Ciaran Kelly
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Ciaran Kelly 2024/2025 season stats
As a left center back, Ciaran Kelly has appeared in 21 League Two matches this season, totalling 1,477 minutes at an average rating of 6.95. 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 | 1 | 0.10 | 77 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.06 | 39 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.30 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 34 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 90 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 83 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.06 | 68 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.18 | 35 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.12 | 17 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Key passes | 10 | 0.60 | 60 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.24 | 45 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 13 |
Ciaran Kelly has taken 5 shots with 2 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 295 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 16th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ciaran Kelly has 0 assists and 10 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 369 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 733 | 44.70 | 82 |
| Accurate passes | 481 | 29.30 | 69 |
| Pass accuracy | 66.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Long balls won | 55 | 3.35 | 84 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.18 | 43 |
| Backward passes | 53 | 3.23 | 42 |
| Passes (final third) | 138 | 8.41 | 82 |
Ciaran Kelly has completed 481 of 733 passes at 66% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 82nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.18 | 29 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.24 | 21 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 89 |
| Duels won | 114 | 6.95 | 73 |
| Aerials won | 70 | 4.27 | 76 |
| Touches | 996 | 60.70 | 58 |
| Possession lost | 254 | 15.48 | 66 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.61 | 64 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 0.73 | 41 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.30 | 37 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 24 |
Ciaran Kelly completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 114 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 31 | 1.89 | 63 |
| Tackles won | 18 | 1.10 | 66 |
| Interceptions | 17 | 1.04 | 53 |
| Clearances | 75 | 4.57 | 51 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 41 | 2.50 | 29 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Ciaran Kelly makes 31 tackles and 17 interceptions , adding 75 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 48 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 63rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 1.34 | 85 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.06 | 10 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 22.00 | n/a | 98 |
| Foul involvements | 34 | 2.07 | 67 |
| 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 |
Ciaran Kelly has committed 22 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 22 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly left center back (16 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Ciaran Kelly previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 18 | 1,056 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 4.95 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 232 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6.74 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 34 | 2,781 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 63 | 7.09 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 259 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.87 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa Conference League | 5 | 439 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Ciaran Kelly
League Two 2024/2025 season
This season in the League Two, Ciaran Kelly has scored 1 goal across 21 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1477 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Ciaran Kelly has attempted 5 shots with 2 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ciaran Kelly has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate). Ciaran Kelly has contributed 10 key passes and 16 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ciaran Kelly has registered 31 tackles (18 won), 17 interceptions, and 75 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 481 from 733 pass attempts, a 66% pass accuracy rate. Ciaran Kelly has won 114 of 194 total duels.
Discipline
Ciaran Kelly has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 12.
About Ciaran Kelly
Ciaran Kelly is a 28-year-old defender playing for Bristol Rovers in the League Two, representing Republic of Ireland. Ciaran Kelly is left-footed. Born on 4 July 1998.
Most recent appearance
Ciaran Kelly's most recent match was away at Exeter City on January 14th. Bristol Rovers won 1-2. Ciaran Kelly played 1 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- October 9th1-0 lossatBolton Wanderers(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 14th1-2 winatExeter City(1 mins, rating 0)
- July 20th3-1 lossatAFC Wimbledon(90 mins, rating 6.06)
- January 31st1-0 winvsStockport County(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 2nd3-0 lossatLincoln City(90 mins, rating 6.42)
Next fixture
Ciaran Kelly and Bristol Rovers are next in action on May 7th against Peterborough United in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough United match preview.
Teammates at Bristol Rovers
Ciaran Kelly currently plays alongside Isaac Hutchinson, Ryan Howley, Mees Rijks, Fabrizio Cavegn, Promise Omochere, B. Purrington, Shaqai Forde, Tommy Leigh, R. De Havilland, Taylor Moore, Ollie Dewsbury, Bobby Kamwa, Clinton Mola, Brad Young, Luke Kevin Southwood, Macauley Southam, Richard Smallwood, Riley Harbottle, Joe Quigley, Kofi Balmer, Thomas James, J. Aitchison, Ciaran Kelly, Jack Sparkes, A. Kilgour, Josh McEachran and Ellis Harrison at Bristol Rovers.