Aaron Donnelly
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Aaron Donnelly 2024/2025 season stats
As a left center back, Aaron Donnelly has appeared in 11 Premiership matches this season, totalling 966 minutes at an average rating of 6.74. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 17 | 1,287 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 6.64 |
 Premiership | 11 | 966 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 6.74 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.53 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Total | 30 | 2,463 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 20 | 6.45 |
PremiershipAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 79 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.09 | 50 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.70 | 63 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 58 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 83 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.28 | 54 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.37 | 70 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 8 | 0.70 | 61 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.65 | 74 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.19 | 77 |
Aaron Donnelly has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 121 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 63rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Aaron Donnelly has 0 assists and 8 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 138 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 370 | 34.50 | 45 |
| Accurate passes | 223 | 20.80 | 28 |
| Pass accuracy | 60.0% | n/a | 5 |
| Long balls won | 31 | 2.89 | 73 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.19 | 45 |
| Backward passes | 27 | 2.52 | 35 |
| Passes (final third) | 106 | 9.88 | 91 |
Aaron Donnelly has completed 223 of 370 passes at 60% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 45th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 4 |
| Duels won | 59 | 5.50 | 51 |
| Aerials won | 40 | 3.73 | 73 |
| Touches | 651 | 60.70 | 53 |
| Possession lost | 232 | 21.61 | 100 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.19 | 11 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 0.75 | 53 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.09 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0.37 | 69 |
Aaron Donnelly completes 0 dribbles and wins 59 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 13 | 1.21 | 23 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 0.65 | 25 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 1.12 | 64 |
| Clearances | 81 | 7.55 | 86 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 26 | 2.42 | 22 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.19 | 72 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.09 | 85 |
| Errors led to goal | 3 | 0.28 | 100 |
Aaron Donnelly makes 13 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 81 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 74 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 23rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.28 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.09 | 30 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 36 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 1.02 | 13 |
| 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 |
Aaron Donnelly has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly left center back (10 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Aaron Donnelly previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 21 | 1,651 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 6.96 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 20 | 1,714 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 6.72 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.73 |
About Aaron Donnelly
Premiership 2024/2025 season
This season in the Premiership, Aaron Donnelly has scored 1 goal across 11 appearances (10 starts), totalling 966 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Aaron Donnelly has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Aaron Donnelly has created 7 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. Aaron Donnelly has contributed 8 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Aaron Donnelly has registered 13 tackles (7 won), 12 interceptions, and 81 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 223 from 370 pass attempts, a 60% pass accuracy rate. Aaron Donnelly has won 59 of 94 total duels.
Discipline
Aaron Donnelly has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 8.
About Aaron Donnelly
Aaron Donnelly is a 23-year-old defender playing for Dundee in the Premiership, representing Northern Ireland. Aaron Donnelly is left-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 8 June 2003.
Most recent appearance
Aaron Donnelly's most recent match was away at Rangers on January 24th. Dundee drew 1-1. Aaron Donnelly played 1 minutes with a match rating of 6.59.
Recent matches
- June 30th2-3 winatAberdeen(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 31st0-0 drawatSt. Mirren(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 5th2-1 winvsKilmarnock(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 5th1-0 winvsFalkirk(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 4th1-0 lossatMotherwell(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Aaron Donnelly and Dundee are next in action on March 4th against Celtic in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Celtic vs Dundee match preview.
Teammates at Dundee
Aaron Donnelly currently plays alongside Callum Jones, Brad Halliday, Owen Bevan, Harry Sharp, Žan Bešir, Alan Forrest, Ethan Hamilton, Kieran O'Hara, Simon Murray, Ashley Hay, Ryan Astley, Joe Westley, Joe Bevan, Finlay Robertson, Aaron Donnelly, Charlie Reilly, Drey Wright, Imari Samuels, I. Odutayo and Ryan Finnigan at Dundee.