James Wilson
Scotland
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James Wilson 2026/2027 season stats
As a striker, James Wilson has appeared in 3 Premiership matches this season, totalling 135 minutes at an average rating of 7.00. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 3 | 135 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.00 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 108 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.76 |
| Total | 5 | 243 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.90 |
PremiershipAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1.30 | 96 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 1.33 | 89 |
| Shots | 2 | 1.30 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 1.30 | 75 |
| Shot accuracy | 100.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Shot conversion | 100.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 96 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 2 | 1.30 | 50 |
| Chances created | 2 | 1.33 | 61 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 21 |
James Wilson has taken 2 shots with 2 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 68 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.7 expected goals (xG), 0.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 14th percentile for shot volume among attackers. James Wilson has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 68 minutes. James Wilson has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 14 | 9.30 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 13 | 8.70 | 25 |
| Pass accuracy | 93.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.67 | 82 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.67 | 82 |
| Backward passes | 5 | 3.33 | 11 |
| Passes (final third) | 1 | 0.67 | 11 |
James Wilson has completed 13 of 14 passes at 93% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 4th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Duels won | 1 | 0.67 | 4 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.67 | 39 |
| Touches | 20 | 13.30 | 4 |
| Possession lost | 2 | 1.33 | 4 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 1.33 | 96 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
James Wilson completes 0 dribbles and wins 1 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (39th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Clearances | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 2 | 1.33 | 18 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
James Wilson makes 0 tackles and 0 interceptions . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 11th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Foul involvements | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| 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 |
James Wilson has committed 0 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
PremiershipMainly striker (1 appearance), also at right striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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James Wilson previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 6 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.27 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 24 | 1,281 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 6.64 |
| Europa Conference League | 3 | 122 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.66 |
About James Wilson
Premiership 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premiership, James Wilson has scored 2 goals across 3 appearances (2 starts), totalling 135 minutes. That works out to 1.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. James Wilson has attempted 2 shots with 2 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.72 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, James Wilson has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. James Wilson has contributed 2 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, James Wilson has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 0 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 13 from 14 pass attempts, a 93% pass accuracy rate. James Wilson has won 1 of 8 total duels.
Discipline
James Wilson has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 0.
About James Wilson
James Wilson is a 19-year-old forward playing for Hearts in the Premiership, representing Scotland. James Wilson is right-footed and wears the number 21 shirt. Born on 6 March 2007.
Most recent appearance
James Wilson's most recent match was away at Hibernian on January 29th. Hearts won 1-3. James Wilson played 72 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 shot, 2 key passs with a match rating of 7.38.
Recent matches
Next fixture
James Wilson and Hearts are next in action on October 1st against Dundee in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Hearts vs Dundee match preview.
Teammates at Hearts
James Wilson currently plays alongside Amadou Ba-Sy, Tom Renaud, James Wilson, Blair Spittal, Malachi Fagan-Walcott, Jamie McCart, Yan Dhanda, Harry Milne, Jerome Williams, Rogers Mato, Sabah Kerjota, Cláudio Braga, Tómas Bent Magnússon, Zander Clark, Josh McPake, Finlay Pollock, Pierre Landry Kaboré, Ryan Fulton, Craig Halkett, Christian Borchgrevink, Stephen Kingsley, Stuart Findlay, Jordi Altena, Severin Sabri Guendouz, Kieran Wright, Aron Benjaminsen, Ageu, Beau Reus, Leart Kabashi, Calvin Miller, Oisin McEntee, Elton Kabangu and Laurent Mendy at Hearts.