Aaron Cresswell
England
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Aaron Cresswell 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Aaron Cresswell has appeared in 25 Championship matches this season, totalling 2,003 minutes at an average rating of 6.88. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.13 | 67 |
| Shots | 13 | 0.60 | 52 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.10 | 39 |
| Shot accuracy | 23.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.31 | 58 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.13 | 42 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Key passes | 21 | 0.90 | 72 |
| Chances created | 18 | 0.81 | 78 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.13 | 65 |
Aaron Cresswell has taken 13 shots with 3 on target (23% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 154 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.6 expected goals (xG), 0.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 52nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Aaron Cresswell has 3 assists and 21 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 111 minutes. Aaron Cresswell has set up 24 shots for teammates, worth 1.9 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 | 1136 | 51.00 | 79 |
| Accurate passes | 965 | 43.40 | 80 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Long balls won | 59 | 2.65 | 78 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Accurate crosses | 23 | 1.03 | 86 |
| Backward passes | 184 | 8.27 | 83 |
| Passes (final third) | 175 | 7.86 | 83 |
Aaron Cresswell has completed 965 of 1136 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 23 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 79th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.09 | 17 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 0.54 | 48 |
| Dribble success | 0.2% | n/a | 7 |
| Duels won | 63 | 2.83 | 3 |
| Aerials won | 28 | 1.26 | 23 |
| Touches | 1639 | 73.60 | 81 |
| Possession lost | 325 | 14.60 | 64 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.18 | 12 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 0.49 | 24 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.18 | 24 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 0.58 | 35 |
Aaron Cresswell completes 2 dribbles at a 17% success rate and wins 63 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (23rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 25 | 1.12 | 25 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 0.63 | 21 |
| Interceptions | 22 | 0.99 | 35 |
| Clearances | 57 | 2.56 | 17 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 76 | 3.41 | 39 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.04 | 9 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.04 | 85 |
Aaron Cresswell makes 25 tackles and 22 interceptions , adding 57 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 80 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 25th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.27 | 3 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.09 | 20 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 26 |
| Foul involvements | 17 | 0.76 | 4 |
| 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 |
Aaron Cresswell has committed 6 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left back (19 appearances), also at left center back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Aaron Cresswell previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 18 | 833 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 6.22 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6.83 |
Premier League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 11 | 453 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 5.98 |
 Europa League | 6 | 417 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.80 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.43 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 28 | 2,241 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 21 | 6.63 |
 Europa Conference League | 8 | 597 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7.10 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 31 | 2,728 | 2 | 3 | 31 | 28 | 7.01 |
| Europa League | 9 | 701 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 6.70 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.65 |
About Aaron Cresswell
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Aaron Cresswell has scored 3 assists across 25 appearances (22 starts), totalling 2003 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Aaron Cresswell has attempted 13 shots with 3 on target, a 23% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.55 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Aaron Cresswell has created 18 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (17% success rate). Aaron Cresswell has contributed 21 key passes and 104 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Aaron Cresswell has registered 25 tackles (14 won), 22 interceptions, and 57 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 965 from 1136 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Aaron Cresswell has won 63 of 111 total duels.
Discipline
Aaron Cresswell has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 11.
About Aaron Cresswell
Aaron Cresswell is a 36-year-old defender playing for Stoke City in the Championship, representing England. Aaron Cresswell is left-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 15 December 1989.
Most recent appearance
Aaron Cresswell's most recent match was away at Wrexham on September 14th. Stoke City lost 2-0. Aaron Cresswell played 46 minutes with a match rating of 5.63.
Recent matches
- October 2nd2-0 lossatBristol City(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 17th1-3 lossvsMillwall(0 mins)
- September 14th2-0 lossatWrexham(46 mins, rating 5.63)
- July 16th1-1 drawvsBlackburn Rovers(66 mins, rating 7.28)
- November 6th2-0 lossatDerby County(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Aaron Cresswell and Stoke City are next in action on September 22nd against Charlton Athletic in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Stoke City vs Charlton Athletic match preview.
Teammates at Stoke City
Aaron Cresswell currently plays alongside Ethan Galbraith, Ben Gibson, Jun-ho Bae, Jack McGlynn, Frank Fielding, Josh Griffiths, Svante Ingelsson, Maksym Taloverov, Ben Pearson, Justin Devenny, Bosun Lawal, Lamine Cissé, Junior Tchamadeu, Ato Ampah, Eric-Junior Bocat, Ben Johnson, Million Manhoef, Sam Gallagher, George Hirst, Ben Wilmot, Luke Graham, Viktor Johansson, Luca Bombino, Djibril Soumaré, Aaron Cresswell, Tomas Rigo and Róbert Boženík at Stoke City.