Ross Sykes
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Ross Sykes 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Ross Sykes has appeared in 32 Pro League matches this season, totalling 2,623 minutes at an average rating of 7.26. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 32 | 2,623 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 41 | 7.26 |
 Champions League | 6 | 384 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5.79 |
| Total | 38 | 3,007 | 6 | 1 | 22 | 51 | 7.03 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 0.20 | 95 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.21 | 83 |
| Shots | 57 | 2.00 | 97 |
| Shots on target | 25 | 0.90 | 98 |
| Shot accuracy | 44.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 52 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.07 | 65 |
| Shots off target | 25 | 0.86 | 99 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.24 | 69 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.07 | 88 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 28 |
| Key passes | 21 | 0.70 | 62 |
| Chances created | 16 | 0.55 | 62 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.10 | 56 |
Ross Sykes has taken 57 shots with 25 on target (44% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 46 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 97th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ross Sykes has 1 assist and 21 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 164 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1449 | 49.70 | 68 |
| Accurate passes | 1164 | 39.90 | 64 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 117 | 4.01 | 88 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.14 | 42 |
| Backward passes | 102 | 3.50 | 26 |
| Passes (final third) | 279 | 9.57 | 94 |
Ross Sykes has completed 1164 of 1449 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 68th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.24 | 33 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 0.31 | 23 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 87 |
| Duels won | 178 | 6.11 | 82 |
| Aerials won | 109 | 3.74 | 95 |
| Touches | 2077 | 71.30 | 72 |
| Possession lost | 386 | 13.24 | 59 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 0.38 | 24 |
| Fouls won | 23 | 0.79 | 55 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.24 | 28 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0.10 | 21 |
Ross Sykes completes 7 dribbles at a 78% success rate and wins 178 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 41 | 1.41 | 27 |
| Tackles won | 19 | 0.65 | 8 |
| Interceptions | 49 | 1.68 | 82 |
| Clearances | 162 | 5.56 | 71 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 105 | 3.60 | 41 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 6 | 0.21 | 83 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.10 | 81 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 37 |
Ross Sykes makes 41 tackles and 49 interceptions , adding 162 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 64 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 27th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 36 | 1.24 | 69 |
| Yellow cards | 9 | 0.31 | 85 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 31 |
| Foul involvements | 59 | 2.02 | 64 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Ross Sykes has committed 36 fouls and received 9 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly left center back (21 appearances), also at right center back (5) and center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Ross Sykes previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 23 | 1,171 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 23 | 6.20 |
 Europa League | 8 | 468 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 7.36 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 24 | 1,754 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 31 | 6.93 |
 Europa Conference League | 3 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4.59 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 20 | 1,130 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 6.66 |
| Europa League | 3 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.31 |
| Champions League | 2 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 39 | 3,452 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 62 | 7.38 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7.80 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Ross Sykes
Pro League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, Ross Sykes has scored 5 goals and 1 assist across 32 appearances (28 starts), totalling 2623 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Ross Sykes has attempted 57 shots with 25 on target, a 44% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ross Sykes has created 16 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (78% success rate). Ross Sykes has contributed 21 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ross Sykes has registered 41 tackles (19 won), 49 interceptions, and 162 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1164 from 1449 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Ross Sykes has won 178 of 267 total duels.
Discipline
Ross Sykes has received 9 yellow cards this season, committing 36 fouls and winning 23.
About Ross Sykes
Ross Sykes is a 27-year-old defender playing for Union Saint-Gilloise in the Pro League, representing England. Ross Sykes is right-footed and wears the number 26 shirt. Born on 26 March 1999.
Most recent appearance
Ross Sykes's most recent match was away at Anderlecht on July 21st. Union Saint-Gilloise won 5-1. Ross Sykes played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 2 shots, 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.9.
Recent matches
- July 21st5-1 winvsAnderlecht(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.9)
- May 22nd5-0 lossatClub Brugge(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.39)
- March 23rd3-0 winvsMechelen(90 mins, rating 7.21)
- July 30th2-1 lossatSint-Truiden(90 mins, rating 6.65)
- November 22nd1-3 winatAnderlecht(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.22)
Next fixture
Ross Sykes and Union Saint-Gilloise are next in action on December 16th against Club Brugge in the Super Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Club Brugge vs Union Saint-Gilloise match preview.
Teammates at Union Saint-Gilloise
Ross Sykes currently plays alongside Raul Florucz, Ousseynou Niang, Ondrej Kricfalusi, Promise David, Besfort Zeneli, Mamadou Thierno Barry, Darius Olaru, Cristian Makaté, Ivan Pavlić, Mohammed Fuseini, Mateo Biondic, Nikki Havenaar, Fedde Leysen, Ross Sykes, Kevin Rodríguez, Adem Zorgane, Nohim Chibani, Ilan Hurtevent, Marc Giger, Anouar Ait El Hadj, Louis Patris, Rob Schoofs, Kjell Scherpen, Vic Chambaere, Massiré Sylla, Kamiel Van De Perre, Anan Khalaili, Giorgi Kavlashvili, Kevin Mac Allister, Relebohile Mofokeng and Guilherme Smith at Union Saint-Gilloise.