James Garner
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Match-by-match stats
James Garner 2025/2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, James Garner has appeared in 38 Premier League matches this season, totalling 3,414 minutes at an average rating of 7.33. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 38 | 3,414 | 2 | 7 | 57 | 121 | 7.33 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7.48 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 120 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 8.31 |
| Total | 41 | 3,714 | 3 | 7 | 61 | 132 | 7.36 |
Premier LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 49 |
| Goal involvements | 9 | 0.24 | 57 |
| Shots | 45 | 1.20 | 47 |
| Shots on target | 14 | 0.40 | 51 |
| Shot accuracy | 31.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Shot conversion | 4.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.14 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shots off target | 20 | 0.53 | 55 |
| Shots blocked | 12 | 0.32 | 35 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.03 | 54 |
| Assists | 7 | 0.20 | 81 |
| Key passes | 57 | 1.50 | 74 |
| Chances created | 53 | 1.40 | 77 |
| Big chances created | 12 | 0.32 | 74 |
James Garner has taken 45 shots with 14 on target (31% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 76 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 47th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. James Garner has 7 assists and 57 key passes , creating 12 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 64 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 81st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1793 | 47.30 | 66 |
| Accurate passes | 1564 | 41.20 | 66 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Long balls won | 60 | 1.58 | 53 |
| Through balls won | 2 | 0.05 | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 54 | 1.42 | 93 |
| Backward passes | 285 | 7.51 | 39 |
| Passes (final third) | 263 | 6.93 | 76 |
James Garner has completed 1564 of 1793 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 54 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 66th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 18 | 0.47 | 34 |
| Dribble attempts | 36 | 0.95 | 29 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 59 |
| Duels won | 209 | 5.51 | 66 |
| Aerials won | 31 | 0.82 | 47 |
| Touches | 2654 | 70.00 | 79 |
| Possession lost | 479 | 12.63 | 62 |
| Dribbled past | 44 | 1.16 | 81 |
| Fouls won | 42 | 1.11 | 41 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 0.40 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 27 | 0.71 | 17 |
James Garner completes 18 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 209 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 121 | 3.19 | 93 |
| Tackles won | 71 | 1.87 | 93 |
| Interceptions | 60 | 1.58 | 93 |
| Clearances | 86 | 2.27 | 84 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 185 | 4.88 | 66 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.05 | 78 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.03 | 35 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
James Garner makes 121 tackles and 60 interceptions , adding 86 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 28 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 93rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 39 | 1.03 | 35 |
| Yellow cards | 12 | 0.32 | 79 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Fouls per card | 3.25 | n/a | 18 |
| Foul involvements | 81 | 2.14 | 31 |
| 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 |
James Garner has committed 39 fouls and received 12 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.3 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly left defensive midfielder (17 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (13) and right back (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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James Garner previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 7.18 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 21 | 1,595 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 47 | 6.97 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.04 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.28 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 37 | 3,005 | 1 | 2 | 44 | 83 | 7.09 |
| Carabao Cup | 4 | 390 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 7.83 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 5.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 16 | 803 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 6.66 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 44 | 3,601 | 4 | 8 | 88 | 83 | 7.43 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 358 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1.81 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.73 |
About James Garner
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, James Garner has scored 2 goals and 7 assists across 38 appearances (38 starts), totalling 3414 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. James Garner has attempted 45 shots with 14 on target, a 31% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, James Garner has created 53 chances including 12 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 18 successful dribbles from 36 attempts (50% success rate). James Garner has contributed 57 key passes and 207 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, James Garner has registered 121 tackles (71 won), 60 interceptions, and 86 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1564 from 1793 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. James Garner has won 209 of 341 total duels.
Discipline
James Garner has received 12 yellow cards this season, committing 39 fouls and winning 42.
About James Garner
James Garner is a 25-year-old midfielder playing for Everton in the Premier League, representing England. James Garner is right-footed and wears the number 37 shirt. Born on 13 March 2001.
Most recent appearance
James Garner's most recent match was away at Tottenham Hotspur on May 20th. Everton lost 1-0. James Garner played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 4 key passs, 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.75.
Recent matches
- May 20th1-0 lossatTottenham Hotspur(90 mins, rating 7.75)
- February 7th1-3 lossvsSunderland(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.85)
- October 28th2-2 drawatCrystal Palace(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.31)
- January 30th3-3 drawvsManchester City(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.22)
- November 13th2-1 lossatWest Ham United(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.91)
Teammates at Everton
James Garner currently plays alongside Tyler Dibling, Nathan Patterson, Iliman Ndiaye, Hayden Hackney, Merlin Röhl, Jarrad Branthwaite, James Tarkowski, Dwight McNeil, Tim Iroegbunam, James Garner, Adam Aznou, Carlos Alcaraz, Harrison Armstrong, Tyrique George, Mark Travers, Tom King, Beto, Jordan Pickford, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Vitaliy Mykolenko, Michael Keane, Thierno Barry and Jake O'Brien at Everton.