Joel Senior
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Joel Senior 2025/2026 season stats
As a right wing back, Joel Senior has appeared in 31 League Two matches this season, totalling 2,039 minutes at an average rating of 6.40. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.18 | 77 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.40 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 26 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.13 | 21 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.13 | 34 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.20 | 93 |
| Key passes | 21 | 0.90 | 76 |
| Chances created | 9 | 0.40 | 58 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.26 | 88 |
Joel Senior has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 255 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 24th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Joel Senior has 4 assists and 21 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 227 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 93rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 577 | 25.50 | 18 |
| Accurate passes | 402 | 17.70 | 24 |
| Pass accuracy | 70.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Long balls won | 47 | 2.07 | 45 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 19 | 0.84 | 80 |
| Backward passes | 105 | 4.63 | 62 |
| Passes (final third) | 143 | 6.31 | 40 |
Joel Senior has completed 402 of 577 passes at 70% accuracy , plus 19 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 18th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 15 | 0.66 | 76 |
| Dribble attempts | 35 | 1.54 | 79 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 35 |
| Duels won | 95 | 4.19 | 9 |
| Aerials won | 23 | 1.02 | 9 |
| Touches | 1024 | 45.20 | 8 |
| Possession lost | 315 | 13.90 | 36 |
| Dribbled past | 17 | 0.75 | 84 |
| Fouls won | 16 | 0.71 | 33 |
| Dispossessed | 14 | 0.62 | 75 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 0.88 | 51 |
Joel Senior completes 15 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 95 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (9th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 45 | 1.99 | 75 |
| Tackles won | 22 | 0.97 | 51 |
| Interceptions | 17 | 0.75 | 23 |
| Clearances | 70 | 3.09 | 18 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 73 | 3.22 | 49 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 3 | 0.13 | 27 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Joel Senior makes 45 tackles and 17 interceptions , adding 70 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 75th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 25 | 1.10 | 68 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.09 | 19 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.04 | 95 |
| Fouls per card | 8.33 | n/a | 84 |
| Foul involvements | 41 | 1.81 | 49 |
| 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 |
Joel Senior has committed 25 fouls and received 2 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 8.3 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly right wing back (12 appearances), also at right back (10).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Tranmere Rovers squad
34 yrs
25 yrs
Joel Senior previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 17 | 708 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 6.21 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 43 | 3,739 | 1 | 4 | 37 | 66 | 6.91 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 16 | 1,319 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 26 | 6.71 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | 3 | 270 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Joel Senior
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Joel Senior has scored 4 assists across 31 appearances (22 starts), totalling 2039 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Joel Senior has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joel Senior has created 9 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 15 successful dribbles from 35 attempts (43% success rate). Joel Senior has contributed 21 key passes and 69 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joel Senior has registered 45 tackles (22 won), 17 interceptions, and 70 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 402 from 577 pass attempts, a 70% pass accuracy rate. Joel Senior has won 95 of 198 total duels.
Discipline
Joel Senior has received 2 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 25 fouls and winning 16.
About Joel Senior
Joel Senior is a 27-year-old defender playing for Tranmere Rovers in the League Two, representing England. Joel Senior is right-footed. Born on 24 June 1999.
Most recent appearance
Joel Senior's most recent match was away at Notts County on January 14th. Tranmere Rovers drew 1-1. Joel Senior played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.45.
Recent matches
- January 14th1-1 drawatNotts County(90 mins, rating 6.45)
- November 13th4-0 winvsCheltenham Town(90 mins, rating 7)
- September 14th1-2 winatTranmere Rovers(90 mins, rating 6.14)
- April 3rd3-1 winvsCrawley Town(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.92)
- November 6th2-3 winatHarrogate Town(90 mins, rating 6.4)
Next fixture
Joel Senior and Tranmere Rovers are next in action on March 8th against Rochdale in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Tranmere Rovers vs Rochdale match preview.
Teammates at Tranmere Rovers
Joel Senior currently plays alongside James Plant, Patrick Brough, Tom Conlon, Jordan Turnbull, Charlie Whitaker, Bobby Faulkner, Sam Finley, Joe Ironside, Lee O'Connor, Ryan Watson, Connor Jennings, Jacob Slater, Nathan Smith, Luke McGee, Josh Williams, Lewis Warrington and Joel Senior at Tranmere Rovers.