Dylan Tait
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Dylan Tait 2025/2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Dylan Tait has appeared in 38 Premiership matches this season, totalling 2,725 minutes at an average rating of 6.73. 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 | 3 | 0.10 | 51 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.13 | 40 |
| Shots | 43 | 1.40 | 59 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 0.30 | 42 |
| Shot accuracy | 21.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 49 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 62 |
| Big chances missed | 6 | 0.20 | 80 |
| Shots off target | 17 | 0.56 | 69 |
| Shots blocked | 17 | 0.56 | 70 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.03 | 62 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 21 |
| Key passes | 30 | 1.00 | 47 |
| Chances created | 17 | 0.56 | 28 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.10 | 36 |
Dylan Tait has taken 43 shots with 9 on target (21% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 63 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 59th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Dylan Tait has 1 assist and 30 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 160 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1465 | 48.40 | 77 |
| Accurate passes | 1083 | 35.80 | 63 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 13 |
| Long balls won | 119 | 3.93 | 92 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.03 | 65 |
| Accurate crosses | 10 | 0.33 | 50 |
| Backward passes | 231 | 7.63 | 57 |
| Passes (final third) | 376 | 12.42 | 97 |
Dylan Tait has completed 1083 of 1465 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 10 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 77th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 0.53 | 42 |
| Dribble attempts | 41 | 1.35 | 58 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 21 |
| Duels won | 169 | 5.58 | 66 |
| Aerials won | 26 | 0.86 | 37 |
| Touches | 2049 | 67.70 | 78 |
| Possession lost | 556 | 18.36 | 90 |
| Dribbled past | 39 | 1.29 | 87 |
| Fouls won | 81 | 2.68 | 93 |
| Dispossessed | 36 | 1.19 | 65 |
| Turnovers | 43 | 1.42 | 69 |
Dylan Tait completes 16 dribbles at a 39% success rate and wins 169 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (37th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 51 | 1.68 | 48 |
| Tackles won | 37 | 1.22 | 61 |
| Interceptions | 33 | 1.09 | 69 |
| Clearances | 41 | 1.35 | 39 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 194 | 6.41 | 90 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Errors led to shot | 7 | 0.23 | 97 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Dylan Tait makes 51 tackles and 33 interceptions , adding 41 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 53 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 48th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 49 | 1.62 | 71 |
| Yellow cards | 10 | 0.33 | 80 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.10 | 67 |
| Fouls per card | 4.90 | n/a | 39 |
| Foul involvements | 130 | 4.29 | 88 |
| 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 |
Dylan Tait has committed 49 fouls and received 10 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.9 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly left defensive midfielder (22 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (6) and right defensive midfielder (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Dylan Tait previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Dylan Tait
Premiership 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premiership, Dylan Tait has scored 3 goals and 1 assist across 38 appearances (33 starts), totalling 2725 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Dylan Tait has attempted 43 shots with 9 on target, a 21% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Dylan Tait has created 17 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 16 successful dribbles from 41 attempts (39% success rate). Dylan Tait has contributed 30 key passes and 53 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Dylan Tait has registered 51 tackles (37 won), 33 interceptions, and 41 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1083 from 1465 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Dylan Tait has won 169 of 340 total duels.
Discipline
Dylan Tait has received 10 yellow cards this season, committing 49 fouls and winning 81.
About Dylan Tait
Dylan Tait is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Dundee United in the Premiership, representing Scotland. Dylan Tait is right-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 1 December 2001.
Most recent appearance
Dylan Tait's most recent match was away at Rangers on January 30th. Dundee United lost 2-5. Dylan Tait played 44 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.95.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Dylan Tait and Dundee United are next in action on January 6th against Rangers in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Dundee United vs Rangers match preview.
Teammates at Dundee United
Dylan Tait currently plays alongside J. Amissah, Idjessi Metsoko, Mehdi Merghem, Neil Farrugia, Iurie Iovu, Emmanuel Agyei, Bert Esselink, Panutche Camara, Julius Eskesen, Miller Thomson, Vicko Sevelj, Zachary Sapsford, Jesse Randall, Lachlan Rose, Dylan Tait, Jack Walton, Michael Forbes, Joshua Rawlins, Will Ferry, Ross Graham and Dario Naamo at Dundee United.