Shane McLoughlin
Republic of Ireland
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S. McLoughlin
Cambridge UnitedDefenderShane McLoughlin 2026/2027 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Shane McLoughlin has appeared in 2 League One matches this season, totalling 135 minutes at an average rating of 7.00. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 2 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7.00 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.55 |
| Total | 3 | 197 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6.85 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.70 | 22 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.70 | 75 |
| Shot accuracy | 100.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.67 | 99 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Key passes | 3 | 2.00 | 82 |
| Chances created | 2 | 1.33 | 54 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.67 | 93 |
Shane McLoughlin has taken 1 shots with 1 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 135 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 22nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Shane McLoughlin has 0 assists and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 68 minutes. Shane McLoughlin has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 27th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 60 | 40.00 | 63 |
| Accurate passes | 52 | 34.70 | 80 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 2.00 | 69 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 2.00 | 92 |
| Backward passes | 11 | 7.33 | 49 |
| Passes (final third) | 10 | 6.67 | 63 |
Shane McLoughlin has completed 52 of 60 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 63rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Duels won | 4 | 2.67 | 5 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Touches | 86 | 57.30 | 69 |
| Possession lost | 15 | 10.00 | 24 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.67 | 62 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.67 | 42 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Shane McLoughlin completes 0 dribbles and wins 4 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (3rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 2.67 | 84 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 2.00 | 89 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 1.33 | 76 |
| Clearances | 3 | 2.00 | 80 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 2 | 1.33 | 1 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Shane McLoughlin makes 4 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 34 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 84th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 0.67 | 24 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Foul involvements | 1 | 0.67 | 1 |
| 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 |
Shane McLoughlin has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League OneMainly left central midfielder (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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33 yrs
21 yrs
22 yrsShane McLoughlin previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 22 | 1,034 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 25 | 6.38 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 263 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.62 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 35 | 2,876 | 3 | 2 | 35 | 72 | 6.95 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 34 | 2,769 | 3 | 6 | 46 | 63 | 7.26 |
 FA Cup | 6 | 540 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2.45 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 11 | 524 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 5.52 |
| League One | 7 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.59 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 36 | 2,743 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 51 | 6.83 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3.37 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 170 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6.58 |
About Shane McLoughlin
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Shane McLoughlin has featured across 2 appearances (2 starts), totalling 135 minutes. Shane McLoughlin has attempted 1 shots with 1 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.18 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Shane McLoughlin has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Shane McLoughlin has contributed 3 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Shane McLoughlin has registered 4 tackles (3 won), 2 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 52 from 60 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Shane McLoughlin has won 4 of 8 total duels.
Discipline
Shane McLoughlin has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 0.
About Shane McLoughlin
Shane McLoughlin is a 29-year-old defender playing for Cambridge United in the League One, representing Republic of Ireland. Shane McLoughlin is right-footed and wears the number 21 shirt. Born on 1 March 1997.
Most recent appearance
Shane McLoughlin's most recent match was away at Bromley on September 6th. Cambridge United drew 1-1. Shane McLoughlin played 45 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.91.
Recent matches
- June 9th0-1 lossvsMillwall(0 mins)
- September 6th1-1 drawatBromley(45 mins, rating 6.91)
- July 7th3-2 winvsWigan Athletic(90 mins, rating 7.09)
- February 14th2-1 winvsBarnet(62 mins, rating 6.55)
- October 29th1-1 drawatAccrington Stanley(46 mins, rating 6.72)
Next fixture
Shane McLoughlin and Cambridge United are next in action on January 4th against Burton Albion in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Burton Albion vs Cambridge United match preview.
Teammates at Cambridge United
Shane McLoughlin currently plays alongside Ra'ees Bangura-Williams, JJ Briggs, Shayne Lavery, Gabe Breeze, Kell Watts, Patrick Bauer, Callum Perry, Louis Appéré, Ben Hughes, Shane McLoughlin, Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu, Ben Knight, Sullay Kaikai, Gassan Ahadme, Dominic Ball, Ryan Loft, Sam Curtis, Zak Bradshaw, Jake Eastwood, Liam Bennett, George Hoddle, Isaac Heath, Callum Stead, Glenn McConnell, Owen Moxon and Cathal Heffernan at Cambridge United.