Zhang Yuan
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Match-by-match stats
Zhang Yuan 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Zhang Yuan has appeared in 11 Super League matches this season, totalling 627 minutes at an average rating of 6.68. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Super League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 51 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.14 | 40 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.70 | 25 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.30 | 47 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 84 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.29 | 24 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.14 | 28 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.60 | 27 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.14 | 8 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.14 | 39 |
Zhang Yuan has taken 5 shots with 2 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 125 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 25th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Zhang Yuan has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 627 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 23rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 402 | 57.70 | 96 |
| Accurate passes | 349 | 50.10 | 96 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Long balls won | 22 | 3.16 | 81 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.43 | 60 |
| Backward passes | 58 | 8.33 | 76 |
| Passes (final third) | 49 | 7.03 | 72 |
Zhang Yuan has completed 349 of 402 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 96th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.29 | 17 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.57 | 14 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 51 |
| Duels won | 37 | 5.31 | 68 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 1.29 | 78 |
| Touches | 508 | 72.90 | 93 |
| Possession lost | 76 | 10.91 | 39 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 1.15 | 73 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 1.29 | 59 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 1.29 | 78 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Zhang Yuan completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 37 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 17 | 2.44 | 77 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 1.87 | 86 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 1.72 | 98 |
| Clearances | 9 | 1.29 | 45 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 39 | 5.60 | 87 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Zhang Yuan makes 17 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 37 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 77th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 20 | 2.87 | 96 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.43 | 92 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.14 | 98 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 44 |
| Foul involvements | 29 | 4.16 | 89 |
| 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 |
Zhang Yuan has committed 20 fouls and received 3 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Super LeagueMainly right central midfielder (4 appearances), also at central midfielder (2) and right defensive midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Zhang Yuan previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Two | 6 | 480 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 7.03 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 14 | 556 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 6.71 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 21 | 1,045 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 27 | 6.16 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 17 | 934 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 25 | 6.62 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 23 | 1,625 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 60 | 6.74 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 16 | 943 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 21 | 7.07 |
About Zhang Yuan
Super League 2026 season
This season in the Super League, Zhang Yuan has scored 1 goal across 11 appearances (8 starts), totalling 627 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Zhang Yuan has attempted 5 shots with 2 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Zhang Yuan has created 1 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (50% success rate). Zhang Yuan has contributed 4 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Zhang Yuan has registered 17 tackles (13 won), 12 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 349 from 402 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Zhang Yuan has won 37 of 83 total duels.
Discipline
Zhang Yuan has received 3 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 9.
About Zhang Yuan
Zhang Yuan is a 29-year-old midfielder playing for Shanghai Port in the Super League, representing China. and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 28 January 1997.
Most recent appearance
Zhang Yuan's most recent match was away at Qingdao West Coast on March 6th. Shanghai Port lost 2-1. Zhang Yuan played 31 minutes with a match rating of 5.09.
Recent matches
- March 6th2-1 lossatQingdao West Coast(31 mins, 1 red card, rating 5.09)
- January 29th1-2 winatHenan Songshan Longmen(46 mins, rating 6.79)
- September 6th3-2 lossatLiaoning Tieren FC(60 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.5)
- March 10th1-1 drawvsTianjin Jinmen Tiger(85 mins, rating 6.75)
- May 9th0-1 winatChengdu Rongcheng(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.06)
Next fixture
Zhang Yuan and Shanghai Port are next in action on September 28th against Shanghai Shenhua in the Super League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Shanghai Port vs Shanghai Shenhua match preview.
Teammates at Shanghai Port
Zhang Yuan currently plays alongside Matt Orr, Jiwen Kuai, Yuhang Zhang, Dongcheng Wang, Tyias Browning, Liu Zhurun, Zhezhe Cao, Umidjan Yusup, Liu Ruofan, Prince Ampem, Zhang Yuan, Ruilong Li, Junxiang Wen, Shimeng Bao, Yang Shiyuan, Li Shuai, Leonardo, Zhang Linpeng, Junjie Zhang, Wei Zhen, Alex Yang, Xinxiang Li, Mateus Vital, Gabriel Airton de Souza, Lu Yongtao, Óscar Melendo, Juncheng Cui, Yue Xin, Fu Huan, Wang Shenchao, Yan Junling, Jean Claude, Chen Wei, Wang Zhen'ao, Zhiliang Li and Wu Lei at Shanghai Port.