J. Shaughnessy
Republic of IrelandPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
J. Shaughnessy 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, J. Shaughnessy has appeared in 22 A-League Men matches this season, totalling 1,652 minutes at an average rating of 6.87. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other A-League Men defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 82 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.05 | 45 |
| Shots | 10 | 0.50 | 40 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.20 | 57 |
| Shot accuracy | 30.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 67 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 74 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.11 | 68 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.33 | 57 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.16 | 61 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.20 | 24 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.11 | 26 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.11 | 59 |
J. Shaughnessy has taken 10 shots with 3 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 165 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 40th percentile for shot volume among defenders. J. Shaughnessy has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 826 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1003 | 54.60 | 75 |
| Accurate passes | 876 | 47.70 | 79 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 75 |
| Long balls won | 25 | 1.36 | 37 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Backward passes | 79 | 4.30 | 44 |
| Passes (final third) | 107 | 5.83 | 59 |
J. Shaughnessy has completed 876 of 1003 passes at 87% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 75th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.11 | 16 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.16 | 11 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 78 |
| Duels won | 76 | 4.14 | 35 |
| Aerials won | 49 | 2.67 | 80 |
| Touches | 1259 | 68.60 | 54 |
| Possession lost | 142 | 7.74 | 16 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.16 | 7 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 0.44 | 28 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
J. Shaughnessy completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 76 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 19 | 1.04 | 16 |
| Tackles won | 12 | 0.65 | 22 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 0.65 | 6 |
| Clearances | 122 | 6.65 | 83 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 53 | 2.89 | 25 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 49 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 34 |
J. Shaughnessy makes 19 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 122 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 87 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 16th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 0.82 | 57 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.11 | 37 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 7.50 | n/a | 80 |
| Foul involvements | 23 | 1.25 | 39 |
| 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 |
J. Shaughnessy has committed 15 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.5 fouls.
Positions played
A-League MenMainly right center back (18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 11 | 911 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7.25 |
Premiership| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 33 | 2,846 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 31 | 7.19 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 22 | 1,404 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 6.93 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 36 | 3,240 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 41 | 7.17 |
About J. Shaughnessy
A-League Men 2025/2026 season
This season in the A-League Men, J. Shaughnessy has scored 1 goal across 22 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1652 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. J. Shaughnessy has attempted 10 shots with 3 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, J. Shaughnessy has created 2 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). J. Shaughnessy has contributed 4 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, J. Shaughnessy has registered 19 tackles (12 won), 12 interceptions, and 122 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 876 from 1003 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. J. Shaughnessy has won 76 of 127 total duels.
Discipline
J. Shaughnessy has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 8.
About J. Shaughnessy
J. Shaughnessy is a 34-year-old defender playing for Newcastle Jets in the A-League Men, representing Republic of Ireland. J. Shaughnessy is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 6 July 1992.
Most recent appearance
J. Shaughnessy's most recent match was away at Sydney on November 14th. Newcastle Jets drew 1-1. J. Shaughnessy played 120 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 7.41.
Recent matches
Teammates at Newcastle Jets
J. Shaughnessy currently plays alongside Will Dobson, Alex Nassiep, Oscar Fryer, Oscar Gonzalez, Thomas Aquilina, Joel Bertolissio, Alex Badolato, Nikos Vergos, Zach Clough, Max Burgess, J. Shaughnessy, Alex Nunes, Will Patrick Jardine Kennedy, P. Wood, Jordan Baylis, James Delianov, Zane Schreiber, Joe Lolley and Daniel Wilmering at Newcastle Jets.