Nathan Smith
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Nathan Smith 2025/2026 season stats
As a center back, Nathan Smith has appeared in 46 League Two matches this season, totalling 4,122 minutes at an average rating of 6.92. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 46 | 4,122 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 35 | 6.92 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.88 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.31 |
| Total | 48 | 4,332 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 36 | 6.91 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.11 | 56 |
| Shots | 24 | 0.50 | 34 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0.20 | 53 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Shot conversion | 21.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.63 | n/a | 91 |
| Big chances missed | 6 | 0.13 | 79 |
| Shots off target | 13 | 0.28 | 53 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.13 | 34 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.02 | 74 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.20 | 17 |
| Chances created | 9 | 0.20 | 26 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.02 | 30 |
Nathan Smith has taken 24 shots with 8 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 172 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 34th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nathan Smith has 0 assists and 9 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 458 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1091 | 23.80 | 9 |
| Accurate passes | 743 | 16.20 | 15 |
| Pass accuracy | 68.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Long balls won | 54 | 1.18 | 14 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Backward passes | 78 | 1.70 | 5 |
| Passes (final third) | 146 | 3.19 | 8 |
Nathan Smith has completed 743 of 1091 passes at 68% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 9th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.02 | 10 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.07 | 7 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 18 |
| Duels won | 336 | 7.34 | 76 |
| Aerials won | 244 | 5.33 | 86 |
| Touches | 1900 | 41.50 | 3 |
| Possession lost | 405 | 8.84 | 4 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.17 | 10 |
| Fouls won | 61 | 1.33 | 76 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.13 | 13 |
| Turnovers | 29 | 0.63 | 28 |
Nathan Smith completes 1 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 336 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 35 | 0.76 | 5 |
| Tackles won | 21 | 0.46 | 8 |
| Interceptions | 40 | 0.87 | 32 |
| Clearances | 427 | 9.32 | 84 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 59 | 1.29 | 0 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 22 | 0.48 | 72 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.07 | 73 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Nathan Smith makes 35 tackles and 40 interceptions , adding 427 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 118 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 5th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 35 | 0.76 | 32 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | 0.15 | 44 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 52 |
| Foul involvements | 96 | 2.10 | 64 |
| 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 | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nathan Smith has committed 35 fouls and received 7 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly center back (34 appearances), also at right center back (9) and left center back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Similar players
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Tranmere Rovers squad
34 yrs
25 yrs
Nathan Smith previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 25 | 1,977 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 22 | 6.69 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 42 | 3,591 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 32 | 6.96 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 318 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7.11 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 45 | 4,015 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 61 | 6.99 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.43 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA Cup | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.11 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.83 |
About Nathan Smith
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Nathan Smith has scored 5 goals across 46 appearances (46 starts), totalling 4122 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Nathan Smith has attempted 24 shots with 8 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nathan Smith has created 9 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (33% success rate). Nathan Smith has contributed 9 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nathan Smith has registered 35 tackles (21 won), 40 interceptions, and 427 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 743 from 1091 pass attempts, a 68% pass accuracy rate. Nathan Smith has won 336 of 494 total duels.
Discipline
Nathan Smith has received 7 yellow cards this season, committing 35 fouls and winning 61.
About Nathan Smith
Nathan Smith is a 30-year-old defender playing for Tranmere Rovers in the League Two, representing England. Nathan Smith is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 3 April 1996.
Most recent appearance
Nathan Smith's most recent match was away at Grimsby Town on January 14th. Tranmere Rovers drew 1-1. Nathan Smith played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 shot with a match rating of 7.36.
Recent matches
- January 14th1-1 drawvsGrimsby Town(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.36)
- August 1st3-0 lossatMilton Keynes Dons(90 mins, rating 6.57)
- June 17th1-3 winatCheltenham Town(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.59)
- September 14th1-2 lossvsBristol Rovers(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.5)
- July 16th1-1 drawatChesterfield(90 mins, rating 6.44)
Next fixture
Nathan Smith 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
Nathan Smith 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.