
| Europa League | 8 | 550 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 6.73 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 7 | 630 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1.09 |
About Colby Donovan
Premiership 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premiership, Colby Donovan has featured across 13 appearances (11 starts), totalling 1000 minutes. Colby Donovan has attempted 11 shots with 3 on target, a 27% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.63 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Colby Donovan has created 6 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (64% success rate). Colby Donovan has contributed 6 key passes and 36 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Colby Donovan has registered 30 tackles (21 won), 16 interceptions, and 34 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 485 from 566 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Colby Donovan has won 64 of 110 total duels.
Discipline
Colby Donovan has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 7.
About Colby Donovan
Colby Donovan is a 20-year-old defender playing for Celtic in the Premiership, representing Scotland. Colby Donovan is right-footed and wears the number 51 shirt. Born on 7 September 2006.
Most recent appearance
Colby Donovan's most recent match was at home against Kilmarnock on June 18th. Celtic won 1-0. Colby Donovan played 90 minutes, registering 3 shots, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.
Recent matches
- June 18th1-0 winvsKilmarnock(90 mins, rating 7)
- September 15th3-2 winvsBeşiktaş(29 mins, rating 6.72)
- December 15th2-0 lossatFalkirk(90 mins, rating 6.94)
- October 10th2-2 drawvsDundee United(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.4)
- September 5th1-2 winatHibernian(52 mins, rating 6.6)
Next fixture
Colby Donovan and Celtic are next in action on November 7th against Dundee United in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Dundee United vs Celtic match preview.
Teammates at Celtic
Colby Donovan currently plays alongside Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Liam Scales, Oliver Sørensen, Jota, Landon Emenalo, Anthony Ralston, Callum McGregor, Kasper Høgh, Dane Murray, Joël van den Berg, Auston Trusty, Luke McCowan, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Viljami Sinisalo, Sam Johnstone, Hyun-jun Yang, Haissem Hassan, Benjamin Nygren, Sebastian Tounekti, Ross Doohan, Mika Baur, Colby Donovan, Camilo Durán, Shumaira Mheuka, Jordan Lotomba, James Forrest, Callum Osmand, Alistair Johnston and Kieran Tierney at Celtic.