Holly McNamara
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Holly McNamara 2025/2026 season stats
As a left striker, Holly McNamara has appeared in 20 A-League Women matches this season, totalling 1,617 minutes at an average rating of 7.45. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other A-League Women attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 14 | 0.80 | 97 |
| Goal involvements | 19 | 1.06 | 99 |
| Shots | 57 | 3.20 | 78 |
| Shots on target | 24 | 1.30 | 76 |
| Shot accuracy | 42.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.58 | n/a | 97 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.06 | 24 |
| Shots off target | 20 | 1.11 | 64 |
| Shots blocked | 13 | 0.72 | 73 |
| Hit woodwork | 4 | 0.22 | 97 |
| Assists | 5 | 0.30 | 91 |
| Key passes | 30 | 1.70 | 84 |
| Chances created | 20 | 1.11 | 82 |
| Big chances created | 7 | 0.39 | 95 |
Holly McNamara has taken 57 shots with 24 on target (42% accuracy), scoring 14 goals. That is a shot roughly every 28 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 78th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Holly McNamara has 5 assists and 30 key passes , creating 7 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 81 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 91st percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 434 | 24.20 | 71 |
| Accurate passes | 300 | 16.70 | 68 |
| Pass accuracy | 69.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 0.72 | 71 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.28 | 42 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Holly McNamara has completed 300 of 434 passes at 69% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 71st percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 23 | 1.28 | 90 |
| Dribble attempts | 52 | 2.89 | 79 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 75 |
| Duels won | 74 | 4.12 | 64 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 0.61 | 42 |
| Touches | 776 | 43.20 | 71 |
| Possession lost | 304 | 16.92 | 68 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 36 | 2.00 | 95 |
| Dispossessed | 32 | 1.78 | 63 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Holly McNamara completes 23 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 74 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 0.28 | 1 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.28 | 33 |
| Clearances | 4 | 0.22 | 16 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Holly McNamara makes 5 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 323 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 1st percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 0.67 | 27 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.06 | 60 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 7 | 0.39 | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 12.00 | n/a | 84 |
| Foul involvements | 48 | 2.67 | 71 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 3 | 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 |
Holly McNamara has committed 12 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 12 fouls.
Positions played
A-League WomenMainly left striker (7 appearances), also at striker (6) and right striker (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Similar players
attackers
Melbourne City W squad
D. Butrus
19 yrs#7
H. McNamara23 yrs#9
D. Jackson
28 yrs#11
C. Uchendu
28 yrs#15
C. Karic21 yrs#20
A. Keane24 yrs#21
B. Henry23 yrs#22
L. McKenna23 yrs#6
I. Charlie Rako17 yrs#10
S. McMahon18 yrs#12
L. Hughes25 yrs#14
K. Jugovic17 yrs#17
L. Davidson25 yrs#18
29 yrs
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Holly McNamara previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League Women | 19 | 949 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 14 | 7.51 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Women | 5 | 435 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 8.75 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Women | 6 | 478 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 5 | 7.33 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Women | 8 | 659 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 5.74 |
About Holly McNamara
A-League Women 2025/2026 season
This season in the A-League Women, Holly McNamara has scored 14 goals and 5 assists across 20 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1617 minutes. That works out to 0.8 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Holly McNamara has attempted 57 shots with 24 on target, a 42% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Holly McNamara has created 20 chances including 7 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 23 successful dribbles from 52 attempts (44% success rate). Holly McNamara has contributed 30 key passes and 25 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Holly McNamara has registered 5 tackles (0 won), 5 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 300 from 434 pass attempts, a 69% pass accuracy rate. Holly McNamara has won 74 of 179 total duels.
Discipline
Holly McNamara has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 36.
About Holly McNamara
Holly McNamara is a 23-year-old forward playing for Melbourne City W in the A-League Women, representing Australia. and wears the number 9 shirt. Born on 23 January 2003.
Most recent appearance
Holly McNamara's most recent match was away at Wellington Phoenix W on June 25th. Melbourne City W won 3-1. Holly McNamara played 90 minutes, registering 2 goals, 3 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 8.12.
Recent matches
- June 25th3-1 winvsWellington Phoenix W(90 mins, 2 goals, rating 8.12)
- January 22nd1-0 winvsMelbourne Victory W(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.7)
- March 28th0-1 winatMelbourne Victory W(81 mins, rating 6.72)
- October 2nd1-2 winatWestern Sydney Wanderers W(10 mins, rating 6.56)
- December 16th1-3 winatCentral Coast Mariners W(76 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.72)
Teammates at Melbourne City W
Holly McNamara currently plays alongside Laura Hughes, Melissa Barbieri, Bryleeh Henry, Alexia Apostolakis, Chinaza Uchendu, Karly Roestbakken, Leah Davidson, Leticia McKenna, Danella Butrus, Deven Jackson, Ellie Wilson, Malena Mieres, Keira Sarris, Danielle Turner, Izabella Charlie Rako, Kaya Jugovic, Aideen Keane, Holly McNamara, Shelby McMahon, Taylor Otto, Rebekah Stott, Caitlin Karic and Ayana Aoyagi at Melbourne City W.