James McClean stats
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J. McClean
Derry CityMidfielderJames 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.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2025/2026.
| 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
James McClean has taken 11 shots with 3 on target (27% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 83 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). 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. James McClean has set up 11 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 92nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
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
James McClean completes 5 dribbles at a 45% success rate and wins 53 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (14th percentile).
Defending stats
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
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
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2024/2025
| 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 |
2023/2024
| 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 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 5 | 248 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 7.59 |
2022/2023
| 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 | - |
2021/2022
| 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 |
2022
| 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
- January 31st1-0 lossatRijeka(0 mins, rating 0)
- 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)