M. Craig
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M. Craig 2023/2024 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, M. Craig has appeared in 20 League Two matches this season, totalling 1,631 minutes at an average rating of 7.02. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 43 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.17 | 38 |
| Shots | 7 | 0.40 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 14.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 99 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.17 | 12 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.17 | 14 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 46 |
| Key passes | 11 | 0.60 | 17 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.11 | 41 |
M. Craig has taken 7 shots with 1 on target (14% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 233 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 6th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. M. Craig has 2 assists and 11 key passes , creating 2 big chances . His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 46th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 714 | 39.40 | 61 |
| Accurate passes | 559 | 30.80 | 59 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Long balls won | 38 | 2.10 | 63 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.06 | 87 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.17 | 30 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
M. Craig has completed 559 of 714 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 61st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.50 | 43 |
| Dribble attempts | 16 | 0.88 | 39 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 67 |
| Duels won | 105 | 5.79 | 68 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 0.72 | 19 |
| Touches | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Possession lost | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 0.61 | 37 |
| Fouls won | 30 | 1.66 | 83 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.28 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
M. Craig completes 9 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 105 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (19th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 52 | 2.87 | 91 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 19 | 1.05 | 61 |
| Clearances | 15 | 0.83 | 27 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| 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 | 50 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 44 |
M. Craig makes 52 tackles and 19 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 31 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 91st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 32 | 1.77 | 92 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.28 | 73 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Fouls per card | 6.40 | n/a | 67 |
| Foul involvements | 62 | 3.42 | 92 |
| 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 |
M. Craig has committed 32 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.4 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly right defensive midfielder (9 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (6) and left central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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M. Craig previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 18 | 1,017 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 30 | 6.11 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.53 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About M. Craig
League Two 2023/2024 season
This season in the League Two, M. Craig has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 20 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1631 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. M. Craig has attempted 7 shots with 1 on target, a 14% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, M. Craig has created 0 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (56% success rate). M. Craig has contributed 11 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, M. Craig has registered 52 tackles (0 won), 19 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 559 from 714 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. M. Craig has won 105 of 193 total duels.
Discipline
M. Craig has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 32 fouls and winning 30.
About M. Craig
M. Craig is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for Port Vale in the League Two, representing England.. Born on 16 April 2003.
Most recent appearance
M. Craig's most recent match was away at Birmingham City on January 3rd. Port Vale lost 4-0. M. Craig played 44 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.55.
Recent matches
- January 3rd4-0 lossatBirmingham City(44 mins, rating 6.55)
- May 14th3-3 drawatRotherham United(63 mins, rating 6.87)
- October 10th2-1 lossatHuddersfield Town(74 mins, rating 7.28)
- May 13th1-2 lossvsCharlton Athletic(65 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.75)
- August 21st1-2 lossvsWrexham(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
M. Craig and Port Vale are next in action on February 25th against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Port Vale match preview.
Teammates at Port Vale
M. Craig currently plays alongside Onel Lázaro Hernández Mayea, Max Watters, C. Humphreys, Jasper Moon, Jaheim Headley, Rhys Walters, J. Smith, Mo Faal, Ben Waine, Ben Garrity, George Byers, Jayden Stockley, Connor Hall, K. Dempsey, Rico Richards, Mason Terry, Jack Shorrock, Marko Maroši, George Hall, Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel, Liam Gordon, Ryan Croasdale, M. Craig, Kyle John and Oliver Lynch at Port Vale.