Stephen Kingsley
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Stephen Kingsley 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Stephen Kingsley has appeared in 21 Premiership matches this season, totalling 1,396 minutes at an average rating of 6.93. 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 | 2 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.19 | 77 |
| Shots | 14 | 0.90 | 84 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.30 | 76 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 81 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.39 | 80 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.26 | 77 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 72 |
| Key passes | 23 | 1.50 | 89 |
| Chances created | 23 | 1.48 | 95 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.13 | 67 |
Stephen Kingsley has taken 14 shots with 4 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 100 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 84th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Stephen Kingsley has 1 assist and 23 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 61 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 72nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 600 | 38.70 | 43 |
| Accurate passes | 497 | 32.00 | 49 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 67 |
| Long balls won | 33 | 2.13 | 47 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Accurate crosses | 29 | 1.87 | 93 |
| Backward passes | 101 | 6.51 | 64 |
| Passes (final third) | 129 | 8.32 | 83 |
Stephen Kingsley has completed 497 of 600 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 29 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 43rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.13 | 24 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 0.45 | 42 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 18 |
| Duels won | 56 | 3.61 | 13 |
| Aerials won | 24 | 1.55 | 38 |
| Touches | 1010 | 65.10 | 66 |
| Possession lost | 233 | 15.02 | 74 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.52 | 55 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 0.64 | 35 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 0.71 | 84 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0.26 | 10 |
Stephen Kingsley completes 2 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 56 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (38th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 21 | 1.35 | 35 |
| Tackles won | 12 | 0.77 | 30 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 0.77 | 20 |
| Clearances | 53 | 3.42 | 30 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 48 | 3.09 | 25 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 4 | 0.26 | 56 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 36 |
Stephen Kingsley makes 21 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 53 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 66 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 35th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 0.32 | 5 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.06 | 13 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 56 |
| Foul involvements | 15 | 0.97 | 8 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Stephen Kingsley has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly left back (10 appearances), also at left wing back (4) and right back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Stephen Kingsley previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 9 | 634 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6.84 |
 Europa League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 174 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.25 |
Premiership| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 33 | 2,639 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 32 | 7.27 |
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 274 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.54 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 21 | 1,467 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 17 | 6.94 |
| Europa Conference League | 5 | 429 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7.02 |
| Europa League | 2 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 33 | 2,739 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 32 | 7.16 |
About Stephen Kingsley
Premiership 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premiership, Stephen Kingsley has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 21 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1396 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Stephen Kingsley has attempted 14 shots with 4 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Stephen Kingsley has created 23 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (29% success rate). Stephen Kingsley has contributed 23 key passes and 84 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Stephen Kingsley has registered 21 tackles (12 won), 12 interceptions, and 53 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 497 from 600 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Stephen Kingsley has won 56 of 96 total duels.
Discipline
Stephen Kingsley has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 10.
About Stephen Kingsley
Stephen Kingsley is a 31-year-old defender playing for Hearts in the Premiership, representing Scotland. Stephen Kingsley is left-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 23 July 1994.
Most recent appearance
Stephen Kingsley's most recent match was away at Celtic on January 30th. Hearts lost 3-1. Stephen Kingsley played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 shot, 3 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.04.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Stephen Kingsley and Hearts are next in action on July 31st against Sturm Graz in the Champions League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sturm Graz vs Hearts match preview.
Teammates at Hearts
Stephen Kingsley currently plays alongside Elton Kabangu, Jordi Altena, James Wilson, Tom Renaud, Amadou Ba-Sy, Stephen Kingsley, Blair Spittal, Ryan Fulton, Sabah Kerjota, Adam Forrester, Craig Halkett, Stuart Findlay, Ageu, Pierre Landry Kaboré, Finlay Pollock, Sabri Guendouz, Tómas Bent Magnússon, Sander Kartum, Alexander Schwolow, Harry Milne, Oisin McEntee, MJ Kamson-Kamara, Jamie McCart, Rogers Mato, Christian Borchgrevink, Cláudio Braga, Alexandros Kyziridis, Zander Clark, Josh McPake, Malachi Fagan-Walcott, Yan Dhanda, Calvin Miller and Beau Reus at Hearts.