Michael Forbes
England
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Michael Forbes 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Michael Forbes has appeared in 5 Premiership matches this season, totalling 450 minutes at an average rating of 6.96. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.60 | 63 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 38 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.20 | 84 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.60 | 87 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.20 | 21 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.20 | 19 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 31 |
Michael Forbes has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 150 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.7 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 63rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Michael Forbes has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 450 minutes. Michael Forbes has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 44th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 271 | 54.20 | 69 |
| Accurate passes | 233 | 46.60 | 69 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Long balls won | 15 | 3.00 | 68 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Backward passes | 12 | 2.40 | 19 |
| Passes (final third) | 22 | 4.40 | 19 |
Michael Forbes has completed 233 of 271 passes at 86% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 69th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.20 | 29 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.20 | 24 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Duels won | 41 | 8.20 | 96 |
| Aerials won | 32 | 6.40 | 96 |
| Touches | 361 | 72.20 | 66 |
| Possession lost | 45 | 9.00 | 28 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 1.00 | 66 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Michael Forbes completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 41 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 0.80 | 41 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.20 | 13 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 1.60 | 82 |
| Clearances | 38 | 7.60 | 69 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 12 | 2.40 | 15 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.20 | 74 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Michael Forbes makes 4 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 38 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 113 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 41st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.60 | 31 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 26 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 1.60 | 50 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | 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 |
Michael Forbes has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
PremiershipMainly left center back (5 appearances).
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 | 22 | 1,651 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 6.80 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 6 | 146 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5.59 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 175 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.94 |
About Michael Forbes
Premiership 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premiership, Michael Forbes has featured across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 450 minutes. Michael Forbes has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.74 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Michael Forbes has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Michael Forbes has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Michael Forbes has registered 4 tackles (1 won), 8 interceptions, and 38 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 233 from 271 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Michael Forbes has won 41 of 62 total duels.
Discipline
Michael Forbes has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 5.
About Michael Forbes
Michael Forbes is a 22-year-old defender playing for Dundee United in the Premiership, representing England. and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 29 April 2004.
Most recent appearance
Michael Forbes's most recent match was away at Motherwell on May 4th. Dundee United lost 3-0. Michael Forbes played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.19.
Recent matches
- May 4th3-0 lossatMotherwell(90 mins, rating 6.19)
- November 5th0-4 winatKilmarnock(90 mins, rating 7.96)
- December 29th0-2 lossvsDundee(90 mins, rating 7.11)
- February 1st4-0 lossatHearts(90 mins, rating 6.38)
- January 6th1-1 drawvsRangers(90 mins, rating 7.18)
Next fixture
Michael Forbes and Dundee United are next in action on November 7th against Celtic in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Dundee United vs Celtic match preview.
Teammates at Dundee United
Michael Forbes currently plays alongside Kevin Ciubotaru, Mehdi Merghem, Abdoulaye Yoro, Lyall Cameron, Dario Naamo, Lachlan Rose, Jesse Randall, Joshua Rawlins, Miller Thomson, Jack Walton, Will Ferry, Zidane Iqbal, Neil Farrugia, Ross Graham, Zachary Sapsford, Idjessi Metsoko, Daniel Bennie, Michael Forbes, Dylan Tait, J. Amissah, Panutche Camara, Emmanuel Agyei, Bert Esselink and Iurie Iovu at Dundee United.