Ryan Strain
England
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R. Strain
FalkirkDefenderRyan Strain 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Ryan Strain has appeared in 7 Premiership matches this season, totalling 630 minutes at an average rating of 7.17. 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 | 37 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.29 | 91 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.60 | 54 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.30 | 76 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 37 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 37 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.14 | 79 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.14 | 31 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.14 | 40 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.30 | 95 |
| Key passes | 16 | 2.30 | 97 |
| Chances created | 16 | 2.29 | 97 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.29 | 83 |
Ryan Strain has taken 4 shots with 2 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 158 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.6 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 54th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ryan Strain has 2 assists and 16 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 39 minutes. Ryan Strain has set up 18 shots for teammates, worth 1.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 95th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 336 | 48.00 | 51 |
| Accurate passes | 266 | 38.00 | 49 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Long balls won | 27 | 3.86 | 88 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 14 | 2.00 | 97 |
| Backward passes | 77 | 11.00 | 93 |
| Passes (final third) | 56 | 8.00 | 77 |
Ryan Strain has completed 266 of 336 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 14 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 51st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.71 | 74 |
| Dribble attempts | 11 | 1.57 | 84 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 39 |
| Duels won | 48 | 6.86 | 89 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 1.57 | 41 |
| Touches | 610 | 87.10 | 86 |
| Possession lost | 162 | 23.14 | 95 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 1.00 | 88 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 2.00 | 94 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 1.57 | 99 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0.71 | 91 |
Ryan Strain completes 5 dribbles at a 45% success rate and wins 48 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 20 | 2.86 | 94 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 1.86 | 89 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 1.57 | 73 |
| Clearances | 18 | 2.57 | 11 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 43 | 6.14 | 95 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.14 | 71 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Ryan Strain makes 20 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 18 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 32 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 94th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 1.14 | 73 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.14 | 37 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 88 |
| Foul involvements | 22 | 3.14 | 93 |
| 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 |
Ryan Strain has committed 8 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly right back (7 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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24 yrs
Ryan Strain previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 20 | 1,232 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 27 | 6.62 |
 Europa Conference League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
Premiership| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 29 | 2,333 | 0 | 4 | 35 | 46 | 6.84 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Asia | 2 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.45 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 17 | 1,288 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 22 | 6.54 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 36 | 2,827 | 4 | 5 | 42 | 91 | 6.89 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 163 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Ryan Strain
Premiership 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premiership, Ryan Strain has scored 2 assists across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 630 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Ryan Strain has attempted 4 shots with 2 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.58 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ryan Strain has created 16 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (45% success rate). Ryan Strain has contributed 16 key passes and 57 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ryan Strain has registered 20 tackles (13 won), 11 interceptions, and 18 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 266 from 336 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Ryan Strain has won 48 of 87 total duels.
Discipline
Ryan Strain has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 14.
About Ryan Strain
Ryan Strain is a 29-year-old defender playing for Falkirk in the Premiership, representing England. Ryan Strain is right-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 2 April 1997.
Most recent appearance
Ryan Strain's most recent match was away at St. Johnstone on May 5th. Falkirk drew 1-1. Ryan Strain played 90 minutes, registering 3 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.43.
Recent matches
- May 5th1-1 drawatSt. Johnstone(90 mins, rating 7.43)
- December 6th2-1 winvsHearts(90 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.64)
- January 4th1-1 drawatDundee United(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.31)
- May 14th1-2 lossvsRangers(90 mins, rating 6.97)
- November 5th2-1 lossatCeltic(90 mins, rating 6.44)
Next fixture
Ryan Strain and Falkirk are next in action on November 2nd against Dundee in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Falkirk vs Dundee match preview.
Teammates at Falkirk
Ryan Strain currently plays alongside Ben Parkinson, Nicky Hogarth, Liam Henderson, Ross MacIver, Ethan Laidlaw, Lewis Neilson, J. McMillan, Joe Gardner, Finn Yeats, Aodhan Doherty, Paul McGovern, Brad Spencer, Aidan Nesbitt, CJ Fodrey, Deniss Melniks, Scott Tanser, Craig Sibbald, Leon McCann, Owen Eames, Connor McLeod, Finley Barbrook, Connor Allan, Keelan Adams, Ben Krauhaus, Ethan Ross, Scott Bain, Coll Donaldson, Jacob Murrell and Ryan Strain at Falkirk.