Liam Smith
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Match-by-match stats
Liam Smith 2022/2023 season stats
As a right center back, Liam Smith has appeared in 28 Premiership matches this season, totalling 2,476 minutes at an average rating of 6.76. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 28 | 2,476 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 33 | 6.76 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6.38 |
| Total | 30 | 2,656 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 36 | 6.73 |
PremiershipAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 31 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.04 | 35 |
| Shots | 12 | 0.40 | 33 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 39 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 57 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 79 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.04 | 61 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.22 | 66 |
| Shots blocked | 12 | 0.44 | 60 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.04 | 73 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Key passes | 16 | 0.60 | 61 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 19 |
Liam Smith has taken 12 shots with 2 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 206 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 33rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Liam Smith has 0 assists and 16 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1038 | 37.70 | 57 |
| Accurate passes | 766 | 27.80 | 59 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 0.65 | 19 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Accurate crosses | 12 | 0.44 | 69 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Liam Smith has completed 766 of 1038 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 12 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 57th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.25 | 47 |
| Dribble attempts | 11 | 0.40 | 42 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 68 |
| Duels won | 87 | 3.16 | 2 |
| Aerials won | 35 | 1.27 | 22 |
| Touches | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Possession lost | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 0.40 | 44 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 0.44 | 15 |
| Dispossessed | 12 | 0.44 | 66 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Liam Smith completes 7 dribbles at a 64% success rate and wins 87 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (22nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 33 | 1.20 | 28 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Interceptions | 39 | 1.42 | 76 |
| Clearances | 90 | 3.27 | 58 |
| 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 | 50 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Liam Smith makes 33 tackles and 39 interceptions , adding 90 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 75 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 28th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 0.80 | 45 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 6 |
| Foul involvements | 34 | 1.24 | 19 |
| 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 |
Liam Smith has committed 22 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
PremiershipMainly right center back (8 appearances), also at left center back (5) and left back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Liam Smith previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 13 | 1,032 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 6.83 |
 League Two | 11 | 897 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 6.76 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 20 | 1,699 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 28 | 6.98 |
About Liam Smith
Premiership 2022/2023 season
This season in the Premiership, Liam Smith has scored 1 goal across 28 appearances (27 starts), totalling 2476 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Liam Smith has attempted 12 shots with 2 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Liam Smith has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (64% success rate). Liam Smith has contributed 16 key passes and 61 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Liam Smith has registered 33 tackles (0 won), 39 interceptions, and 90 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 766 from 1038 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Liam Smith has won 87 of 178 total duels.
Discipline
Liam Smith has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 12.
About Liam Smith
Liam Smith is a 30-year-old defender playing for St. Johnstone in the Premiership, representing Scotland. Liam Smith is right-footed and wears the number 33 shirt. Born on 10 April 1996.
Most recent appearance
Liam Smith's most recent match was away at Crawley Town on September 3rd. St. Johnstone lost 2-0. Liam Smith played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.43.
Recent matches
- September 3rd2-0 lossatCrawley Town(90 mins, rating 6.43)
- July 4th2-0 winvsSwindon Town(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.75)
- February 5th2-0 lossatColchester United(78 mins, rating 7.04)
- May 5th0-3 winatCrewe Alexandra(90 mins, rating 7.04)
- December 7th1-0 lossatHarrogate Town(90 mins, rating 6.43)
Next fixture
Liam Smith and St. Johnstone are next in action on October 22nd against Kilmarnock in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the St. Johnstone vs Kilmarnock match preview.
Teammates at St. Johnstone
Liam Smith currently plays alongside R. Paton, Ross Sinclair, Morgan Boyes, T. Steven, Macaulay Tait, Kyle Thomson, Toby Steward, Zach Mitchell, Kai Fotheringham, Josh Fowler, Reece McAlear, Louis Lloyd, C. Diabate, Jack Baird, J. Holt, Matthew Foulds, Sam Stanton, Jamie Gullan, Danny Finlayson, Logan Chalmers, Unax Álvarez, B. Mikulić, Matty Todd, Liam Smith and C. Hepburn at St. Johnstone.