Gavin Molloy
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Gavin Molloy 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Gavin Molloy has appeared in 18 Premiership matches this season, totalling 1,318 minutes at an average rating of 6.35. 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 | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.20 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 33 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 24 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.27 | 51 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.20 | 19 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.07 | 10 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 15 |
Gavin Molloy has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 439 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 7th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Gavin Molloy has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 1318 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 | 594 | 40.60 | 49 |
| Accurate passes | 420 | 28.70 | 34 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Long balls won | 35 | 2.39 | 54 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.20 | 45 |
| Backward passes | 73 | 4.98 | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 113 | 7.72 | 75 |
Gavin Molloy has completed 420 of 594 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 49th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.14 | 25 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.20 | 20 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 74 |
| Duels won | 85 | 5.80 | 69 |
| Aerials won | 47 | 3.21 | 72 |
| Touches | 952 | 65.00 | 64 |
| Possession lost | 249 | 17.00 | 86 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.68 | 67 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 0.82 | 48 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.27 | 40 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 0.75 | 52 |
Gavin Molloy completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 85 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 24 | 1.64 | 52 |
| Tackles won | 18 | 1.23 | 67 |
| Interceptions | 18 | 1.23 | 67 |
| Clearances | 97 | 6.62 | 70 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 47 | 3.21 | 31 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 3 | 0.20 | 45 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 36 |
Gavin Molloy makes 24 tackles and 18 interceptions , adding 97 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 55 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 52nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 24 | 1.64 | 93 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.07 | 18 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Fouls per card | 24.00 | n/a | 100 |
| Foul involvements | 36 | 2.46 | 82 |
| 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 |
Gavin Molloy has committed 24 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 24 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly left center back (8 appearances), also at left back (4) and left wing back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Gavin Molloy previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 19 | 1,698 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 7.08 |
PremiershipAbout Gavin Molloy
Premiership 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premiership, Gavin Molloy has featured across 18 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1318 minutes. Gavin Molloy has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gavin Molloy has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Gavin Molloy has contributed 3 key passes and 23 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gavin Molloy has registered 24 tackles (18 won), 18 interceptions, and 97 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 420 from 594 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Gavin Molloy has won 85 of 162 total duels.
Discipline
Gavin Molloy has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 24 fouls and winning 12.
About Gavin Molloy
Gavin Molloy is a 24-year-old defender playing for Aberdeen in the Premiership, representing Republic of Ireland. Gavin Molloy is left-footed and wears the number 21 shirt. Born on 19 October 2001.
Most recent appearance
Gavin Molloy's most recent match was away at Dundee on December 27th. Aberdeen lost 3-2. Gavin Molloy played 90 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.37.
Recent matches
- December 27th3-2 lossatDundee(90 mins, rating 6.37)
- December 16th0-2 lossvsSt. Mirren(90 mins, rating 6.57)
- March 15th2-0 winvsDundee United(90 mins, rating 7.2)
- November 3rd2-2 drawatLivingston(90 mins, rating 6.31)
- November 13th1-0 winvsKilmarnock(90 mins, rating 7.31)
Next fixture
Gavin Molloy and Aberdeen are next in action on June 20th against Hearts in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Aberdeen vs Hearts match preview.
Teammates at Aberdeen
Gavin Molloy currently plays alongside Toyosi Olusanya, Kenan Bilalovic, Emmanuel Gyamfi, Lewis Smith, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Brad Lyons, Lewis Mayo, Ante Palaversa, Nick Suman, Nicolas Milanovic, Mitchel Frame, Mats Knoester, Dylan Lobban, Findlay Marshall, Stuart Armstrong, Afeez Aremu, Kjartan Már Kjartansson, Kevin Nisbet, Kristers Tobers, Dimitar Mitov, Gavin Molloy, Nicky Devlin, Jack Milne, Daniel Happe, Tony Yogane, Alexander Briedl, Peter Ambrose, Marius Müller, Ayoub Mouloua, Connor Ronan and Kusini Yengi at Aberdeen.