Michael Craig
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Michael Craig 2025/2026 season stats
As a right back, Michael Craig has appeared in 27 League One matches this season, totalling 1,543 minutes at an average rating of 5.90. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One 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 One | 27 | 1,543 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 42 | 5.90 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.71 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.33 |
| Total | 30 | 1,782 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 48 | 5.97 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.12 | 67 |
| Shots | 7 | 0.40 | 29 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 34 |
| Shot accuracy | 14.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 24 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.17 | 31 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.17 | 52 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.30 | 27 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.23 | 33 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.12 | 63 |
Michael Craig has taken 7 shots with 1 on target (14% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 220 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 29th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Michael Craig has 2 assists and 6 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 386 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 75th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 690 | 40.20 | 58 |
| Accurate passes | 533 | 31.10 | 64 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Long balls won | 29 | 1.69 | 34 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.12 | 37 |
| Backward passes | 100 | 5.83 | 68 |
| Passes (final third) | 97 | 5.66 | 31 |
Michael Craig has completed 533 of 690 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 58th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.35 | 57 |
| Dribble attempts | 13 | 0.76 | 59 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 37 |
| Duels won | 89 | 5.19 | 29 |
| Aerials won | 25 | 1.46 | 19 |
| Touches | 1115 | 65.00 | 64 |
| Possession lost | 258 | 15.05 | 52 |
| Dribbled past | 15 | 0.87 | 90 |
| Fouls won | 16 | 0.93 | 55 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.35 | 47 |
| Turnovers | 26 | 1.52 | 78 |
Michael Craig completes 6 dribbles at a 46% success rate and wins 89 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (19th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 42 | 2.45 | 85 |
| Tackles won | 28 | 1.63 | 89 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 0.76 | 17 |
| Clearances | 46 | 2.68 | 15 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 63 | 3.67 | 61 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 6 | 0.35 | 57 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 33 |
Michael Craig makes 42 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 46 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 37 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 85th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 24 | 1.40 | 87 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.12 | 27 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 12.00 | n/a | 94 |
| Foul involvements | 40 | 2.33 | 76 |
| 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 |
Michael Craig has committed 24 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 12 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly right back (13 appearances), also at right wing back (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Similar players
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Michael Craig previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 29 | 2,478 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 70 | 7.01 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 28 | 1,449 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 35 | 6.45 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 192 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 7.29 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3.57 |
About Michael Craig
League One 2025/2026 season
This season in the League One, Michael Craig has scored 2 assists across 27 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1543 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Michael Craig has attempted 7 shots with 1 on target, a 14% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Michael Craig has created 4 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (46% success rate). Michael Craig has contributed 6 key passes and 19 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Michael Craig has registered 42 tackles (28 won), 13 interceptions, and 46 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 533 from 690 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Michael Craig has won 89 of 173 total duels.
Discipline
Michael Craig has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 24 fouls and winning 16.
About Michael Craig
Michael Craig is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for Leyton Orient in the League One, representing England. Michael Craig is right-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 16 April 2003.
Most recent appearance
Michael Craig's most recent match was away at Burton Albion on January 14th. Leyton Orient drew 2-2. Michael Craig played 68 minutes, registering 1 assist, 2 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.95.
Recent matches
- January 14th2-2 drawvsBurton Albion(68 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.95)
- November 13th1-0 lossatBlackpool(4 mins, rating 0)
- September 14th0-2 lossvsRotherham United(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 18th0-0 drawvsMansfield Town(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 3rd2-1 lossatLincoln City(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Michael Craig and Leyton Orient are next in action on May 7th against Oxford United in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Leyton Orient vs Oxford United match preview.
Teammates at Leyton Orient
Michael Craig currently plays alongside Tony Springett, Dylan Levitt, Rarmani Edmonds-Green, Sean Clare, Lemar Gordon, Killian Cahill, Charlie Wellens, Fin Stevens, Demetri Mitchell, Michael Craig, Phillip Chinedu, Ollie O'Neill, Aaron Connolly, W. Forrester, Dominic Ballard, Theodore Archibald, Noah Phillips, Idris El Mizouni, Nathan Baxter, Yusuf Akhamrich, Armando Dobra, Isaac Hayden, Tyreeq Bakinson, Dan Carter, James Morris and Zech Obiero at Leyton Orient.