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Jay O'Shea
Republic of IrelandMatch-by-match stats
J. O'Shea
Jay O'Shea 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Jay O'Shea has appeared in 21 A-League Men matches this season, totalling 1,698 minutes at an average rating of 7.03. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other A-League Men midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 49 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.21 | 52 |
| Shots | 36 | 1.90 | 67 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.30 | 36 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 47 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 67 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots off target | 15 | 0.80 | 73 |
| Shots blocked | 15 | 0.80 | 82 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 64 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 48 |
| Key passes | 35 | 1.90 | 87 |
| Chances created | 29 | 1.54 | 91 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.32 | 72 |
Jay O'Shea has taken 36 shots with 6 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 47 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 67th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Jay O'Shea has 2 assists and 35 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 59 minutes. Jay O'Shea has set up 37 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 48th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 908 | 48.10 | 79 |
| Accurate passes | 727 | 38.50 | 78 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 47 |
| Long balls won | 64 | 3.39 | 94 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 20 | 1.06 | 86 |
| Backward passes | 160 | 8.48 | 61 |
| Passes (final third) | 185 | 9.81 | 95 |
Jay O'Shea has completed 727 of 908 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 20 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 79th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.48 | 23 |
| Dribble attempts | 15 | 0.80 | 16 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 76 |
| Duels won | 56 | 2.97 | 10 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 0.58 | 29 |
| Touches | 1203 | 63.80 | 76 |
| Possession lost | 286 | 15.16 | 73 |
| Dribbled past | 17 | 0.90 | 49 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 0.69 | 23 |
| Dispossessed | 14 | 0.74 | 22 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Jay O'Shea completes 9 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 56 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (29th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 24 | 1.27 | 20 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 0.74 | 24 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 0.69 | 41 |
| Clearances | 19 | 1.01 | 39 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 118 | 6.25 | 89 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 41 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Jay O'Shea makes 24 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 19 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 71 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 20th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 17 | 0.90 | 36 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.16 | 44 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.05 | 39 |
| Fouls per card | 5.67 | n/a | 56 |
| Foul involvements | 30 | 1.59 | 27 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 2 | 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 O'Shea has committed 17 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.7 fouls.
Positions played
A-League MenMainly left central midfielder (7 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (4) and central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Jay O'Shea previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League Men | 26 | 2,340 | 3 | 6 | 38 | 51 | 7.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Men | 26 | 2,194 | 7 | 4 | 77 | 48 | 7.76 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Men | 24 | 2,083 | 9 | 2 | 62 | 26 | 7.51 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Men | 26 | 2,340 | 3 | 10 | 82 | 33 | 7.71 |
About Jay O'Shea
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jay O'Shea has created 29 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (60% success rate). Jay O'Shea has contributed 35 key passes and 74 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jay O'Shea has registered 24 tackles (14 won), 13 interceptions, and 19 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 727 from 908 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Jay O'Shea has won 56 of 112 total duels.
Discipline
Jay O'Shea has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 17 fouls and winning 13.
About Jay O'Shea
Jay O'Shea is a 38-year-old midfielder, representing Republic of Ireland. Jay O'Shea is right-footed and wears the number 26 shirt. Born on 10 August 1988.
Most recent appearance
Jay O'Shea's most recent match was away at Perth Glory on August 11th. They lost 2-1. Jay O'Shea played 71 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.52.
Recent matches
- August 11th2-1 lossatPerth Glory(71 mins, rating 7.52)
- November 26th2-3 lossvsMelbourne City(16 mins, rating 6.39)
- April 19th2-2 drawatCentral Coast Mariners(73 mins, rating 6.66)
- June 10th0-0 drawvsSydney(90 mins, rating 6.41)
- November 25th1-2 lossvsWellington Phoenix(90 mins, rating 7.16)