Paudie O'Connor
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Paudie O'Connor 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Paudie O'Connor has appeared in 36 League One matches this season, totalling 3,214 minutes at an average rating of 7.00. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.10 | 79 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.08 | 52 |
| Shots | 17 | 0.50 | 43 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.20 | 64 |
| Shot accuracy | 35.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Shot conversion | 18.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 86 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.11 | 78 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.25 | 49 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.17 | 52 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 8 | 0.20 | 13 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.14 | 16 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.03 | 30 |
Paudie O'Connor has taken 17 shots with 6 on target (35% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 189 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 43rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Paudie O'Connor has 0 assists and 8 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 643 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1891 | 53.00 | 89 |
| Accurate passes | 1483 | 41.50 | 85 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 70 |
| Long balls won | 90 | 2.52 | 70 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.03 | 89 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.03 | 20 |
| Backward passes | 118 | 3.30 | 30 |
| Passes (final third) | 182 | 5.10 | 24 |
Paudie O'Connor has completed 1483 of 1891 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 89th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.08 | 13 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.11 | 5 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 87 |
| Duels won | 280 | 7.84 | 90 |
| Aerials won | 189 | 5.29 | 92 |
| Touches | 2558 | 71.60 | 82 |
| Possession lost | 430 | 12.04 | 25 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.22 | 15 |
| Fouls won | 53 | 1.48 | 84 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.08 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 0.34 | 10 |
Paudie O'Connor completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 280 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 43 | 1.20 | 25 |
| Tackles won | 31 | 0.87 | 37 |
| Interceptions | 66 | 1.85 | 93 |
| Clearances | 329 | 9.21 | 92 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 78 | 2.18 | 8 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 20 | 0.56 | 81 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.08 | 76 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 33 |
Paudie O'Connor makes 43 tackles and 66 interceptions , adding 329 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 75 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 25th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 49 | 1.37 | 85 |
| Yellow cards | 11 | 0.31 | 84 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 4.45 | n/a | 50 |
| Foul involvements | 102 | 2.86 | 89 |
| 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 |
Paudie O'Connor has committed 49 fouls and received 11 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.5 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly right center back (25 appearances), also at left center back (8) and center back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 37 | 3,198 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 42 | 7.26 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 259 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.77 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 38 | 3,254 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 28 | 7.22 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7.50 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 44 | 3,960 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 63 | 7.09 |
| Carabao Cup | 4 | 390 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7.24 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.14 |
About Paudie O'Connor
League One 2025/2026 season
This season in the League One, Paudie O'Connor has scored 3 goals across 36 appearances (36 starts), totalling 3214 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Paudie O'Connor has attempted 17 shots with 6 on target, a 35% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Paudie O'Connor has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate). Paudie O'Connor has contributed 8 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Paudie O'Connor has registered 43 tackles (31 won), 66 interceptions, and 329 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1483 from 1891 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Paudie O'Connor has won 280 of 408 total duels.
Discipline
Paudie O'Connor has received 11 yellow cards this season, committing 49 fouls and winning 53.
About Paudie O'Connor
Paudie O'Connor is a 29-year-old defender playing for Reading in the League One, representing Republic of Ireland. Paudie O'Connor is right-footed and wears the number 15 shirt. Born on 14 July 1997.
Most recent appearance
Paudie O'Connor's most recent match was away at Blackpool on January 14th. Reading lost 0-1. Paudie O'Connor played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.22.
Recent matches
- January 14th0-1 lossvsBlackpool(90 mins, rating 7.22)
- November 13th1-1 drawatRotherham United(90 mins, rating 7.13)
- September 14th1-3 lossvsCardiff City(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.43)
- July 16th1-0 lossatDoncaster Rovers(90 mins, rating 6.53)
- November 6th1-2 lossvsLincoln City(90 mins, rating 6.95)
Next fixture
Paudie O'Connor and Reading are next in action on May 7th against Bromley in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Bromley vs Reading match preview.
Teammates at Reading
Paudie O'Connor currently plays alongside Jacob Brown, Jack Marriott, Paddy Lane, Ashqar Ahmed, U. Godwin-Malife, Joel Pereira, Kelvin Abrefa, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan, Randell Williams, Haydon Roberts, Benn Ward, Paudie O'Connor, Kyreece Lisbie, Andy Rinomhota, Jeriel Dorsett, Josh Stokes, Jack Stevens, Charlie Savage, Lewis Wing, Daniel Kyerewaa and Liam Fraser at Reading.