James Brophy
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James Brophy 2025/2026 season stats
As a left wing back, James Brophy has appeared in 43 League Two matches this season, totalling 2,866 minutes at an average rating of 6.90. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 43 | 2,866 | 3 | 8 | 64 | 34 | 6.90 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 216 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.93 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 158 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6.71 |
| Total | 49 | 3,240 | 5 | 10 | 68 | 37 | 6.89 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.10 | 18 |
| Goal involvements | 11 | 0.35 | 55 |
| Shots | 31 | 1.00 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 13 | 0.40 | 14 |
| Shot accuracy | 42.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.23 | n/a | 24 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.03 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.31 | 7 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.25 | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.03 | 52 |
| Assists | 8 | 0.30 | 95 |
| Key passes | 64 | 2.00 | 99 |
| Chances created | 47 | 1.48 | 98 |
| Big chances created | 19 | 0.60 | 98 |
James Brophy has taken 31 shots with 13 on target (42% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 92 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 4th percentile for shot volume among attackers. James Brophy has 8 assists and 64 key passes , creating 19 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 61 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 95th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1053 | 33.10 | 99 |
| Accurate passes | 773 | 24.30 | 97 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Long balls won | 70 | 2.20 | 99 |
| Through balls won | 2 | 0.06 | 90 |
| Accurate crosses | 51 | 1.60 | 100 |
| Backward passes | 218 | 6.85 | 86 |
| Passes (final third) | 154 | 4.84 | 96 |
James Brophy has completed 773 of 1053 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 51 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 99th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 32 | 1.00 | 72 |
| Dribble attempts | 67 | 2.10 | 62 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 76 |
| Duels won | 121 | 3.80 | 15 |
| Aerials won | 28 | 0.88 | 18 |
| Touches | 1737 | 54.50 | 95 |
| Possession lost | 575 | 18.06 | 86 |
| Dribbled past | 22 | 0.69 | 80 |
| Fouls won | 35 | 1.10 | 44 |
| Dispossessed | 34 | 1.07 | 20 |
| Turnovers | 69 | 2.17 | 14 |
James Brophy completes 32 dribbles at a 48% success rate and wins 121 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (18th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 34 | 1.07 | 63 |
| Tackles won | 26 | 0.82 | 76 |
| Interceptions | 20 | 0.63 | 91 |
| Clearances | 32 | 1.00 | 41 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 132 | 4.15 | 87 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
James Brophy makes 34 tackles and 20 interceptions , adding 32 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 84 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 63rd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 32 | 1.00 | 14 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.09 | 31 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 8 | 0.25 | 16 |
| Fouls per card | 10.67 | n/a | 64 |
| Foul involvements | 67 | 2.10 | 19 |
| 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 |
James Brophy has committed 32 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10.7 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly left wing back (12 appearances), also at right winger (11) and right midfielder (6).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Gillingham squad
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 45 | 3,565 | 3 | 5 | 45 | 86 | 6.84 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 210 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 46 | 3,429 | 0 | 3 | 45 | 63 | 6.76 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 44 | 3,372 | 0 | 2 | 45 | 54 | 6.92 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 43 | 3,481 | 1 | 5 | 46 | 34 | 6.89 |
| FA Cup | 5 | 306 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About James Brophy
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, James Brophy has scored 3 goals and 8 assists across 43 appearances (34 starts), totalling 2866 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. James Brophy has attempted 31 shots with 13 on target, a 42% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, James Brophy has created 47 chances including 19 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 32 successful dribbles from 67 attempts (48% success rate). James Brophy has contributed 64 key passes and 189 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, James Brophy has registered 34 tackles (26 won), 20 interceptions, and 32 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 773 from 1053 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. James Brophy has won 121 of 294 total duels.
Discipline
James Brophy has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 32 fouls and winning 35.
About James Brophy
James Brophy is a 31-year-old midfielder playing for Gillingham in the League Two, representing England. James Brophy is left-footed. Born on 25 July 1994.
Most recent appearance
James Brophy's most recent match was away at Crewe Alexandra on January 14th. Gillingham drew 0-0. James Brophy played 16 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.55.
Recent matches
- January 14th0-0 drawatCrewe Alexandra(16 mins, rating 6.55)
- November 13th3-0 winvsBarrow(69 mins, rating 6.98)
- June 17th1-2 lossvsGrimsby Town(10 mins, rating 6.34)
- October 18th0-0 drawatBromley(17 mins, rating 6.76)
- July 16th4-0 winvsNotts County(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
James Brophy and Gillingham are next in action on May 7th against Luton Town in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Gillingham vs Luton Town match preview.
Teammates at Gillingham
James Brophy currently plays alongside Garath McCleary, Sam Gale, Robbie McKenzie, Andy Smith, Lennon MacLorg, Armani Little, Will Goodwin, Ronan Aiden Connolly Shea Chapman Hale, Taite Holtam, Nelson Khumbeni, Zane Albarus, Bradley Dack, Cameron Antwi, Omar Beckles, Kadeem Harris, James Brophy, Harry Waldock, S. Palmer-Houlden, Ethan Coleman, Liam Gordon and Oliver Wright at Gillingham.