George Byers
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George Byers 2024/2025 season stats
As a defensive midfielder, George Byers has appeared in 23 League Two matches this season, totalling 1,337 minutes at an average rating of 6.52. 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 | 2 | 0.10 | 54 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.20 | 56 |
| Shots | 21 | 1.40 | 59 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.30 | 40 |
| Shot accuracy | 24.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 66 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.40 | n/a | 81 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.07 | 58 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.61 | 73 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.54 | 65 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 62 |
| Key passes | 15 | 1.00 | 54 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.54 | 36 |
| Big chances created | 8 | 0.54 | 98 |
George Byers has taken 21 shots with 5 on target (24% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 64 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 59th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. George Byers has 1 assist and 15 key passes , creating 8 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 167 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 62nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 686 | 46.20 | 85 |
| Accurate passes | 560 | 37.70 | 87 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Long balls won | 30 | 2.02 | 74 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.07 | 99 |
| Accurate crosses | 14 | 0.94 | 85 |
| Backward passes | 76 | 5.12 | 38 |
| Passes (final third) | 87 | 5.86 | 74 |
George Byers has completed 560 of 686 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 14 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 85th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 0.67 | 51 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 0.94 | 28 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 94 |
| Duels won | 112 | 7.54 | 92 |
| Aerials won | 33 | 2.22 | 76 |
| Touches | 955 | 64.30 | 84 |
| Possession lost | 151 | 10.16 | 22 |
| Dribbled past | 21 | 1.41 | 93 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 1.01 | 39 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 1.01 | 46 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0.13 | 59 |
George Byers completes 10 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 112 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 55 | 3.70 | 98 |
| Tackles won | 17 | 1.14 | 63 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 0.74 | 53 |
| Clearances | 28 | 1.88 | 74 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 65 | 4.38 | 68 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.13 | 98 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 46 |
George Byers makes 55 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 28 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 24 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 98th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 19 | 1.28 | 56 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.13 | 37 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Fouls per card | 9.50 | n/a | 82 |
| Foul involvements | 34 | 2.29 | 38 |
| 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 | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
George Byers has committed 19 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9.5 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly defensive midfielder (4 appearances), also at central midfielder (3) and left central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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George Byers previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 20 | 1,357 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 41 | 6.58 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 248 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6.96 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 22 | 1,385 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 28 | 6.94 |
| League One | 16 | 1,169 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 30 | 7.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 24 | 1,589 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 67 | 7.19 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 139 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4.73 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 24 | 1,900 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 50 | 7.20 |
About George Byers
League Two 2024/2025 season
This season in the League Two, George Byers has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 23 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1337 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. George Byers has attempted 21 shots with 5 on target, a 24% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, George Byers has created 8 chances including 8 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 10 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (71% success rate). George Byers has contributed 15 key passes and 33 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, George Byers has registered 55 tackles (17 won), 11 interceptions, and 28 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 560 from 686 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. George Byers has won 112 of 193 total duels.
Discipline
George Byers has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 19 fouls and winning 15.
About George Byers
George Byers is a 30-year-old midfielder playing for Port Vale in the League Two, representing England. George Byers is right-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 29 May 1996.
Most recent appearance
George Byers's most recent match was away at Lincoln City on January 14th. Port Vale lost 0-2. George Byers played 33 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.82.
Recent matches
- January 14th0-2 lossvsLincoln City(33 mins, rating 6.82)
- August 16th1-2 winatStockport County(1 mins, rating 0)
- September 1st3-0 lossatMansfield Town(14 mins, rating 6.63)
- April 12th1-0 winvsFleetwood Town(90 mins, rating 7.02)
- November 11th5-1 winvsBlackpool(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.9)
Next fixture
George Byers 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
George Byers 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.