Alfie Merritt
England
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Alfie Merritt 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Alfie Merritt has appeared in 4 League Two matches this season, totalling 171 minutes at an average rating of 6.19. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.53 | 97 |
| Shots | 5 | 2.60 | 99 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.50 | 90 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 41 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1.05 | 99 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 1.58 | 99 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.53 | 90 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.50 | 98 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.50 | 52 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.53 | 57 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.53 | 95 |
Alfie Merritt has taken 5 shots with 1 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 34 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 99th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Alfie Merritt has 1 assist and 1 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 171 minutes. Alfie Merritt has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 98th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 27 | 14.20 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 11 | 5.80 | 1 |
| Pass accuracy | 41.0% | n/a | 1 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.53 | 6 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.53 | 72 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Alfie Merritt has completed 11 of 27 passes at 41% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 1st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.53 | 60 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 22 |
| Duels won | 12 | 6.32 | 56 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 2.63 | 46 |
| Touches | 74 | 38.90 | 4 |
| Possession lost | 33 | 17.37 | 75 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 1.05 | 69 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.53 | 70 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Alfie Merritt completes 0 dribbles and wins 12 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 2.63 | 89 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 1.05 | 53 |
| Clearances | 9 | 4.74 | 49 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.53 | 99 |
Alfie Merritt makes 5 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 34 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 89th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 2.11 | 95 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1.05 | 99 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 57 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 3.16 | 96 |
| 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 |
Alfie Merritt has committed 4 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly left back (1 appearance), also at left winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Alfie Merritt previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Alfie Merritt
League Two 2026/2027 season
This season in the League Two, Alfie Merritt has scored 1 assist across 4 appearances (2 starts), totalling 171 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.5 assists per 90 minutes. Alfie Merritt has attempted 5 shots with 1 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Alfie Merritt has created 1 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Alfie Merritt has contributed 1 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Alfie Merritt has registered 5 tackles (0 won), 2 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 11 from 27 pass attempts, a 41% pass accuracy rate. Alfie Merritt has won 12 of 25 total duels.
Discipline
Alfie Merritt has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 2.
About Alfie Merritt
Alfie Merritt is a 18-year-old defender playing for Newport County in the League Two, representing England. Alfie Merritt is left-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 30 May 2008.
Most recent appearance
Alfie Merritt's most recent match was away at Salford City on August 8th. Newport County lost 2-1. Alfie Merritt played 84 minutes, registering 2 shots, 4 tackles with a match rating of 6.43.
Recent matches
- August 8th2-1 lossatSalford City(84 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.43)
- November 5th2-2 drawvsTranmere Rovers(46 mins, rating 6.4)
- May 25th5-3 lossatBristol Rovers(16 mins, 1 assist, rating 5.68)
- March 25th3-0 winvsRochdale(25 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.25)
- May 7th1-1 drawatAFC Wimbledon(14 mins, rating 6.26)
Next fixture
Alfie Merritt and Newport County are next in action on January 4th against Northampton Town in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Northampton Town vs Newport County match preview.
Teammates at Newport County
Alfie Merritt currently plays alongside Tom Davies, Tanatswa Nyakuhwa, Matty Jacob, Alfie Merritt, Shaquille Gwengwe, Kion Etete, Cole Jarvis, Joe Thomas, Jake Turner, Harri Pugh, Moses Alexander-Walker, Keenan Patten, Matt Dibley-Dias, Michael Adu-Poku, Matthew Smith, Jordan Wright, James Crole, Ciaran Brennan, Lee Jenkins, Gerard Garner, Cameron Evans, Shaun MacDonald, Harrison Biggins, Kyle Cameron, Cameron Norman, Dan Sassi, Christian Doidge, Yahya Bamba and Kieron Evans at Newport County.