Ryan Watson
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Ryan Watson 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Ryan Watson has appeared in 6 League Two matches this season, totalling 331 minutes at an average rating of 6.53. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shots | 6 | 1.60 | 68 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 13 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 13 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.54 | 63 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 1.09 | 95 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.50 | 11 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.54 | 34 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 10 |
Ryan Watson has taken 6 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 55 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 68th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ryan Watson has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 166 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 17th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 122 | 33.20 | 57 |
| Accurate passes | 91 | 24.70 | 60 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 67 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 3.53 | 95 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Backward passes | 21 | 5.71 | 46 |
| Passes (final third) | 31 | 8.43 | 87 |
Ryan Watson has completed 91 of 122 passes at 75% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 57th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.82 | 64 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 1.36 | 49 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 86 |
| Duels won | 15 | 4.08 | 17 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 1.36 | 38 |
| Touches | 169 | 46.00 | 30 |
| Possession lost | 42 | 11.42 | 10 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.54 | 23 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 1.09 | 43 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 1.36 | 73 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0.27 | 0 |
Ryan Watson completes 3 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 15 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (38th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 0.82 | 4 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.54 | 11 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Clearances | 8 | 2.18 | 78 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 18 | 4.89 | 76 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.27 | 98 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Ryan Watson makes 3 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 110 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 4th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.09 | 41 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 3 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 2.18 | 42 |
| 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 |
Ryan Watson has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League TwoMainly left central midfielder (2 appearances), also at right attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Tranmere Rovers squad
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Ryan Watson previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 18 | 606 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 5.90 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 45 | 3,223 | 7 | 5 | 35 | 51 | 7.00 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 281 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.70 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 34 | 2,825 | 7 | 3 | 21 | 23 | 6.94 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | 2 | 125 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.16 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.53 |
About Ryan Watson
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Ryan Watson has featured across 6 appearances (3 starts), totalling 331 minutes. Ryan Watson has attempted 6 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ryan Watson has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (60% success rate). Ryan Watson has contributed 2 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ryan Watson has registered 3 tackles (2 won), 0 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 91 from 122 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Ryan Watson has won 15 of 32 total duels.
Discipline
Ryan Watson has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 4.
About Ryan Watson
Ryan Watson is a 33-year-old midfielder playing for Tranmere Rovers in the League Two, representing England. Ryan Watson is right-footed and wears the number 44 shirt. Born on 7 July 1993.
Most recent appearance
Ryan Watson's most recent match was away at Grimsby Town on January 14th. Tranmere Rovers drew 1-1. Ryan Watson played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.73.
Recent matches
- January 14th1-1 drawvsGrimsby Town(90 mins, rating 6.73)
- August 1st3-0 lossatMilton Keynes Dons(90 mins, rating 6.35)
- June 17th1-3 winatCheltenham Town(90 mins, rating 6.78)
- September 14th1-2 lossvsBristol Rovers(26 mins, rating 6.36)
- July 16th1-1 drawatChesterfield(21 mins, rating 6.53)
Next fixture
Ryan Watson and Tranmere Rovers are next in action on March 8th against Rochdale in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Tranmere Rovers vs Rochdale match preview.
Teammates at Tranmere Rovers
Ryan Watson currently plays alongside James Plant, Patrick Brough, Tom Conlon, Jordan Turnbull, Charlie Whitaker, Bobby Faulkner, Sam Finley, Joe Ironside, Lee O'Connor, Ryan Watson, Connor Jennings, Jacob Slater, Nathan Smith, Luke McGee, Josh Williams, Lewis Warrington and Joel Senior at Tranmere Rovers.