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James Milner
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James Milner 2025/2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, James Milner has appeared in 20 Premier League matches this season, totalling 779 minutes at an average rating of 5.64. 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 | 20 | 779 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 5.64 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7.22 |
| Total | 22 | 947 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 16 | 5.78 |
Premier LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 49 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.23 | 55 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.90 | 28 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 22 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.46 | 47 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.23 | 23 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 52 |
| Key passes | 8 | 0.90 | 38 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.69 | 32 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.12 | 39 |
James Milner has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 97 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 28th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. James Milner has 1 assist and 8 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 130 minutes. James Milner has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 52nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 487 | 56.30 | 86 |
| Accurate passes | 423 | 48.90 | 86 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Long balls won | 20 | 2.31 | 80 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 0.69 | 71 |
| Backward passes | 97 | 11.21 | 90 |
| Passes (final third) | 78 | 9.01 | 92 |
James Milner has completed 423 of 487 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 86th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.12 | 1 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.23 | 0 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 59 |
| Duels won | 25 | 2.89 | 6 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 0.69 | 35 |
| Touches | 592 | 68.40 | 76 |
| Possession lost | 85 | 9.82 | 27 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.92 | 65 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.35 | 4 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.35 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0.58 | 8 |
James Milner completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 25 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (35th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 15 | 1.73 | 39 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 1.04 | 45 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.69 | 39 |
| Clearances | 19 | 2.20 | 83 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 40 | 4.62 | 54 |
| 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 | 1 | 0.12 | 97 |
James Milner makes 15 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 19 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 52 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 39th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 1.73 | 85 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.23 | 59 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.12 | 67 |
| Fouls per card | 7.50 | n/a | 71 |
| Foul involvements | 18 | 2.08 | 28 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | 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 |
James Milner has committed 15 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.5 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly right defensive midfielder (4 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (2) and central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
James Milner previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 4 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 5.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 15 | 778 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 20 | 6.89 |
| Europa League | 5 | 177 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.81 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 31 | 915 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 26 | 6.47 |
| Champions League | 8 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 5.95 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.88 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 24 | 863 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 28 | 5.28 |
| Champions League | 8 | 212 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5.84 |
| Carabao Cup | 4 | 190 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 7.06 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.35 |
About James Milner
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, James Milner has created 6 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). James Milner has contributed 8 key passes and 14 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, James Milner has registered 15 tackles (9 won), 6 interceptions, and 19 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 423 from 487 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. James Milner has won 25 of 62 total duels.
Discipline
James Milner has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 3.
About James Milner
James Milner is a 40-year-old midfielder, representing England. James Milner is right-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 4 January 1986.
Most recent appearance
James Milner's most recent match was away at Manchester United on May 20th. They lost 0-3. James Milner played 59 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.22.
Recent matches
- May 20th0-3 lossvsManchester United(59 mins, rating 6.22)
- February 7th1-0 lossatLeeds United(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 15th3-0 winvsWolverhampton Wanderers(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 16th0-2 winatBurnley(0 mins)
- November 24th2-1 winvsLiverpool(76 mins, rating 6.96)