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Mal Benning
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M. Benning
Mal Benning 2025/2026 season stats
As a left wing back, Mal Benning has appeared in 16 League Two matches this season, totalling 682 minutes at an average rating of 5.75. 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 | 16 | 682 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 5.75 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7.57 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7.06 |
| Total | 18 | 849 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 5.92 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.26 | 91 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.80 | 69 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.30 | 77 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.13 | 79 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.40 | 75 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.13 | 34 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.30 | 99 |
| Key passes | 8 | 1.10 | 81 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.13 | 18 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.13 | 67 |
Mal Benning has taken 6 shots with 2 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 114 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 69th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Mal Benning has 2 assists and 8 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 682 minutes. Mal Benning has set up 10 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 99th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 275 | 36.30 | 63 |
| Accurate passes | 172 | 22.70 | 49 |
| Pass accuracy | 63.0% | n/a | 17 |
| Long balls won | 17 | 2.24 | 51 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 1.06 | 85 |
| Backward passes | 40 | 5.28 | 74 |
| Passes (final third) | 79 | 10.43 | 85 |
Mal Benning has completed 172 of 275 passes at 63% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 63rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.40 | 61 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.66 | 56 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 68 |
| Duels won | 30 | 3.96 | 6 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 1.58 | 21 |
| Touches | 479 | 63.20 | 68 |
| Possession lost | 155 | 20.45 | 83 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.53 | 69 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.92 | 51 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.53 | 66 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 1.19 | 68 |
Mal Benning completes 3 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 30 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (21st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 13 | 1.72 | 59 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 0.92 | 47 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 1.06 | 56 |
| Clearances | 23 | 3.04 | 17 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 23 | 3.04 | 42 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.13 | 27 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Mal Benning makes 13 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 23 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 52 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 59th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 1.58 | 95 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.53 | 98 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 20 |
| Foul involvements | 19 | 2.51 | 81 |
| 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 |
Mal Benning has committed 12 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly left wing back (4 appearances), also at left midfielder (3) and left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Mal Benning previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 42 | 3,440 | 3 | 5 | 63 | 69 | 6.88 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 203 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.78 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 39 | 2,661 | 0 | 2 | 42 | 60 | 6.83 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 245 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2.48 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 40 | 2,940 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 57 | 6.85 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | 2 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.90 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.73 |
About Mal Benning
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mal Benning has created 1 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (60% success rate). Mal Benning has contributed 8 key passes and 31 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mal Benning has registered 13 tackles (7 won), 8 interceptions, and 23 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 172 from 275 pass attempts, a 63% pass accuracy rate. Mal Benning has won 30 of 64 total duels.
Discipline
Mal Benning has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 7.
About Mal Benning
Mal Benning is a 32-year-old defender, representing England. Mal Benning is left-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 2 November 1993.
Most recent appearance
Mal Benning's most recent match was away at Fleetwood Town on November 13th. They drew 2-2. Mal Benning played 23 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.8.
Recent matches
- November 13th2-2 drawvsFleetwood Town(23 mins, rating 6.8)
- July 16th1-0 winvsOldham Athletic(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 28th1-0 lossatNewport County(70 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.36)
- February 26th0-4 lossvsCrewe Alexandra(61 mins, rating 6.42)
- September 29th1-0 lossatBristol Rovers(1 mins, rating 0)