Manaia Poppy Elliott
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Match-by-match stats
Manaia Poppy Elliott 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Manaia Poppy Elliott has appeared in 23 A-League Women matches this season, totalling 1,655 minutes at an average rating of 6.72. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other A-League Women defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.20 | 93 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.38 | 95 |
| Shots | 39 | 2.10 | 99 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 0.70 | 97 |
| Shot accuracy | 31.0% | n/a | 56 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 66 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.05 | 70 |
| Shots off target | 20 | 1.09 | 99 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.38 | 91 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.20 | 96 |
| Key passes | 25 | 1.40 | 92 |
| Chances created | 11 | 0.60 | 82 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.11 | 79 |
Manaia Poppy Elliott has taken 39 shots with 12 on target (31% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 42 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 99th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Manaia Poppy Elliott has 4 assists and 25 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 150 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 96th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 493 | 26.80 | 12 |
| Accurate passes | 315 | 17.10 | 12 |
| Pass accuracy | 64.0% | n/a | 13 |
| Long balls won | 15 | 0.82 | 9 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 23 | 1.25 | 98 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Manaia Poppy Elliott has completed 315 of 493 passes at 64% accuracy , plus 23 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 12th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 0.54 | 74 |
| Dribble attempts | 45 | 2.45 | 98 |
| Dribble success | 0.2% | n/a | 14 |
| Duels won | 84 | 4.57 | 73 |
| Aerials won | 15 | 0.82 | 66 |
| Touches | 1079 | 58.70 | 35 |
| Possession lost | 373 | 20.28 | 81 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 18 | 0.98 | 89 |
| Dispossessed | 21 | 1.14 | 92 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Manaia Poppy Elliott completes 10 dribbles at a 22% success rate and wins 84 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 42 | 2.28 | 68 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 22 | 1.20 | 42 |
| Clearances | 41 | 2.23 | 13 |
| 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 | 36 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Manaia Poppy Elliott makes 42 tackles and 22 interceptions , adding 41 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 39 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 68th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 18 | 0.98 | 78 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.16 | 79 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 65 |
| Foul involvements | 36 | 1.96 | 89 |
| 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 |
Manaia Poppy Elliott has committed 18 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
A-League WomenMainly left back (8 appearances), also at left wing back (4) and right wing back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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27 yrs
Manaia Poppy Elliott previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League Women | 23 | 1,299 | 4 | 1 | 25 | 29 | 6.98 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Women | 16 | 626 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 25 | 6.55 |
About Manaia Poppy Elliott
A-League Women 2025/2026 season
This season in the A-League Women, Manaia Poppy Elliott has scored 3 goals and 4 assists across 23 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1655 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Manaia Poppy Elliott has attempted 39 shots with 12 on target, a 31% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Manaia Poppy Elliott has created 11 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 10 successful dribbles from 45 attempts (22% success rate). Manaia Poppy Elliott has contributed 25 key passes and 84 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Manaia Poppy Elliott has registered 42 tackles (0 won), 22 interceptions, and 41 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 315 from 493 pass attempts, a 64% pass accuracy rate. Manaia Poppy Elliott has won 84 of 189 total duels.
Discipline
Manaia Poppy Elliott has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 18.
About Manaia Poppy Elliott
Manaia Poppy Elliott is a 21-year-old defender playing for Wellington Phoenix W in the A-League Women, representing New Zealand. and wears the number 11 shirt. Born on 21 April 2005.
Most recent appearance
Manaia Poppy Elliott's most recent match was away at Melbourne City W on June 25th. Wellington Phoenix W lost 3-1. Manaia Poppy Elliott played 65 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.31.
Recent matches
- June 25th3-1 lossatMelbourne City W(65 mins, rating 6.31)
- August 17th2-0 winvsBrisbane Roar W(120 mins, rating 6.72)
- December 22nd2-1 lossatBrisbane Roar W(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.88)
- September 15th0-2 winatAdelaide United W(90 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.2)
- September 10th0-1 lossvsWestern Sydney Wanderers W(55 mins, rating 6.53)
Teammates at Wellington Phoenix W
Manaia Poppy Elliott currently plays alongside Brooke Nunn, Mackenzie Anthony, Alyssa Whinham, Lara Wall, Ellie Delane Walker, M. Woods, Marisa Isabel Van Der Meer, Emma Main, Harriet Grace Muller, Ela Jerez, Brooke Neary, Lucia Leon, Mackenzie Dale Barry, Manaia Poppy Elliott, Macey Leigh Fraser, Tessel Middag, Sabitra Bhandari, Grace Joanna Jale, Zoe Benson, Tiana Jaber, Victoria Esson, Daisy Brazendale, Olivia Ingham, Ella McCann, Ella McMillan, Aimee Danieli-Feinberg, Emma Sheela Pijnenburg, Catherine Bott, Pia Vlok and Grace Bartlett at Wellington Phoenix W.