Craig Halkett
Scotland
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Craig Halkett 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Craig Halkett has appeared in 30 Premiership matches this season, totalling 2,536 minutes at an average rating of 7.10. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.14 | 67 |
| Shots | 19 | 0.70 | 70 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.20 | 56 |
| Shot accuracy | 37.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Shot conversion | 21.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.57 | n/a | 90 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.25 | 44 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.18 | 63 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 8 | 0.30 | 31 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.28 | 40 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 15 |
Craig Halkett has taken 19 shots with 7 on target (37% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 133 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.9 expected goals (xG), 2.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 70th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Craig Halkett has 0 assists and 8 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 317 minutes. Craig Halkett has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1329 | 47.20 | 69 |
| Accurate passes | 1119 | 39.70 | 70 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Long balls won | 103 | 3.66 | 89 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Backward passes | 64 | 2.27 | 5 |
| Passes (final third) | 142 | 5.04 | 29 |
Craig Halkett has completed 1119 of 1329 passes at 84% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 69th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.07 | 15 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.21 | 22 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 21 |
| Duels won | 212 | 7.52 | 91 |
| Aerials won | 164 | 5.82 | 98 |
| Touches | 1773 | 62.90 | 52 |
| Possession lost | 244 | 8.66 | 16 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.28 | 23 |
| Fouls won | 17 | 0.60 | 34 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.21 | 31 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 0.35 | 18 |
Craig Halkett completes 2 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 212 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 32 | 1.14 | 23 |
| Tackles won | 23 | 0.82 | 33 |
| Interceptions | 39 | 1.38 | 78 |
| Clearances | 230 | 8.16 | 93 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 82 | 2.91 | 20 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 12 | 0.43 | 77 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 63 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 36 |
Craig Halkett makes 32 tackles and 39 interceptions , adding 230 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 79 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 23rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 33 | 1.17 | 71 |
| Yellow cards | 9 | 0.32 | 87 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.04 | 89 |
| Fouls per card | 3.30 | n/a | 29 |
| Foul involvements | 50 | 1.77 | 52 |
| 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 |
Craig Halkett has committed 33 fouls and received 9 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 3.3 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly right center back (23 appearances), also at center back (7).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Craig Halkett previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 17 | 1,179 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 6.89 |
 Europa Conference League | 1 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.00 |
Premiership| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 9 | 368 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4.69 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 6 | 378 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 28 | 2,342 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 30 | 7.28 |
About Craig Halkett
Premiership 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premiership, Craig Halkett has scored 4 goals across 30 appearances (30 starts), totalling 2536 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Craig Halkett has attempted 19 shots with 7 on target, a 37% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.85 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Craig Halkett has created 8 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (33% success rate). Craig Halkett has contributed 8 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Craig Halkett has registered 32 tackles (23 won), 39 interceptions, and 230 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1119 from 1329 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Craig Halkett has won 212 of 333 total duels.
Discipline
Craig Halkett has received 9 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 33 fouls and winning 17.
About Craig Halkett
Craig Halkett is a 31-year-old defender playing for Hearts in the Premiership, representing Scotland. Craig Halkett is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 29 May 1995.
Most recent appearance
Craig Halkett's most recent match was away at Motherwell on October 9th. Hearts drew 1-1. Craig Halkett played 63 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.46.
Recent matches
- October 9th1-1 drawatMotherwell(63 mins, rating 6.46)
- October 18th2-1 winvsRangers(90 mins, rating 7.21)
- October 11th1-2 winatHibernian(90 mins, rating 7.25)
- July 16th3-1 winvsMotherwell(90 mins, rating 6.86)
- December 30th2-2 drawatLivingston(90 mins, rating 6.74)
Next fixture
Craig Halkett 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
Craig Halkett currently plays alongside Amadou Ba-Sy, Tom Renaud, Blair Spittal, James Wilson, Malachi Fagan-Walcott, Jerome Williams, Jamie McCart, Yan Dhanda, Harry Milne, 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.