Josh Ruffels
England
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Josh Ruffels 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Josh Ruffels has appeared in 4 League Two matches this season, totalling 315 minutes at an average rating of 6.40. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 4 | 315 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.40 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7.12 |
| Total | 6 | 525 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 6.64 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.30 | 28 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 70 |
| Shot accuracy | 100.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 41 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 37 |
Josh Ruffels has taken 1 shots with 1 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 315 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 28th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Josh Ruffels has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Josh Ruffels has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 41st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 115 | 32.90 | 37 |
| Accurate passes | 66 | 18.90 | 19 |
| Pass accuracy | 57.0% | n/a | 2 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.57 | 7 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Josh Ruffels has completed 66 of 115 passes at 57% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 37th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 22 |
| Duels won | 18 | 5.14 | 41 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 3.14 | 51 |
| Touches | 190 | 54.30 | 29 |
| Possession lost | 66 | 18.86 | 79 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.29 | 18 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.57 | 73 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Josh Ruffels completes 0 dribbles and wins 18 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 1.71 | 57 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 2.57 | 98 |
| Clearances | 27 | 7.71 | 79 |
| 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 | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Josh Ruffels makes 6 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 27 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 53 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 57th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.57 | 32 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | 0.86 | 18 |
| 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 |
Josh Ruffels has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League TwoMainly left center back (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Josh Ruffels previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 28 | 2,329 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 42 | 6.77 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 235 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6.68 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 22 | 1,423 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 31 | 6.92 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7.55 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 11 | 780 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 19 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 33 | 2,576 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 32 | 6.92 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 8 | 175 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5.84 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 235 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Josh Ruffels
League Two 2026/2027 season
This season in the League Two, Josh Ruffels has featured across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 315 minutes. Josh Ruffels has attempted 1 shots with 1 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Josh Ruffels has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Josh Ruffels has registered 6 tackles (0 won), 9 interceptions, and 27 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 66 from 115 pass attempts, a 57% pass accuracy rate. Josh Ruffels has won 18 of 42 total duels.
Discipline
Josh Ruffels has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 1.
About Josh Ruffels
Josh Ruffels is a 32-year-old defender playing for Shrewsbury Town in the League Two, representing England. Josh Ruffels is left-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 23 October 1993.
Most recent appearance
Josh Ruffels's most recent match was away at Rochdale on August 8th. Shrewsbury Town lost 3-0. Josh Ruffels played 45 minutes with a match rating of 5.91.
Recent matches
- August 8th3-0 lossatRochdale(45 mins, rating 5.91)
- November 5th1-0 winvsSalford City(90 mins, rating 6.87)
- June 9th4-0 lossatFleetwood Town(90 mins, rating 6.74)
- September 6th1-3 lossvsBarnet(90 mins, rating 6.41)
- July 7th2-0 lossatTranmere Rovers(90 mins, rating 6.42)
Next fixture
Josh Ruffels and Shrewsbury Town are next in action on September 22nd against Fleetwood Town in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Fleetwood Town vs Shrewsbury Town match preview.
Teammates at Shrewsbury Town
Josh Ruffels currently plays alongside Isaac Lee, George Lloyd, Lino Sousa, Michael Heinz Golding, Byron Pendleton, Luca Hoole, Tom Sang, Tom Anderson, Joe Gbodé, Josh Ruffels, Will Brook, Isaac Fletcher, Isaac England, Sam Stubbs, Kian McMahon-Brown, Will Boyle, Jay Turner-Cooke, Arkell Jude-Boyd, Will Gray, Josh Davison, Jack Price, Kevin Berkoe and Sam Proctor at Shrewsbury Town.