Imari Samuels
England
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Imari Samuels 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Imari Samuels has appeared in 33 Premiership matches this season, totalling 2,094 minutes at an average rating of 6.08. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.04 | 35 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.00 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 24 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.04 | 16 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 32 |
| Key passes | 8 | 0.30 | 31 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.26 | 37 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.09 | 53 |
Imari Samuels has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 2094 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 1st percentile for shot volume among defenders. Imari Samuels has 1 assist and 8 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 349 minutes. Imari Samuels has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 738 | 31.70 | 15 |
| Accurate passes | 565 | 24.30 | 19 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Long balls won | 28 | 1.20 | 14 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Accurate crosses | 13 | 0.56 | 71 |
| Backward passes | 148 | 6.36 | 63 |
| Passes (final third) | 116 | 4.99 | 27 |
Imari Samuels has completed 565 of 738 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 13 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 15th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 19 | 0.82 | 86 |
| Dribble attempts | 37 | 1.59 | 87 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 50 |
| Duels won | 92 | 3.95 | 21 |
| Aerials won | 17 | 0.73 | 6 |
| Touches | 1303 | 56.00 | 22 |
| Possession lost | 336 | 14.44 | 70 |
| Dribbled past | 16 | 0.69 | 69 |
| Fouls won | 24 | 1.03 | 73 |
| Dispossessed | 24 | 1.03 | 94 |
| Turnovers | 33 | 1.42 | 92 |
Imari Samuels completes 19 dribbles at a 51% success rate and wins 92 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (6th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 34 | 1.46 | 42 |
| Tackles won | 24 | 1.03 | 55 |
| Interceptions | 41 | 1.76 | 92 |
| Clearances | 75 | 3.22 | 25 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 96 | 4.13 | 69 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.04 | 11 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 63 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.04 | 80 |
Imari Samuels makes 34 tackles and 41 interceptions , adding 75 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 62 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 42nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 0.60 | 19 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.04 | 9 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Fouls per card | 14.00 | n/a | 97 |
| Foul involvements | 38 | 1.63 | 35 |
| 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 |
Imari Samuels has committed 14 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 14 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly left back (10 appearances), also at left wing back (10) and left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Imari Samuels previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 3 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.69 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.73 |
Premiership| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 4 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5.02 |
About Imari Samuels
Premiership 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premiership, Imari Samuels has scored 1 assist across 33 appearances (21 starts), totalling 2094 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Imari Samuels has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.07 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Imari Samuels has created 6 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 19 successful dribbles from 37 attempts (51% success rate). Imari Samuels has contributed 8 key passes and 54 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Imari Samuels has registered 34 tackles (24 won), 41 interceptions, and 75 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 565 from 738 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Imari Samuels has won 92 of 185 total duels.
Discipline
Imari Samuels has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 24.
About Imari Samuels
Imari Samuels is a 23-year-old defender playing for Dundee in the Premiership, representing England. Imari Samuels is left-footed and wears the number 12 shirt. Born on 5 February 2003.
Most recent appearance
Imari Samuels's most recent match was away at Aberdeen on December 27th. Dundee won 3-2. Imari Samuels played 87 minutes with a match rating of 6.02.
Recent matches
- May 4th1-1 drawvsSt. Johnstone(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 27th3-2 winvsAberdeen(87 mins, rating 6.02)
- December 16th3-1 lossatKilmarnock(90 mins, rating 5.77)
- March 15th3-0 winvsLivingston(22 mins, rating 6.83)
- January 14th1-0 winvsSt. Mirren(2 mins, rating 6.67)
Next fixture
Imari Samuels and Dundee are next in action on October 1st against Hearts in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Hearts vs Dundee match preview.
Teammates at Dundee
Imari Samuels currently plays alongside Owen Goodman, Callum Jones, Bobby Wales, Drey Wright, Ethan Hamilton, Joe Wright, Matai Akinmboni, Charlie Reilly, Simon Murray, Ryan Finnigan, Brad Halliday, Ashley Hay, Kieran O'Hara, Idris Odutayo, Imari Samuels, Owen Bevan, Jack Moorhouse, Finlay Robertson, Alan Forrest, Harry Sharp, Ryan Astley, Zan Besir, Joe Bevan, Joe Westley and Bradley Fink at Dundee.