Vimal Yoganathan
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Vimal Yoganathan 2025/2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Vimal Yoganathan has appeared in 34 League One matches this season, totalling 1,639 minutes at an average rating of 6.06. 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 | 34 | 1,639 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 54 | 6.06 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 196 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.39 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.44 |
| Total | 39 | 1,948 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 57 | 6.10 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.20 | 75 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.16 | 39 |
| Shots | 25 | 1.40 | 56 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.30 | 43 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Shot conversion | 12.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.60 | n/a | 90 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.16 | 74 |
| Shots off target | 14 | 0.77 | 80 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.33 | 33 |
| Hit woodwork | 3 | 0.16 | 95 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Key passes | 8 | 0.40 | 6 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.27 | 9 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.05 | 19 |
Vimal Yoganathan has taken 25 shots with 5 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 66 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 56th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Vimal Yoganathan has 0 assists and 8 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 328 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 15th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 552 | 30.30 | 44 |
| Accurate passes | 398 | 21.90 | 41 |
| Pass accuracy | 72.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Long balls won | 25 | 1.37 | 50 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.05 | 10 |
| Backward passes | 112 | 6.15 | 37 |
| Passes (final third) | 91 | 5.00 | 54 |
Vimal Yoganathan has completed 398 of 552 passes at 72% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 44th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 18 | 0.99 | 72 |
| Dribble attempts | 37 | 2.03 | 74 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 47 |
| Duels won | 152 | 8.35 | 97 |
| Aerials won | 53 | 2.91 | 95 |
| Touches | 913 | 50.10 | 51 |
| Possession lost | 251 | 13.78 | 52 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 0.60 | 31 |
| Fouls won | 30 | 1.65 | 77 |
| Dispossessed | 19 | 1.04 | 47 |
| Turnovers | 42 | 2.31 | 70 |
Vimal Yoganathan completes 18 dribbles at a 49% success rate and wins 152 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 54 | 2.97 | 98 |
| Tackles won | 37 | 2.03 | 98 |
| Interceptions | 19 | 1.04 | 76 |
| Clearances | 32 | 1.76 | 71 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 71 | 3.90 | 34 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 3 | 0.16 | 98 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 66 |
| Errors led to goal | 2 | 0.11 | 96 |
Vimal Yoganathan makes 54 tackles and 19 interceptions , adding 32 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 30 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 98th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 19 | 1.04 | 37 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.27 | 78 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.05 | 98 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0.22 | 78 |
| Fouls per card | 3.17 | n/a | 22 |
| Foul involvements | 49 | 2.69 | 63 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Vimal Yoganathan has committed 19 fouls and received 5 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 3.2 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly left defensive midfielder (10 appearances), also at right winger (3) and attacking midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Vimal Yoganathan previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Enterprise National League | 17 | 832 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5.88 |
| League One | 5 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5.36 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 165 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.84 |
About Vimal Yoganathan
League One 2025/2026 season
This season in the League One, Vimal Yoganathan has scored 3 goals across 34 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1639 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Vimal Yoganathan has attempted 25 shots with 5 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Vimal Yoganathan has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 18 successful dribbles from 37 attempts (49% success rate). Vimal Yoganathan has contributed 8 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Vimal Yoganathan has registered 54 tackles (37 won), 19 interceptions, and 32 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 398 from 552 pass attempts, a 72% pass accuracy rate. Vimal Yoganathan has won 152 of 253 total duels.
Discipline
Vimal Yoganathan has received 5 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 19 fouls and winning 30.
About Vimal Yoganathan
Vimal Yoganathan is a 20-year-old midfielder playing for Barnsley in the League One, representing Sri Lanka. Vimal Yoganathan is left-footed and wears the number 45 shirt. Born on 13 January 2006.
Most recent appearance
Vimal Yoganathan's most recent match was away at Bradford City on June 2nd. Barnsley drew 2-2. Vimal Yoganathan played 8 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 5.62.
Recent matches
- June 2nd2-2 drawvsBradford City(8 mins, 1 red card, rating 5.62)
- April 18th0-0 drawatPort Vale(90 mins, rating 8.12)
- July 16th1-3 winatRotherham United(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.1)
- November 6th0-3 lossvsPlymouth Argyle(78 mins, rating 6.93)
- August 20th1-1 drawatBurton Albion(90 mins, rating 6.97)
Next fixture
Vimal Yoganathan and Barnsley are next in action on May 7th against Wigan Athletic in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic match preview.
Teammates at Barnsley
Vimal Yoganathan currently plays alongside Amani Richards, Cieran Slicker, Tyrese Noslin, J. Bland, Charlie Lennon, Isaac Smith, Patrick Kelly, Makenzie Kirk, L. Connell, Corey O'Keeffe, Fábio Jaló, M. de Gevigney, K. Łopata, K. Flavell, Reyes Cleary, Jack Shepherd, Vimal Yoganathan, K. Nwakali, J. Earl, G. Gent, Cameron McGeehan and Clayton Taylor at Barnsley.