Arley Kay
England
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A. Kay
BarnsleyDefenderArley Kay 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Arley Kay has appeared in 7 League One matches this season, totalling 630 minutes at an average rating of 6.72. 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 | 7 | 630 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 6.72 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 300 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 7.03 |
| Total | 10 | 930 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 35 | 6.81 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.14 | 67 |
| Shots | 7 | 1.00 | 79 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 43 |
| Shot accuracy | 14.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 36 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.57 | 81 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.29 | 73 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.14 | 91 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 85 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.60 | 59 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.43 | 49 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.14 | 68 |
Arley Kay has taken 7 shots with 1 on target (14% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 90 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 79th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Arley Kay has 1 assist and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 210 minutes. Arley Kay has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 85th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 287 | 41.00 | 53 |
| Accurate passes | 177 | 25.30 | 32 |
| Pass accuracy | 62.0% | n/a | 5 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 2.57 | 66 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Backward passes | 36 | 5.14 | 57 |
| Passes (final third) | 75 | 10.71 | 90 |
Arley Kay has completed 177 of 287 passes at 62% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 53rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 1.00 | 93 |
| Dribble attempts | 13 | 1.86 | 93 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 61 |
| Duels won | 54 | 7.71 | 92 |
| Aerials won | 16 | 2.29 | 38 |
| Touches | 531 | 75.90 | 83 |
| Possession lost | 165 | 23.57 | 100 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 1.71 | 98 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 1.14 | 72 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 1.14 | 91 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0.14 | 69 |
Arley Kay completes 7 dribbles at a 54% success rate and wins 54 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (38th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 23 | 3.29 | 97 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 1.86 | 92 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 1.86 | 88 |
| Clearances | 32 | 4.57 | 40 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 31 | 4.43 | 83 |
| 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 | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Arley Kay makes 23 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 32 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 27 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 97th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 1.43 | 79 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.29 | 76 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 72 |
| Foul involvements | 18 | 2.57 | 79 |
| 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 |
Arley Kay has committed 10 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly left back (6 appearances), also at right back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Arley Kay previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Arley Kay
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Arley Kay has scored 1 assist across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 630 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Arley Kay has attempted 7 shots with 1 on target, a 14% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.06 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Arley Kay has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (54% success rate). Arley Kay has contributed 4 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Arley Kay has registered 23 tackles (13 won), 13 interceptions, and 32 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 177 from 287 pass attempts, a 62% pass accuracy rate. Arley Kay has won 54 of 109 total duels.
Discipline
Arley Kay has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 8.
About Arley Kay
Arley Kay is a 18-year-old defender playing for Barnsley in the League One, representing England. and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 15 February 2008.
Most recent appearance
Arley Kay's most recent match was away at Leicester City on January 21st. Barnsley drew 1-1. Arley Kay played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 shot, 2 key passs, 5 tackles with a match rating of 8.15.
Recent matches
- January 21st1-1 drawvsLeicester City(90 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 8.15)
- November 25th3-3 drawatPeterborough United(120 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.14)
- March 5th3-0 lossatPlymouth Argyle(90 mins, rating 5.89)
- January 4th1-5 lossvsStevenage(90 mins, rating 5.67)
- May 4th2-1 winvsBlackpool(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.95)
Next fixture
Arley Kay and Barnsley are next in action on September 3rd against Milton Keynes Dons in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Barnsley vs Milton Keynes Dons match preview.
Teammates at Barnsley
Arley Kay currently plays alongside L. Alker, Sam Gale, Makenzie Kirk, Kieren Flavell, Ziyad Larkeche, Connor O'Riordan, Cameron McGeehan, Clayton Taylor, Arley Kay, Cieran Slicker, Jubril Okedina, Leo Farrell, Rogan Ravenhill, Vimal Yoganathan, Tyrese Noslin, Georgie Gent, Luca Connell, Jonathan Bland, Fábio Jaló, Patrick Kelly, Isaac Smith, Ben Hamed Touré, Amani Richards, Reyes Cleary and Jack Shepherd at Barnsley.