Limited data for this player
We do not cover this player's club or domestic league, so the stats here only include the continental and international competitions they have played in. Their domestic league matches may not be included.
James McClean
Republic of IrelandPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
J. McClean
James McClean 2025/2026 season stats
As a left wing back, James McClean has appeared in 16 Championship matches this season, totalling 910 minutes at an average rating of 6.38. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 16 | 910 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 31 | 6.38 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7.24 |
| Total | 18 | 1,120 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 35 | 6.48 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.20 | 83 |
| Shots | 11 | 1.10 | 90 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.30 | 82 |
| Shot accuracy | 27.0% | n/a | 56 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.30 | 99 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.59 | 94 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.20 | 61 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 92 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.90 | 72 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.79 | 76 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.10 | 59 |
James McClean has taken 11 shots with 3 on target (27% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 83 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 90th percentile for shot volume among defenders. James McClean has 2 assists and 9 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 114 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 92nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 279 | 27.60 | 10 |
| Accurate passes | 217 | 21.50 | 14 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Long balls won | 20 | 1.98 | 52 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Accurate crosses | 12 | 1.19 | 87 |
| Backward passes | 92 | 9.10 | 91 |
| Passes (final third) | 32 | 3.16 | 9 |
James McClean has completed 217 of 279 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 12 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 10th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.49 | 69 |
| Dribble attempts | 11 | 1.09 | 70 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 37 |
| Duels won | 53 | 5.24 | 54 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 0.99 | 14 |
| Touches | 552 | 54.60 | 25 |
| Possession lost | 143 | 14.14 | 55 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.59 | 67 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.69 | 47 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 0.79 | 84 |
| Turnovers | 22 | 2.18 | 96 |
James McClean completes 5 dribbles at a 45% success rate and wins 53 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (14th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 31 | 3.07 | 95 |
| Tackles won | 20 | 1.98 | 95 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 1.29 | 66 |
| Clearances | 33 | 3.26 | 30 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 45 | 4.45 | 83 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.10 | 85 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
James McClean makes 31 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 33 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 29 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 95th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 1.58 | 95 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.20 | 62 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 87 |
| Foul involvements | 23 | 2.27 | 82 |
| 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 |
James McClean has committed 16 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left wing back (8 appearances), also at left midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
James McClean previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 41 | 3,318 | 4 | 8 | 47 | 66 | 7.14 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 37 | 3,244 | 3 | 10 | 54 | 94 | 7.33 |
 FA Cup | 4 | 360 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 5 | 248 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 7.59 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 46 | 4,010 | 3 | 8 | 75 | 119 | 7.21 |
 UEFA Nations League | 5 | 301 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6.79 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 33 | 2,705 | 9 | 7 | 61 | 67 | 7.40 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 8 | 430 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 7.05 |
About James McClean
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, James McClean has created 8 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (45% success rate). James McClean has contributed 9 key passes and 44 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, James McClean has registered 31 tackles (20 won), 13 interceptions, and 33 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 217 from 279 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. James McClean has won 53 of 97 total duels.
Discipline
James McClean has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 7.
About James McClean
James McClean is a 37-year-old midfielder, representing Republic of Ireland. James McClean is left-footed and wears the number 16 shirt. Born on 22 April 1989.
Most recent appearance
James McClean's most recent match was away at CSKA Sofia on September 1st. They lost 3-2. James McClean played 7 minutes with a match rating of 6.5.
Recent matches
- October 11th1-2 lossvsCSKA Sofia(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 1st3-2 lossatCSKA Sofia(7 mins, rating 6.5)
- April 12th3-3 drawvsNottingham Forest(32 mins, rating 6.54)
- September 20th5-3 winvsSheffield United(0 mins)
- November 3rd2-1 lossatSwansea City(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.47)