Neco Williams
Wales
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Neco Williams 2026/2027 season stats
As a left wing back, Neco Williams has appeared in 2 Premier League matches this season, totalling 180 minutes at an average rating of 7.29. 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 | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7.29 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.72 |
| Total | 3 | 259 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 7.10 |
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 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 180 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 95th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Neco Williams has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 90 minutes. Neco Williams has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). 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 39 of 54 passes at 72% accuracy , plus 2 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 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 15 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 9 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 20 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 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly left wing back (2 appearances).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premier League, Neco Williams has featured across 2 appearances (2 starts), totalling 180 minutes. Neco Williams has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.12 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Neco Williams has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Neco Williams has contributed 2 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Neco Williams has registered 9 tackles (7 won), 0 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 39 from 54 pass attempts, a 72% pass accuracy rate. Neco Williams has won 15 of 26 total duels.
Discipline
Neco Williams has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 2.
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 Liverpool on July 24th. Nottingham Forest drew 2-2. Neco Williams played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 6 tackles with a match rating of 7.68.
Recent matches
- July 24th2-2 drawatLiverpool(90 mins, rating 7.68)
- June 19th0-2 lossvsLeeds United(79 mins, rating 6.72)
- September 6th0-1 lossvsLeeds United(90 mins, rating 6.89)
- April 15th2-1 lossatRomania(87 mins, rating 7.46)
- June 14th1-1 drawvsGhana(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.4)
Next fixture
Neco Williams and Nottingham Forest are next in action on January 4th against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur match preview.
Teammates at Nottingham Forest
Neco Williams currently plays alongside Morgan Gibbs-White, Murillo, Ola Aina, Ryan Yates, Daniel Muñoz, Nicolás Domínguez, Ibrahim Sangaré, Matz Sels, Igor Jesus, Xaver Schlager, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Jair Cunha, Neco Williams, Steven Benda, John Victor, Arnaud Kalimuendo, Ousmane Diomande, Luca Netz, Liam Delap, Chris Wood, Nikola Milenković, James McAtee, Nicolò Savona and Dan Ndoye at Nottingham Forest.