Ryan Tafazolli
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Ryan Tafazolli 2025/2026 season stats
As a center back, Ryan Tafazolli has appeared in 22 League Two matches this season, totalling 1,646 minutes at an average rating of 7.15. 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 | 22 | 1,646 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 7.15 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.49 |
| Total | 23 | 1,736 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 7.12 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.11 | 56 |
| Shots | 7 | 0.40 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.20 | 53 |
| Shot accuracy | 57.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Shot conversion | 29.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 85 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.16 | 26 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.05 | 14 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.30 | 27 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.11 | 15 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 15 |
Ryan Tafazolli has taken 7 shots with 4 on target (57% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 235 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 24th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ryan Tafazolli has 0 assists and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 823 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 | 723 | 39.50 | 73 |
| Accurate passes | 503 | 27.50 | 69 |
| Pass accuracy | 70.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Long balls won | 49 | 2.68 | 67 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.05 | 28 |
| Backward passes | 40 | 2.19 | 12 |
| Passes (final third) | 96 | 5.25 | 24 |
Ryan Tafazolli has completed 503 of 723 passes at 70% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 73rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.22 | 40 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.33 | 34 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 75 |
| Duels won | 163 | 8.91 | 95 |
| Aerials won | 136 | 7.44 | 99 |
| Touches | 1064 | 58.20 | 50 |
| Possession lost | 240 | 13.12 | 28 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.27 | 24 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.33 | 7 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.22 | 23 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 0.33 | 6 |
Ryan Tafazolli completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 163 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 20 | 1.09 | 14 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 0.77 | 30 |
| Interceptions | 20 | 1.09 | 61 |
| Clearances | 193 | 10.55 | 92 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 50 | 2.73 | 30 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 4 | 0.22 | 42 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 63 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Ryan Tafazolli makes 20 tackles and 20 interceptions , adding 193 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 82 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 14th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 0.38 | 3 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.16 | 49 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 2.33 | n/a | 12 |
| Foul involvements | 13 | 0.71 | 1 |
| 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 |
Ryan Tafazolli has committed 7 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.3 fouls.
Positions played
League TwoMainly center back (12 appearances), also at left center back (8).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Ryan Tafazolli previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.24 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.66 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 32 | 2,311 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 23 | 6.37 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 25 | 2,020 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 29 | 7.13 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 36 | 3,226 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 43 | 7.40 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 136 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6.88 |
About Ryan Tafazolli
League Two 2025/2026 season
This season in the League Two, Ryan Tafazolli has scored 2 goals across 22 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1646 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Ryan Tafazolli has attempted 7 shots with 4 on target, a 57% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ryan Tafazolli has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Ryan Tafazolli has contributed 5 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ryan Tafazolli has registered 20 tackles (14 won), 20 interceptions, and 193 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 503 from 723 pass attempts, a 70% pass accuracy rate. Ryan Tafazolli has won 163 of 218 total duels.
Discipline
Ryan Tafazolli has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 6.
About Ryan Tafazolli
Ryan Tafazolli is a 34-year-old defender playing for Swindon Town in the League Two, representing England. Ryan Tafazolli is left-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 28 September 1991.
Most recent appearance
Ryan Tafazolli's most recent match was away at Chesterfield on January 14th. Swindon Town lost 1-2. Ryan Tafazolli played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.7.
Recent matches
- January 14th1-2 lossvsChesterfield(90 mins, rating 6.7)
- November 6th2-1 winvsWalsall(90 mins, rating 6.91)
- June 20th1-1 drawatCambridge United(90 mins, rating 7.07)
- April 28th1-1 drawvsFleetwood Town(76 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.73)
- February 26th0-1 winatTranmere Rovers(89 mins, rating 7.43)
Next fixture
Ryan Tafazolli and Swindon Town are next in action on May 7th against Cardiff City in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cardiff City vs Swindon Town match preview.
Teammates at Swindon Town
Ryan Tafazolli currently plays alongside Tom Nichols, Joe Snowdon, Aaron Drinan, Jake Tabor, Fletcher Holman, Ollie Palmer, Filozofe Mabete, Stephan Negru, Connor Ripley, Gavin Kilkenny, Ryan Tafazolli, James Ball, Daniel Butterworth, Mitch Clark, Lewis Ward, Harrison Minturn, James Debayo, Ollie Clarke, Joel McGregor, Matty Virtue, Sonny Hart, Paul Glatzel, Harry Smith, Billy Kirkman and Ben Middlemas at Swindon Town.