Reece McAlear
Scotland
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Reece McAlear 2026/2027 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Reece McAlear has appeared in 4 Premiership matches this season, totalling 339 minutes at an average rating of 6.59. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shots | 5 | 1.30 | 45 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 52 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 36 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.53 | 40 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.53 | 57 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.30 | 5 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.27 | 5 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 29 |
Reece McAlear has taken 5 shots with 1 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 68 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 45th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Reece McAlear has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 339 minutes. Reece McAlear has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 238 | 63.20 | 83 |
| Accurate passes | 195 | 51.80 | 79 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 3.19 | 88 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.27 | 64 |
| Backward passes | 44 | 11.68 | 83 |
| Passes (final third) | 30 | 7.96 | 79 |
Reece McAlear has completed 195 of 238 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 83rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.53 | 48 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 1.06 | 40 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 50 |
| Duels won | 19 | 5.04 | 40 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 1.86 | 88 |
| Touches | 298 | 79.10 | 74 |
| Possession lost | 57 | 15.13 | 69 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 1.06 | 74 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.53 | 19 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.80 | 33 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Reece McAlear completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 19 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 2.12 | 55 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 1.33 | 48 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.53 | 7 |
| Clearances | 9 | 2.39 | 88 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 19 | 5.04 | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.27 | 76 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Reece McAlear makes 8 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 42 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 55th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 2.92 | 88 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 26 |
| Foul involvements | 13 | 3.45 | 64 |
| 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 |
Reece McAlear has committed 11 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
PremiershipMainly right defensive midfielder (2 appearances), also at left central midfielder (1) and right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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R. Paton26 yrs#99
J. Holt33 yrs#7
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Reece McAlear previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 24 | 922 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 21 | 6.86 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | 13 | 836 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 6.88 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 164 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership Play-Offs | 6 | 524 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Reece McAlear
Premiership 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premiership, Reece McAlear has featured across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 339 minutes. Reece McAlear has attempted 5 shots with 1 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.14 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Reece McAlear has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (50% success rate). Reece McAlear has contributed 1 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Reece McAlear has registered 8 tackles (5 won), 2 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 195 from 238 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Reece McAlear has won 19 of 44 total duels.
Discipline
Reece McAlear has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 2.
About Reece McAlear
Reece McAlear is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for St. Johnstone in the Premiership, representing Scotland. Reece McAlear is right-footed and wears the number 42 shirt. Born on 12 February 2002.
Most recent appearance
Reece McAlear's most recent match was away at Dundee on May 4th. St. Johnstone drew 1-1. Reece McAlear played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.41.
Recent matches
- May 4th1-1 drawatDundee(90 mins, rating 6.41)
- November 5th2-1 lossatHearts(90 mins, rating 6.36)
- May 7th1-0 lossatSt. Mirren(90 mins, rating 7.14)
- October 22nd4-3 winvsKilmarnock(69 mins, rating 6.47)
- December 23rd2-4 winatRoss County(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Reece McAlear and St. Johnstone are next in action on October 1st against Hibernian in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the St. Johnstone vs Hibernian match preview.
Teammates at St. Johnstone
Reece McAlear currently plays alongside Josh Fowler, R. Paton, Louis Lloyd, Ross Sinclair, Matty Todd, B. Mikulić, Zach Mitchell, Danny Schmidt, Josh Campbell, Kai Fotheringham, Liam Smith, Danny Finlayson, Joel Cotterill, Logan Chalmers, Matthew Foulds, Unax Álvarez, Kyle Thomson, Reece McAlear, C. Hepburn, Toby Steward, Macaulay Tait, C. Diabate, Enes Alic, J. Holt, T. Steven, Sam Stanton, Jamie Gullan and Morgan Boyes at St. Johnstone.