Aaron McGowan
England
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Aaron McGowan 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Aaron McGowan has appeared in 23 League Two matches this season, totalling 1,387 minutes at an average rating of 6.46. 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 | 23 | 1,387 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 33 | 6.46 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.05 |
| Total | 24 | 1,464 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 33 | 6.44 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.13 | 63 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.30 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 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 | 2 | 0.13 | 21 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.06 | 16 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 73 |
| Key passes | 7 | 0.50 | 52 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.45 | 64 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.13 | 67 |
Aaron McGowan has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 347 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 15th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Aaron McGowan has 2 assists and 7 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 198 minutes. Aaron McGowan has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 565 | 36.70 | 65 |
| Accurate passes | 341 | 22.10 | 45 |
| Pass accuracy | 60.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Long balls won | 46 | 2.98 | 77 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.06 | 98 |
| Accurate crosses | 10 | 0.65 | 73 |
| Backward passes | 47 | 3.05 | 30 |
| Passes (final third) | 184 | 11.94 | 95 |
Aaron McGowan has completed 341 of 565 passes at 60% accuracy , plus 10 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 65th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.26 | 47 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 0.52 | 48 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 51 |
| Duels won | 121 | 7.85 | 82 |
| Aerials won | 70 | 4.54 | 75 |
| Touches | 1014 | 65.80 | 77 |
| Possession lost | 325 | 21.09 | 85 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.45 | 54 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 0.91 | 50 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.26 | 33 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 0.91 | 55 |
Aaron McGowan completes 4 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 121 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 33 | 2.14 | 82 |
| Tackles won | 23 | 1.49 | 88 |
| Interceptions | 26 | 1.69 | 95 |
| Clearances | 126 | 8.18 | 77 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 51 | 3.31 | 56 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 7 | 0.45 | 70 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.06 | 69 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.06 | 92 |
Aaron McGowan makes 33 tackles and 26 interceptions , adding 126 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 42 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 82nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 18 | 1.17 | 76 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.13 | 37 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 9.00 | n/a | 87 |
| Foul involvements | 32 | 2.08 | 62 |
| 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 |
Aaron McGowan has committed 18 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly right center back (9 appearances), also at left center back (4) and right back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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28 yrs
32 yrsAaron McGowan previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 33 | 2,250 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 39 | 6.50 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 28 | 1,631 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 25 | 6.90 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.55 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 17 | 1,237 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 6.70 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.55 |
About Aaron McGowan
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Aaron McGowan has scored 2 assists across 23 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1387 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Aaron McGowan has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Aaron McGowan has created 7 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (50% success rate). Aaron McGowan has contributed 7 key passes and 28 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Aaron McGowan has registered 33 tackles (23 won), 26 interceptions, and 126 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 341 from 565 pass attempts, a 60% pass accuracy rate. Aaron McGowan has won 121 of 192 total duels.
Discipline
Aaron McGowan has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 14.
About Aaron McGowan
Aaron McGowan is a 30-year-old defender playing for Port Vale in the League Two, representing England. Aaron McGowan is right-footed and wears the number 12 shirt. Born on 24 July 1996.
Most recent appearance
Aaron McGowan's most recent match was away at Colchester United on November 6th. Port Vale lost 0-1. Aaron McGowan played 90 minutes, registering 2 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.14.
Recent matches
- January 14th1-1 drawvsGrimsby Town(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 16th1-1 drawatChesterfield(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 6th0-1 lossvsColchester United(90 mins, rating 7.14)
- August 20th1-0 lossatShrewsbury Town(90 mins, rating 6.89)
- February 26th0-1 lossvsSwindon Town(63 mins, rating 6.76)
Next fixture
Aaron McGowan and Port Vale are next in action on July 27th against Stockport County in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Port Vale vs Stockport County match preview.
Teammates at Port Vale
Aaron McGowan currently plays alongside Rhys Walters, George Byers, Marko Maroši, Liam Gordon, Jackson Smith, Max Watters, Kyle John, Ryan Croasdale, Ben Garrity, Tyreece Simpson, Lewis Montsma, Oliver Lynch, Mason Terry, Jaheim Headley, Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel, Connor Hall, George Hall, Onel Lázaro Hernández Mayea, M. Craig, K. Dempsey, Mo Faal, Ben Waine, C. Humphreys, Jasper Moon and Aaron McGowan at Port Vale.