Josh Ruffels
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Josh Ruffels 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Josh Ruffels has appeared in 28 League Two matches this season, totalling 2,329 minutes at an average rating of 6.77. 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 | 28 | 2,329 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 42 | 6.77 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 235 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6.68 |
| Total | 31 | 2,564 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 47 | 6.76 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.15 | 68 |
| Shots | 29 | 1.10 | 86 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 0.40 | 88 |
| Shot accuracy | 34.0% | n/a | 66 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 55 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.15 | 86 |
| Shots off target | 15 | 0.58 | 92 |
| Shots blocked | 11 | 0.43 | 89 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 73 |
| Key passes | 17 | 0.70 | 66 |
| Chances created | 14 | 0.54 | 68 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.08 | 51 |
Josh Ruffels has taken 29 shots with 10 on target (34% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 80 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 86th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Josh Ruffels has 2 assists and 17 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 166 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 936 | 36.20 | 62 |
| Accurate passes | 622 | 24.00 | 55 |
| Pass accuracy | 66.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Long balls won | 52 | 2.01 | 42 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.04 | 26 |
| Backward passes | 104 | 4.02 | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 176 | 6.80 | 49 |
Josh Ruffels has completed 622 of 936 passes at 66% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 62nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.19 | 35 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 0.39 | 40 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 51 |
| Duels won | 163 | 6.30 | 57 |
| Aerials won | 105 | 4.06 | 70 |
| Touches | 1426 | 55.10 | 39 |
| Possession lost | 412 | 15.92 | 53 |
| Dribbled past | 20 | 0.77 | 86 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 0.58 | 23 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.35 | 45 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 0.66 | 31 |
Josh Ruffels completes 5 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 163 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 42 | 1.62 | 51 |
| Tackles won | 26 | 1.00 | 53 |
| Interceptions | 32 | 1.24 | 74 |
| Clearances | 129 | 4.98 | 43 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 82 | 3.17 | 47 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.08 | 19 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Josh Ruffels makes 42 tackles and 32 interceptions , adding 129 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 55 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 51st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 0.85 | 47 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.08 | 16 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.04 | 95 |
| Fouls per card | 7.33 | n/a | 77 |
| Foul involvements | 37 | 1.43 | 24 |
| 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 22 fouls and received 2 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 7.3 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly left center back (14 appearances), also at left central midfielder (9) and left back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Similar players
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Shrewsbury Town squad
26 yrs
24 yrs
Josh Ruffels previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Josh Ruffels has scored 2 goals and 2 assists across 28 appearances (25 starts), totalling 2329 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Josh Ruffels has attempted 29 shots with 10 on target, a 34% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Josh Ruffels has created 14 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (50% success rate). Josh Ruffels has contributed 17 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Josh Ruffels has registered 42 tackles (26 won), 32 interceptions, and 129 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 622 from 936 pass attempts, a 66% pass accuracy rate. Josh Ruffels has won 163 of 310 total duels.
Discipline
Josh Ruffels has received 2 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 15.
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 25 shirt. Born on 23 October 1993.
Most recent appearance
Josh Ruffels's most recent match was away at Gillingham on January 14th. Shrewsbury Town lost 1-0. Josh Ruffels played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.99.
Recent matches
- January 14th1-0 lossatGillingham(90 mins, rating 6.99)
- November 13th2-2 drawvsFleetwood Town(34 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.08)
- September 14th0-0 drawatCrawley Town(90 mins, rating 6.92)
- July 16th1-0 winvsOldham Athletic(90 mins, rating 6.94)
- February 27th2-1 lossatBromley(90 mins, rating 6.53)
Next fixture
Josh Ruffels and Shrewsbury Town are next in action on May 7th against Salford City in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Salford City vs Shrewsbury Town match preview.
Teammates at Shrewsbury Town
Josh Ruffels currently plays alongside Isaac Fletcher, A. Jude-Boyd, Luca Hoole, Ricardo Dinanga, Will Gray, Joseph Gbode, Jack Price, Isaac Lee, Josh Davison, Kevin Berkoe, Will Brook, Will Boyle, Josh Ruffels, Tom Sang, Sam Clucas, Isaac England, George Lloyd, Jay Turner-Cooke, Byron Pendleton, Tom Anderson, Callum Stewart, Sam Stubbs and Sam Proctor at Shrewsbury Town.