Craig Goodwin
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Craig Goodwin 2025/2026 season stats
As a left midfielder, Craig Goodwin has appeared in 18 A-League Men matches this season, totalling 1,217 minutes at an average rating of 6.94. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other A-League Men midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.20 | 70 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.52 | 89 |
| Shots | 17 | 1.30 | 43 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.50 | 58 |
| Shot accuracy | 41.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Shot conversion | 18.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.43 | n/a | 83 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.22 | 75 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.30 | 20 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.44 | 42 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.15 | 88 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.30 | 92 |
| Key passes | 32 | 2.40 | 93 |
| Chances created | 23 | 1.70 | 93 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.30 | 68 |
Craig Goodwin has taken 17 shots with 7 on target (41% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 72 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 43rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Craig Goodwin has 4 assists and 32 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 53 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 92nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 459 | 33.90 | 36 |
| Accurate passes | 376 | 27.80 | 44 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 0.59 | 28 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 19 | 1.41 | 91 |
| Backward passes | 143 | 10.58 | 91 |
| Passes (final third) | 49 | 3.62 | 38 |
Craig Goodwin has completed 376 of 459 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 19 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 36th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 0.74 | 51 |
| Dribble attempts | 18 | 1.33 | 36 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 71 |
| Duels won | 42 | 3.11 | 14 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 0.52 | 27 |
| Touches | 663 | 49.00 | 24 |
| Possession lost | 178 | 13.16 | 47 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.37 | 7 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 1.11 | 52 |
| Dispossessed | 12 | 0.89 | 37 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Craig Goodwin completes 10 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 42 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (27th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 13 | 0.96 | 11 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.30 | 3 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.22 | 7 |
| Clearances | 5 | 0.37 | 9 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 48 | 3.55 | 22 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 51 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Craig Goodwin makes 13 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 94 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 11th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 21 | 1.55 | 76 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.30 | 81 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0.30 | 81 |
| Fouls per card | 5.25 | n/a | 52 |
| Foul involvements | 36 | 2.66 | 66 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | 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 |
Craig Goodwin has committed 21 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.3 fouls.
Positions played
A-League MenMainly left midfielder (6 appearances), also at left striker (4) and left wing back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Adelaide United squad
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Craig Goodwin previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 28 | 1,921 | 6 | 7 | 42 | 21 | 7.13 |
 Kings Cup | 2 | 139 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Asian Cup | 1 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 8.26 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Asia | 9 | 540 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 2 | 7.58 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 22 | 1,650 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 7.05 |
| Kings Cup | 2 | 106 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League Men | 28 | 2,430 | 15 | 10 | 106 | 43 | 8.08 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League Men | 27 | 2,173 | 10 | 8 | 86 | 39 | 7.91 |
About Craig Goodwin
A-League Men 2025/2026 season
This season in the A-League Men, Craig Goodwin has scored 3 goals and 4 assists across 18 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1217 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Craig Goodwin has attempted 17 shots with 7 on target, a 41% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Craig Goodwin has created 23 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 10 successful dribbles from 18 attempts (56% success rate). Craig Goodwin has contributed 32 key passes and 74 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Craig Goodwin has registered 13 tackles (4 won), 3 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 376 from 459 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Craig Goodwin has won 42 of 97 total duels.
Discipline
Craig Goodwin has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 21 fouls and winning 15.
About Craig Goodwin
Craig Goodwin is a 34-year-old forward playing for Adelaide United in the A-League Men, representing Australia. Craig Goodwin is left-footed and wears the number 11 shirt. Born on 16 December 1991.
Most recent appearance
Craig Goodwin's most recent match was away at Auckland on February 15th. Adelaide United lost 0-3. Craig Goodwin played 20 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.67.
Recent matches
- February 15th0-3 lossvsAuckland(20 mins, rating 6.67)
- April 16th1-1 drawatAuckland(19 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.67)
- November 12th1-2 winatMelbourne City(12 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.34)
- November 16th2-3 lossvsNewcastle Jets(25 mins, rating 6.86)
- August 2nd1-1 drawvsMacarthur(77 mins, rating 7.03)
Teammates at Adelaide United
Craig Goodwin currently plays alongside Sotiri Phillis, Bart Vriends, Jonny Yull, Dylan Pierias, Anselmo, Ethan Cox, Panagiotis Kikianis, Amlani Tatu, Harry Crawford, Feyzo Kasumovic, Ryan White, J. Smits, Fabian Talladira, Malual Nichola, Luke Duzel, Jake Najdovski, Joey Garuccio, Brody Burkitt, Ben Folami, Ajak Riak, Ethan Alagich, Jay Barnett, Juan Muñiz, Vinko Stanisic, Max Vartuli, Craig Goodwin and Ryan Kitto at Adelaide United.