Jay Bird
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Jay Bird 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, Jay Bird has appeared in 8 League Two matches this season, totalling 309 minutes at an average rating of 6.42. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League Two attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 8 | 309 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.42 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.10 |
| Total | 9 | 377 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.38 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Shots | 10 | 2.90 | 88 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.60 | 34 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 6 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 6 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.29 | 44 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 1.46 | 96 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.87 | 83 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.30 | 2 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.29 | 12 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 8 |
Jay Bird has taken 10 shots with 2 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 31 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 88th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Jay Bird has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 309 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 16th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 47 | 13.70 | 17 |
| Accurate passes | 25 | 7.30 | 9 |
| Pass accuracy | 53.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Long balls won | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.29 | 74 |
| Backward passes | 10 | 2.91 | 12 |
| Passes (final third) | 5 | 1.46 | 23 |
Jay Bird has completed 25 of 47 passes at 53% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 17th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 2.04 | 59 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 2 |
| Duels won | 20 | 5.83 | 48 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 3.50 | 62 |
| Touches | 106 | 30.90 | 20 |
| Possession lost | 48 | 13.98 | 40 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.58 | 69 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 2.33 | 92 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 1.17 | 28 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 3.79 | 73 |
Jay Bird completes 0 dribbles and wins 20 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 1 | 0.29 | 3 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.29 | 27 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Clearances | 2 | 0.58 | 17 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 10 | 2.91 | 66 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Jay Bird makes 1 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 309 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 3rd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 3.50 | 96 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.29 | 80 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.29 | 20 |
| Fouls per card | 12.00 | n/a | 70 |
| Foul involvements | 20 | 5.83 | 98 |
| 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 |
Jay Bird has committed 12 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 12 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly striker (1 appearance), also at left striker (1) and right striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
attackers
Salford City squad
M. Langstaff
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J. Bird25 yrs#11
A. Odoh25 yrs#14
R. Graydon
27 yrs#19
D. Udoh
29 yrs#23
K. Malcolm19 yrs#30
J. Powell27 yrs#6
B. Woodburn26 yrs#7
J. Grant31 yrs#8
K. N'Mai22 yrs#10
E. Bonds26 yrs#16
J. Austerfield24 yrs#17
M. Butcher29 yrs#18
K. Cesay23 yrs#21
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26 yrs
Jay Bird previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 14 | 280 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.55 |
 Enterprise National League | 10 | 553 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4.75 |
 FA Cup | 4 | 149 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.68 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise National League | 12 | 530 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Jay Bird
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Jay Bird has featured across 8 appearances (3 starts), totalling 309 minutes. Jay Bird has attempted 10 shots with 2 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jay Bird has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Jay Bird has contributed 1 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jay Bird has registered 1 tackles (1 won), 0 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 25 from 47 pass attempts, a 53% pass accuracy rate. Jay Bird has won 20 of 84 total duels.
Discipline
Jay Bird has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 8.
About Jay Bird
Jay Bird is a 25-year-old forward playing for Salford City in the League Two, representing England. Jay Bird is right-footed and wears the number 11 shirt. Born on 6 May 2001.
Most recent appearance
Jay Bird's most recent match was away at Bristol Rovers on November 28th. Salford City lost 2-1. Jay Bird played 25 minutes, registering 3 shots with a match rating of 6.67.
Recent matches
- March 28th2-0 lossatChesterfield(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 27th0-2 lossvsGrimsby Town(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 28th2-1 lossatBristol Rovers(25 mins, rating 6.67)
- September 28th3-2 winvsSwindon Town(6 mins, rating 6.28)
- May 30th3-1 winvsTranmere Rovers(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Jay Bird and Salford City are next in action on May 7th against Shrewsbury Town in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Salford City vs Shrewsbury Town match preview.
Teammates at Salford City
Jay Bird currently plays alongside Macaulay Langstaff, Will Aimson, Matt Butcher, S. Long, Ben Woodburn, Kyrell Malcolm, Brandon Cooper, Oliver Turton, Luke Garbutt, Adebola Oluwo, Zach Awe, Rosaire Longelo, Elliot Bonds, Daniel Udoh, J. Grant, Kelly N'Mai, Jay Bird, A. Odoh, Ryan Graydon, Michael Rose, Josh Austerfield, Kallum Cesay, Will Norris and Joe Powell at Salford City.