Sam Hughes
England
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Sam Hughes 2024/2025 season stats
As a left center back, Sam Hughes has appeared in 27 League One matches this season, totalling 1,992 minutes at an average rating of 6.82. 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 | 27 | 1,992 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 6.82 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Total | 28 | 2,112 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 6.58 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.05 | 34 |
| Shots | 10 | 0.50 | 45 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.20 | 64 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 70 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 59 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.05 | 61 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.18 | 37 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.36 | 76 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.20 | 18 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.18 | 32 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 13 |
Sam Hughes has taken 10 shots with 4 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 199 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 45th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Sam Hughes has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 498 minutes. Sam Hughes has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1367 | 61.80 | 96 |
| Accurate passes | 1150 | 52.00 | 95 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Long balls won | 43 | 1.94 | 38 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Backward passes | 94 | 4.25 | 54 |
| Passes (final third) | 93 | 4.20 | 28 |
Sam Hughes has completed 1150 of 1367 passes at 84% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 96th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.09 | 15 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.18 | 16 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 45 |
| Duels won | 182 | 8.22 | 91 |
| Aerials won | 137 | 6.19 | 97 |
| Touches | 1750 | 79.10 | 92 |
| Possession lost | 248 | 11.20 | 21 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.14 | 8 |
| Fouls won | 28 | 1.27 | 72 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 0.45 | 55 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0.09 | 64 |
Sam Hughes completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 182 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 17 | 0.77 | 3 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 0.45 | 8 |
| Interceptions | 19 | 0.86 | 39 |
| Clearances | 198 | 8.95 | 95 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 78 | 3.52 | 74 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.09 | 80 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 37 |
Sam Hughes makes 17 tackles and 19 interceptions , adding 198 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 117 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 3rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 0.72 | 29 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.18 | 59 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Foul involvements | 44 | 1.99 | 58 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Sam Hughes has committed 16 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly left center back (11 appearances), also at right center back (7) and center back (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 29 | 2,525 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 38 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 42 | 3,780 | 3 | 6 | 29 | 29 | 7.26 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 21 | 1,890 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 23 | 6.89 |
About Sam Hughes
League One 2024/2025 season
This season in the League One, Sam Hughes has scored 1 goal across 27 appearances (22 starts), totalling 1992 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Sam Hughes has attempted 10 shots with 4 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sam Hughes has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (50% success rate). Sam Hughes has contributed 4 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sam Hughes has registered 17 tackles (10 won), 19 interceptions, and 198 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1150 from 1367 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Sam Hughes has won 182 of 260 total duels.
Discipline
Sam Hughes has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 28.
About Sam Hughes
Sam Hughes is a 29-year-old defender playing for Peterborough United in the League One, representing England. Sam Hughes is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 15 April 1997.
Most recent appearance
Sam Hughes's most recent match was away at Mansfield Town on October 6th. Peterborough United lost 4-2. Sam Hughes played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.48.
Recent matches
- October 6th4-2 lossatMansfield Town(90 mins, rating 6.48)
- April 8th1-1 drawvsBolton Wanderers(90 mins, rating 7.22)
- July 31st1-1 drawatBarnsley(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.04)
- July 13th1-2 lossvsBirmingham City(90 mins, rating 7.1)
- May 13th3-4 winatCrawley Town(63 mins, rating 6.82)
Next fixture
Sam Hughes and Peterborough United are next in action on March 5th against Milton Keynes Dons in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Milton Keynes Dons vs Peterborough United match preview.
Teammates at Peterborough United
Sam Hughes currently plays alongside Evan Weir, David Okagbue, Collin Andeng-Ndi, Ethan Williams, Declan Frith, Josh Feeney, Harry Ashfield, Lucca Mendonca, Owura Edwards, Ben Woods, Bolu Shofowoke, Liam Kelly, Patryk Sykut, Bastian Smith, Thomas O'Connor, Harry Leonard, Harrison Jones, Harley Mills, Chris Conn-Clarke, Sam Hughes, Rio Adebisi, Matthew Garbett, Alex Bass, Donay O'Brien-Brady, Brandon Khela, Carl Johnston, Danny Ormerod and James Dornelly at Peterborough United.