Sean Longstaff
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Match-by-match stats
Sean Longstaff 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Sean Longstaff has appeared in 23 Premier League matches this season, totalling 1,017 minutes at an average rating of 6.34. 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 | 23 | 1,017 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 39 | 6.34 |
 FA Cup | 4 | 181 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5.37 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.01 |
| Total | 28 | 1,318 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 48 | 6.23 |
Premier LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.20 | 77 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.35 | 78 |
| Shots | 16 | 1.40 | 59 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.40 | 51 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 91 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.09 | 51 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.80 | 90 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.27 | 31 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.18 | 99 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 81 |
| Key passes | 25 | 2.20 | 94 |
| Chances created | 24 | 2.12 | 95 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.44 | 90 |
Sean Longstaff has taken 16 shots with 4 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 64 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 59th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Sean Longstaff has 2 assists and 25 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 42 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 81st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 449 | 39.70 | 41 |
| Accurate passes | 380 | 33.60 | 42 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Long balls won | 17 | 1.50 | 49 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.09 | 64 |
| Accurate crosses | 28 | 2.48 | 100 |
| Backward passes | 84 | 7.43 | 38 |
| Passes (final third) | 64 | 5.66 | 62 |
Sean Longstaff has completed 380 of 449 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 28 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 41st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.18 | 8 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 0.62 | 13 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 5 |
| Duels won | 67 | 5.93 | 76 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 0.88 | 55 |
| Touches | 667 | 59.00 | 48 |
| Possession lost | 122 | 10.80 | 35 |
| Dribbled past | 22 | 1.95 | 100 |
| Fouls won | 17 | 1.50 | 64 |
| Dispossessed | 12 | 1.06 | 56 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 0.71 | 17 |
Sean Longstaff completes 2 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 67 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 39 | 3.45 | 95 |
| Tackles won | 23 | 2.04 | 95 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 1.06 | 65 |
| Clearances | 11 | 0.97 | 29 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 44 | 3.89 | 30 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Sean Longstaff makes 39 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 26 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 95th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 1.15 | 46 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.18 | 45 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.09 | 62 |
| Fouls per card | 6.50 | n/a | 61 |
| Foul involvements | 30 | 2.65 | 59 |
| 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 |
Sean Longstaff has committed 13 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.5 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly right central midfielder (9 appearances), also at left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Sean Longstaff previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 25 | 803 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 5.63 |
| Carabao Cup | 5 | 266 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5.71 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6.96 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 35 | 2,752 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 54 | 6.71 |
 Champions League | 5 | 354 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7.00 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 362 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7.19 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7.04 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 33 | 2,515 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 42 | 6.74 |
| Carabao Cup | 7 | 562 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 7.10 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 24 | 1,471 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 54 | 6.08 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7.75 |
About Sean Longstaff
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Sean Longstaff has scored 2 goals and 2 assists across 23 appearances (10 starts), totalling 1017 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Sean Longstaff has attempted 16 shots with 4 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sean Longstaff has created 24 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (29% success rate). Sean Longstaff has contributed 25 key passes and 54 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sean Longstaff has registered 39 tackles (23 won), 12 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 380 from 449 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Sean Longstaff has won 67 of 130 total duels.
Discipline
Sean Longstaff has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 17.
About Sean Longstaff
Sean Longstaff is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Leeds United in the Premier League, representing England. Sean Longstaff is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 30 October 1997.
Most recent appearance
Sean Longstaff's most recent match was away at Brighton & Hove Albion on February 7th. Leeds United won 1-0. Sean Longstaff played 30 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.45.
Recent matches
- May 20th3-0 lossatWest Ham United(0 mins)
- February 7th1-0 winvsBrighton & Hove Albion(30 mins, rating 6.45)
- March 31st1-1 drawatTottenham Hotspur(13 mins, rating 6.63)
- November 13th3-1 winvsBurnley(18 mins, rating 6.86)
- August 10th1-0 lossatChelsea(4 mins, rating 0)
Teammates at Leeds United
Sean Longstaff currently plays alongside Wilfried Gnonto, James Justin, Ao Tanaka, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Daniel James, Sean Longstaff, Ilia Gruev, Joe Gelhardt, Harry Wilson, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Brenden Aaronson, Joe Rodon, Lukas Nmecha, Joël Piroe, Charlie Crew, Maximilian Wöber, Tarik Muharemović, Mateo Joseph, Largie Ramazani, Ethan Ampadu, Lucas Perri, Alex Cairns, Noah Okafor, Jaka Bijol, Sam Byram, Anton Stach, Sebastiaan Bornauw, Jayden Bogle and Jack Harrison at Leeds United.