Ciarán Kelly
Republic of Ireland
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Ciarán Kelly 2024/2025 season stats
As a left center back, Ciarán 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 |
Ciarán Kelly has taken 5 shots with 2 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 295 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 16th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ciarán Kelly has 0 assists and 10 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 369 minutes. Ciarán Kelly has set up 10 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). 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 |
Ciarán 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 | 57 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.61 | 64 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 0.73 | 41 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.30 | 37 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 24 |
Ciarán 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 |
Ciarán 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 |
Ciarán 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
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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25 yrs
28 yrs
Ciarán 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 Ciarán Kelly
League Two 2024/2025 season
This season in the League Two, Ciarán 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. Ciarán Kelly has attempted 5 shots with 2 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ciarán Kelly has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate). Ciarán Kelly has contributed 10 key passes and 16 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ciarán 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. Ciarán Kelly has won 114 of 194 total duels.
Discipline
Ciarán Kelly has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 12.
About Ciarán Kelly
Ciarán Kelly is a 28-year-old defender playing for Bristol Rovers in the League Two, representing Republic of Ireland. Ciarán Kelly is left-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 4 July 1998.
Most recent appearance
Ciarán Kelly's most recent match was away at Colchester United on August 8th. Bristol Rovers won 2-0. Ciarán Kelly played 47 minutes, registering 3 shots, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.22.
Recent matches
- August 8th2-0 winvsColchester United(47 mins, rating 7.22)
- November 5th0-2 winatCrawley Town(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 25th5-3 winvsNewport County(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 7th0-1 lossvsPeterborough United(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 9th1-0 lossatBolton Wanderers(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Ciarán Kelly and Bristol Rovers are next in action on January 4th against Rotherham United in the League Two. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Bristol Rovers vs Rotherham United match preview.
Teammates at Bristol Rovers
Ciarán Kelly currently plays alongside Tom James, Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny, Bobby Kamwa, Joe Quigley, Fabrizio Cavegn, Tommy Leigh, Kofi Balmer, Keenan Gough, Ollie Dewsbury, Jack Aitchison, Clinton Mola, Riley Harbottle, Ben Purrington, Ciarán Kelly, Charlie Binns, Macauley Southam-Hales, Shaq Forde, Ryan De Havilland, Richard Smallwood, Jack Sparkes, Alfie Kilgour, Mees Rijks, Ellis Harrison, Brad Young and Ryan Howley at Bristol Rovers.