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James Brown
Republic of IrelandMatch-by-match stats
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James Brown 2025/2026 season stats
As a right wing back, James Brown has appeared in 15 Premiership matches this season, totalling 1,204 minutes at an average rating of 6.76. 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 | 2 | 0.15 | 70 |
| Shots | 7 | 0.50 | 37 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 33 |
| Shot accuracy | 14.0% | n/a | 22 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 24 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.15 | 82 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.37 | 78 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.07 | 22 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 72 |
| Key passes | 7 | 0.50 | 53 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.52 | 64 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.15 | 73 |
James Brown has taken 7 shots with 1 on target (14% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 172 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 37th percentile for shot volume among defenders. James Brown has 2 assists and 7 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 172 minutes. James Brown has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 72nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 387 | 28.90 | 10 |
| Accurate passes | 293 | 21.90 | 12 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 1.57 | 27 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.07 | 95 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 0.52 | 67 |
| Backward passes | 92 | 6.88 | 70 |
| Passes (final third) | 81 | 6.05 | 46 |
James Brown has completed 293 of 387 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 10th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.60 | 72 |
| Dribble attempts | 19 | 1.42 | 82 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 31 |
| Duels won | 71 | 5.31 | 53 |
| Aerials won | 16 | 1.20 | 25 |
| Touches | 729 | 54.50 | 18 |
| Possession lost | 163 | 12.18 | 44 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 1.05 | 93 |
| Fouls won | 18 | 1.35 | 84 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.52 | 69 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 0.90 | 64 |
James Brown completes 8 dribbles at a 42% success rate and wins 71 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (25th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 31 | 2.32 | 81 |
| Tackles won | 16 | 1.20 | 65 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 0.90 | 34 |
| Clearances | 56 | 4.19 | 46 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 59 | 4.41 | 76 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.15 | 34 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 80 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.07 | 90 |
James Brown makes 31 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 56 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 39 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 81st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 1.12 | 63 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.15 | 42 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Fouls per card | 7.50 | n/a | 78 |
| Foul involvements | 33 | 2.47 | 84 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
James Brown has committed 15 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.5 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly right wing back (8 appearances), also at right back (4) and right midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
James Brown previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 26 | 1,653 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 30 | 6.42 |
Premiership| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 31 | 2,264 | 1 | 2 | 30 | 47 | 6.75 |
 Premiership Play-Offs | 2 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 33 | 2,449 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 39 | 6.39 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.98 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6.73 |
About James Brown
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, James Brown has created 7 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 8 successful dribbles from 19 attempts (42% success rate). James Brown has contributed 7 key passes and 34 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, James Brown has registered 31 tackles (16 won), 12 interceptions, and 56 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 293 from 387 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. James Brown has won 71 of 132 total duels.
Discipline
James Brown has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 18.
About James Brown
James Brown is a 28-year-old defender, representing Republic of Ireland. James Brown is right-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 4 June 1998.
Most recent appearance
James Brown's most recent match was away at Dundee on December 5th. They lost 2-1. James Brown played 79 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.23.