Sam Gale
England
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Sam Gale 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Sam Gale has appeared in 4 League One matches this season, totalling 360 minutes at an average rating of 6.96. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One 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 One | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6.96 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.70 |
| Total | 6 | 570 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 6.87 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.50 | 48 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 39 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.25 | 46 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.25 | 65 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.30 | 30 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.25 | 28 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 36 |
Sam Gale has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 180 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 48th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Sam Gale has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 360 minutes. Sam Gale has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 45th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 198 | 49.50 | 79 |
| Accurate passes | 150 | 37.50 | 73 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 5.25 | 95 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.25 | 54 |
| Backward passes | 7 | 1.75 | 4 |
| Passes (final third) | 30 | 7.50 | 57 |
Sam Gale has completed 150 of 198 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 79th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.50 | 77 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.50 | 50 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Duels won | 21 | 5.25 | 44 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 2.00 | 28 |
| Touches | 283 | 70.80 | 76 |
| Possession lost | 56 | 14.00 | 51 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.25 | 35 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 1.00 | 62 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.50 | 68 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sam Gale completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 21 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (28th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 2.00 | 68 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 1.25 | 69 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 2.00 | 86 |
| Clearances | 24 | 6.00 | 63 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 10 | 2.50 | 22 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.25 | 80 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Sam Gale makes 8 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 24 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 68th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.50 | 19 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.25 | 62 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 58 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 1.50 | 36 |
| 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 |
Sam Gale has committed 2 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly left center back (2 appearances), also at right center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Sam Gale previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 41 | 3,356 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 60 | 6.73 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.04 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 22 | 1,953 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 46 | 7.17 |
About Sam Gale
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Sam Gale has featured across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 360 minutes. Sam Gale has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.02 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sam Gale has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). Sam Gale has contributed 1 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sam Gale has registered 8 tackles (5 won), 8 interceptions, and 24 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 150 from 198 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Sam Gale has won 21 of 32 total duels.
Discipline
Sam Gale has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 4.
About Sam Gale
Sam Gale is a 21-year-old defender playing for Barnsley in the League One, representing England. Sam Gale is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 1 October 2004.
Most recent appearance
Sam Gale's most recent match was away at Blackpool on May 4th. Barnsley won 2-1. Sam Gale played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.99.
Recent matches
- May 4th2-1 winvsBlackpool(90 mins, rating 6.99)
- November 5th1-3 winatLeyton Orient(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.97)
- June 9th3-2 winvsCrewe Alexandra(90 mins, rating 6.41)
- May 25th0-0 drawatDoncaster Rovers(90 mins, rating 7.36)
- July 7th0-1 lossvsBromley(90 mins, rating 6.5)
Next fixture
Sam Gale and Barnsley are next in action on January 4th against Stevenage in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Barnsley vs Stevenage match preview.
Teammates at Barnsley
Sam Gale currently plays alongside Kieren Flavell, Cieran Slicker, Ziyad Larkeche, Cameron McGeehan, Clayton Taylor, Arley Kay, Tyrese Noslin, Makenzie Kirk, Vimal Yoganathan, Rogan Ravenhill, Connor O'Riordan, Luca Connell, Sam Gale, Leo Farrell, Georgie Gent, Jonathan Bland, Fábio Jaló, Patrick Kelly, Isaac Smith, Ben Hamed Touré, Amani Richards, Reyes Cleary and Jack Shepherd at Barnsley.