Sam Clucas
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Sam Clucas 2025/2026 season stats
As a left wing back, Sam Clucas has appeared in 34 League Two matches this season, totalling 2,729 minutes at an average rating of 6.84. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 34 | 2,729 | 2 | 5 | 43 | 72 | 6.84 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 223 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 6.90 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5.88 |
| Total | 38 | 3,021 | 2 | 5 | 50 | 77 | 6.82 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.23 | 86 |
| Shots | 38 | 1.30 | 91 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.20 | 53 |
| Shot accuracy | 18.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Shot conversion | 5.0% | n/a | 49 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.29 | n/a | 63 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.07 | 58 |
| Shots off target | 13 | 0.43 | 78 |
| Shots blocked | 18 | 0.59 | 95 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 5 | 0.20 | 93 |
| Key passes | 43 | 1.40 | 92 |
| Chances created | 40 | 1.32 | 95 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.16 | 73 |
Sam Clucas has taken 38 shots with 7 on target (18% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 72 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 91st percentile for shot volume among defenders. Sam Clucas has 5 assists and 43 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 68 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 93rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1017 | 33.50 | 51 |
| Accurate passes | 706 | 23.30 | 53 |
| Pass accuracy | 69.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Long balls won | 62 | 2.04 | 44 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 43 | 1.42 | 92 |
| Backward passes | 165 | 5.44 | 77 |
| Passes (final third) | 262 | 8.64 | 73 |
Sam Clucas has completed 706 of 1017 passes at 69% accuracy , plus 43 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 51st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 13 | 0.43 | 64 |
| Dribble attempts | 42 | 1.39 | 77 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 15 |
| Duels won | 162 | 5.34 | 35 |
| Aerials won | 62 | 2.04 | 30 |
| Touches | 1902 | 62.70 | 66 |
| Possession lost | 611 | 20.15 | 80 |
| Dribbled past | 27 | 0.89 | 92 |
| Fouls won | 18 | 0.59 | 24 |
| Dispossessed | 21 | 0.69 | 79 |
| Turnovers | 26 | 0.86 | 50 |
Sam Clucas completes 13 dribbles at a 31% success rate and wins 162 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (30th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 72 | 2.37 | 90 |
| Tackles won | 45 | 1.48 | 88 |
| Interceptions | 29 | 0.96 | 44 |
| Clearances | 84 | 2.77 | 14 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 139 | 4.58 | 92 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.07 | 18 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Sam Clucas makes 72 tackles and 29 interceptions , adding 84 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 38 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 90th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 21 | 0.69 | 24 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.13 | 37 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 5.25 | n/a | 57 |
| Foul involvements | 39 | 1.29 | 16 |
| 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 |
Sam Clucas has committed 21 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.3 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly left wing back (19 appearances), also at left central midfielder (6) and left back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Shrewsbury Town squad
26 yrs
24 yrs
Sam Clucas previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 8 | 229 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6.04 |
 Enterprise National League | 5 | 393 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 32 | 1,887 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 38 | 6.96 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 12 | 479 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 6.75 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.34 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 25 | 1,475 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 36 | 7.00 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 112 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7.55 |
About Sam Clucas
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Sam Clucas has scored 2 goals and 5 assists across 34 appearances (31 starts), totalling 2729 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Sam Clucas has attempted 38 shots with 7 on target, a 18% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sam Clucas has created 40 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 13 successful dribbles from 42 attempts (31% success rate). Sam Clucas has contributed 43 key passes and 163 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sam Clucas has registered 72 tackles (45 won), 29 interceptions, and 84 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 706 from 1017 pass attempts, a 69% pass accuracy rate. Sam Clucas has won 162 of 300 total duels.
Discipline
Sam Clucas has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 21 fouls and winning 18.
About Sam Clucas
Sam Clucas is a 35-year-old midfielder playing for Shrewsbury Town in the League Two, representing England. Sam Clucas is left-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 25 September 1990.
Most recent appearance
Sam Clucas's most recent match was away at Bromley on February 27th. Shrewsbury Town lost 2-1. Sam Clucas played 26 minutes, registering 2 key passs with a match rating of 6.75.
Recent matches
- February 27th2-1 lossatBromley(26 mins, rating 6.75)
- August 20th1-0 winvsTranmere Rovers(10 mins, rating 6.66)
- February 26th0-4 lossvsCrewe Alexandra(90 mins, rating 6.26)
- May 17th1-2 lossvsWalsall(60 mins, rating 6.36)
- April 1st1-2 winatSalford City(21 mins, rating 6.52)
Next fixture
Sam Clucas and Shrewsbury Town are next in action on May 7th against Salford City in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Salford City vs Shrewsbury Town match preview.
Teammates at Shrewsbury Town
Sam Clucas currently plays alongside Isaac Fletcher, A. Jude-Boyd, Luca Hoole, Ricardo Dinanga, Will Gray, Joseph Gbode, Jack Price, Isaac Lee, Josh Davison, Kevin Berkoe, Will Brook, Will Boyle, Josh Ruffels, Tom Sang, Sam Clucas, Isaac England, George Lloyd, Jay Turner-Cooke, Byron Pendleton, Tom Anderson, Callum Stewart, Sam Stubbs and Sam Proctor at Shrewsbury Town.