Reece James
England
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Reece James 2026/2027 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Reece James has appeared in 2 Premier League matches this season, totalling 112 minutes at an average rating of 6.53. 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 | 112 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.53 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.13 |
| Total | 3 | 179 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.73 |
Premier LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 82 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.28 | 96 |
| Shots | 22 | 1.00 | 90 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.30 | 82 |
| Shot accuracy | 32.0% | n/a | 64 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 70 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.29 | n/a | 68 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.28 | 58 |
| Shots blocked | 9 | 0.41 | 95 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.09 | 94 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.20 | 93 |
| Key passes | 27 | 1.20 | 91 |
| Chances created | 27 | 1.24 | 95 |
| Big chances created | 8 | 0.37 | 95 |
Reece James has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 56 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 90th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Reece James has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 112 minutes. Reece James has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 93rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1324 | 60.80 | 81 |
| Accurate passes | 1178 | 54.10 | 83 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Long balls won | 58 | 2.66 | 85 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Accurate crosses | 29 | 1.33 | 96 |
| Backward passes | 241 | 11.07 | 96 |
| Passes (final third) | 165 | 7.58 | 86 |
Reece James has completed 48 of 56 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 81st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 0.51 | 72 |
| Dribble attempts | 22 | 1.01 | 70 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 45 |
| Duels won | 112 | 5.15 | 58 |
| Aerials won | 32 | 1.47 | 43 |
| Touches | 1845 | 84.80 | 93 |
| Possession lost | 298 | 13.69 | 79 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.41 | 37 |
| Fouls won | 22 | 1.01 | 73 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 0.60 | 73 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 0.74 | 59 |
Reece James completes 0 dribbles and wins 1 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 48 | 2.21 | 75 |
| Tackles won | 32 | 1.47 | 82 |
| Interceptions | 33 | 1.52 | 89 |
| Clearances | 42 | 1.93 | 7 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 100 | 4.59 | 86 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 3 | 0.14 | 33 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.14 | 87 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.05 | 78 |
Reece James makes 0 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . He is strong defensively, ranking in the 75th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 28 | 1.29 | 84 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.18 | 57 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 78 |
| Foul involvements | 50 | 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Reece James has committed 1 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly right central midfielder (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Reece James previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 6 | 408 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 6.39 |
 World Cup | 5 | 318 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6.83 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.72 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 29 | 1,959 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 48 | 7.08 |
 Champions League | 8 | 565 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 7.03 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 143 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.88 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 19 | 1,064 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 6.65 |
 Europa Conference League | 7 | 409 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 7.53 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 10 | 429 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 14 | 6.93 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.34 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 16 | 1,244 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 31 | 7.19 |
| Champions League | 8 | 692 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 7.33 |
 UEFA Nations League | 5 | 388 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 7.28 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 26 | 1,868 | 5 | 9 | 49 | 33 | 7.12 |
| Champions League | 6 | 504 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 7.53 |
| Carabao Cup | 4 | 328 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7.60 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 224 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4.76 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 European Championship | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8.06 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC Qualification Europe | 5 | 216 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 7.26 |
About Reece James
Premier League 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premier League, Reece James has featured across 2 appearances (1 starts), totalling 112 minutes. Reece James has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.10 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Reece James has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Reece James has contributed 1 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Reece James has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 2 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 48 from 56 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Reece James has won 1 of 5 total duels.
Discipline
Reece James has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 0.
About Reece James
Reece James is a 26-year-old defender playing for Chelsea in the Premier League, representing England. Reece James is right-footed and wears the number 24 shirt. Born on 8 December 1999.
Most recent appearance
Reece James's most recent match was away at Brighton & Hove Albion on June 20th. Chelsea won 4-3. Reece James played 22 minutes with a match rating of 6.22.
Recent matches
- June 20th4-3 winvsBrighton & Hove Albion(22 mins, rating 6.22)
- November 18th2-0 winvsLuton Town(67 mins, rating 7.13)
- September 22nd2-3 winatFulham(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.83)
- August 27th4-6 winatFrance(7 mins, rating 6.7)
- March 18th1-2 lossvsArgentina(82 mins, rating 6.95)
Next fixture
Reece James and Chelsea are next in action on December 2nd against Arsenal in the Premier League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Arsenal vs Chelsea match preview.
Teammates at Chelsea
Reece James currently plays alongside Pedro Neto, Moisés Caicedo, Mike Penders, Reece James, Teddy Sharman-Lowe, Maxence Lacroix, Marco Palestra, Emmanuel Emegha, Josh Acheampong, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, Valentín Barco, Wesley Fofana, Pep Chavarría, Danny Welbeck, Estêvão, Jordan Henderson, Aarón Anselmino, Kendry Páez, Emiliano Martínez, João Pedro, Gabriel Slonina, Geovany Quenda, Jorrel Hato, Levi Colwill, Roméo Lavia, Malo Gusto and Jamie Gittens at Chelsea.