Neco Williams
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Match-by-match stats
Neco Williams 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Neco Williams has appeared in 37 Premier League matches this season, totalling 3,206 minutes at an average rating of 6.93. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 37 | 3,206 | 2 | 3 | 37 | 96 | 6.93 |
 Europa League | 15 | 1,045 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 37 | 6.99 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.13 |
| Total | 53 | 4,325 | 2 | 4 | 54 | 135 | 6.95 |
Premier LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 82 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.14 | 71 |
| Shots | 46 | 1.30 | 95 |
| Shots on target | 19 | 0.50 | 97 |
| Shot accuracy | 41.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Shot conversion | 4.0% | n/a | 54 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.11 | n/a | 52 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.06 | 63 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.25 | 51 |
| Shots blocked | 18 | 0.51 | 98 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Key passes | 37 | 1.00 | 84 |
| Chances created | 29 | 0.81 | 83 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.17 | 77 |
Neco Williams has taken 46 shots with 19 on target (41% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 70 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 95th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Neco Williams has 3 assists and 37 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 111 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 74th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1325 | 37.20 | 24 |
| Accurate passes | 1084 | 30.40 | 25 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Long balls won | 49 | 1.38 | 34 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Accurate crosses | 30 | 0.84 | 90 |
| Backward passes | 274 | 7.69 | 75 |
| Passes (final third) | 183 | 5.14 | 48 |
Neco Williams has completed 1084 of 1325 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 30 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 24th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 31 | 0.87 | 88 |
| Dribble attempts | 71 | 1.99 | 89 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 32 |
| Duels won | 216 | 6.06 | 86 |
| Aerials won | 39 | 1.09 | 23 |
| Touches | 2387 | 67.00 | 61 |
| Possession lost | 549 | 15.41 | 88 |
| Dribbled past | 35 | 0.98 | 87 |
| Fouls won | 52 | 1.46 | 91 |
| Dispossessed | 32 | 0.90 | 87 |
| Turnovers | 43 | 1.21 | 86 |
Neco Williams completes 31 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 216 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (23rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 96 | 2.69 | 88 |
| Tackles won | 60 | 1.68 | 88 |
| Interceptions | 48 | 1.35 | 76 |
| Clearances | 90 | 2.53 | 15 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 166 | 4.66 | 88 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 5 | 0.14 | 33 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.08 | 68 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.03 | 66 |
Neco Williams makes 96 tackles and 48 interceptions , adding 90 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 33 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 88th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 30 | 0.84 | 44 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.17 | 51 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.03 | 90 |
| Fouls per card | 4.29 | n/a | 48 |
| Foul involvements | 82 | 2.30 | 83 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Neco Williams has committed 30 fouls and received 6 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 4.3 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly left back (27 appearances), also at right back (5) and left wing back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Neco Williams previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 8 | 676 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 7.03 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 267 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 7.29 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 125 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.42 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 35 | 2,589 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 90 | 7.04 |
 UEFA Nations League | 6 | 540 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 7.27 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 7.25 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 26 | 1,665 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 69 | 6.80 |
| FA Cup | 5 | 291 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5.51 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 10 | 857 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 17 | 7.03 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 31 | 1,895 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 72 | 6.48 |
| Carabao Cup | 4 | 223 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 7.34 |
| UEFA Nations League | 4 | 299 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 6.81 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.71 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 14 | 1,198 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 36 | 7.44 |
| Carabao Cup | 4 | 231 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7.01 |
 Champions League | 3 | 181 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 5.10 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5.92 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 European Championship | 3 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.08 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC Qualification Europe | 7 | 616 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 7.27 |
About Neco Williams
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Neco Williams has scored 2 goals and 3 assists across 37 appearances (36 starts), totalling 3206 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Neco Williams has attempted 46 shots with 19 on target, a 41% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Neco Williams has created 29 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 31 successful dribbles from 71 attempts (44% success rate). Neco Williams has contributed 37 key passes and 142 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Neco Williams has registered 96 tackles (60 won), 48 interceptions, and 90 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1084 from 1325 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Neco Williams has won 216 of 386 total duels.
Discipline
Neco Williams has received 6 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 30 fouls and winning 52.
About Neco Williams
Neco Williams is a 25-year-old defender playing for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, representing Wales. Neco Williams is right-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 13 April 2001.
Most recent appearance
Neco Williams's most recent match was away at Romania on April 15th. Nottingham Forest lost 2-1. Neco Williams played 87 minutes, registering 6 key passs, 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.46.
Recent matches
- April 15th2-1 lossatRomania(87 mins, rating 7.46)
- June 14th1-1 drawvsGhana(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.4)
- May 20th1-1 drawvsAFC Bournemouth(90 mins, rating 6.78)
- October 26th3-2 lossatManchester United(90 mins, rating 6.69)
- October 28th1-1 drawvsNewcastle United(90 mins, rating 6.85)
Teammates at Nottingham Forest
Neco Williams currently plays alongside Eric da Silva Moreira, Morgan Gibbs-White, Nicolás Domínguez, Callum Hudson-Odoi, John Victor, Dan Ndoye, Zach Abbott, Morato, Jair Cunha, James McAtee, Arnaud Kalimuendo, Neco Williams, Matz Sels, Tyler Bindon, Murillo, Ryan Yates, Igor Jesus, Ibrahim Sangaré, Dilane Bakwa, Nicolò Savona, Ola Aina, Omari Hutchinson, Taiwo Awoniyi, Luca Netz, Omar Richards, Chris Wood and Nikola Milenković at Nottingham Forest.