Garath McCleary
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Garath McCleary 2025/2026 season stats
As a right winger, Garath McCleary has appeared in 27 League Two matches this season, totalling 1,403 minutes at an average rating of 6.87. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.30 | 62 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.45 | 68 |
| Shots | 25 | 1.60 | 23 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 0.80 | 56 |
| Shot accuracy | 48.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Shot conversion | 16.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 52 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.13 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.58 | 30 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.51 | 41 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 79 |
| Key passes | 25 | 1.60 | 94 |
| Chances created | 17 | 1.09 | 88 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.32 | 83 |
Garath McCleary has taken 25 shots with 12 on target (48% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 56 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 23rd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Garath McCleary has 3 assists and 25 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 83 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 79th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 415 | 26.60 | 88 |
| Accurate passes | 309 | 19.80 | 93 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 0.38 | 44 |
| Through balls won | 3 | 0.19 | 99 |
| Accurate crosses | 20 | 1.28 | 98 |
| Backward passes | 128 | 8.21 | 94 |
| Passes (final third) | 43 | 2.76 | 59 |
Garath McCleary has completed 309 of 415 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 20 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 88th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 1.03 | 74 |
| Dribble attempts | 24 | 1.54 | 44 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 98 |
| Duels won | 62 | 3.98 | 17 |
| Aerials won | 22 | 1.41 | 27 |
| Touches | 669 | 42.90 | 72 |
| Possession lost | 212 | 13.60 | 36 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.26 | 31 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 0.51 | 7 |
| Dispossessed | 12 | 0.77 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 23 | 1.48 | 3 |
Garath McCleary completes 16 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 62 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (27th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 18 | 1.15 | 68 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 0.51 | 52 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.19 | 44 |
| Clearances | 15 | 0.96 | 38 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 67 | 4.30 | 90 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.06 | 95 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Garath McCleary makes 18 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 78 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 68th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 0.83 | 9 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.13 | 45 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 6 | 0.38 | 27 |
| Fouls per card | 6.50 | n/a | 38 |
| Foul involvements | 21 | 1.35 | 3 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Garath McCleary has committed 13 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.5 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly right winger (10 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (2) and left winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Gillingham squad
39 yrs
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30 yrsGarath McCleary previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 44 | 2,289 | 4 | 6 | 43 | 18 | 6.83 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.73 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 183 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4.62 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 40 | 2,549 | 6 | 6 | 57 | 27 | 7.09 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 39 | 2,788 | 7 | 8 | 61 | 27 | 7.02 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 45 | 3,512 | 11 | 7 | 76 | 30 | 7.18 |
About Garath McCleary
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Garath McCleary has scored 4 goals and 3 assists across 27 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1403 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Garath McCleary has attempted 25 shots with 12 on target, a 48% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Garath McCleary has created 17 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 16 successful dribbles from 24 attempts (67% success rate). Garath McCleary has contributed 25 key passes and 72 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Garath McCleary has registered 18 tackles (8 won), 3 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 309 from 415 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Garath McCleary has won 62 of 116 total duels.
Discipline
Garath McCleary has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 8.
About Garath McCleary
Garath McCleary is a 39-year-old forward playing for Gillingham in the League Two, representing England. Garath McCleary is right-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 15 May 1987.
Most recent appearance
Garath McCleary's most recent match was away at Shrewsbury Town on January 14th. Gillingham won 1-0. Garath McCleary played 25 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.32.
Recent matches
- January 14th1-0 winvsShrewsbury Town(25 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.32)
- November 13th6-2 lossatBarnet(46 mins, rating 5.92)
- September 14th1-4 lossvsGrimsby Town(87 mins, 1 goal, rating 6.81)
- April 18th2-1 lossatCheltenham Town(13 mins, rating 6.84)
- July 16th0-0 drawatSalford City(90 mins, rating 6.51)
Next fixture
Garath McCleary 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
Garath McCleary 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.