Dara O'Shea
Republic of IrelandPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Dara O'Shea 2024/2025 season stats
As a right center back, Dara O'Shea has appeared in 35 Premier League matches this season, totalling 3,123 minutes at an average rating of 6.93. 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 | 35 | 3,123 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 50 | 6.93 |
 UEFA Nations League | 7 | 546 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 6.73 |
 Championship | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.63 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.55 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.12 |
| Total | 46 | 4,043 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 66 | 6.95 |
Premier LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.06 | 50 |
| Shots | 22 | 0.60 | 64 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 40 |
| Shot accuracy | 9.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.06 | 61 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 0.32 | 73 |
| Shots blocked | 18 | 0.52 | 90 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 76 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.10 | 10 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.06 | 16 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.03 | 37 |
Dara O'Shea has taken 22 shots with 2 on target (9% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 142 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 64th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Dara O'Shea has 2 assists and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 1562 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 76th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1497 | 43.10 | 33 |
| Accurate passes | 1186 | 34.20 | 27 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 11 |
| Long balls won | 97 | 2.80 | 79 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.03 | 33 |
| Backward passes | 71 | 2.05 | 3 |
| Passes (final third) | 210 | 6.05 | 68 |
Dara O'Shea has completed 1186 of 1497 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 33rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.03 | 13 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.06 | 6 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 43 |
| Duels won | 190 | 5.48 | 81 |
| Aerials won | 117 | 3.37 | 97 |
| Touches | 2063 | 59.50 | 26 |
| Possession lost | 362 | 10.43 | 56 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 0.35 | 20 |
| Fouls won | 26 | 0.75 | 63 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.12 | 19 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0.03 | 71 |
Dara O'Shea completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 190 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 50 | 1.44 | 35 |
| Tackles won | 29 | 0.84 | 34 |
| Interceptions | 33 | 0.95 | 51 |
| Clearances | 218 | 6.28 | 92 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 107 | 3.08 | 27 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Errors led to shot | 4 | 0.12 | 82 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 30 |
Dara O'Shea makes 50 tackles and 33 interceptions , adding 218 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 62 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 35th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 21 | 0.61 | 25 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.17 | 43 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 3.50 | n/a | 42 |
| Foul involvements | 47 | 1.35 | 39 |
| 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 |
Dara O'Shea has committed 21 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.5 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly right center back (27 appearances), also at right back (6) and center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Dara O'Shea previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 7 | 660 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 7.09 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 226 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7.40 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 46 | 4,140 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 25 | 7.07 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7.12 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 5 | 296 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6.81 |
| Friendly International | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 33 | 2,894 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 39 | 6.88 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 270 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.48 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 37 | 3,330 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 39 | 7.01 |
| UEFA Nations League | 4 | 298 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5.10 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.08 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7.35 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 14 | 1,046 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 7.19 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC Qualification Europe | 3 | 215 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6.94 |
About Dara O'Shea
Premier League 2024/2025 season
This season in the Premier League, Dara O'Shea has scored 2 assists across 35 appearances (35 starts), totalling 3123 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Dara O'Shea has attempted 22 shots with 2 on target, a 9% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Dara O'Shea has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Dara O'Shea has contributed 3 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Dara O'Shea has registered 50 tackles (29 won), 33 interceptions, and 218 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1186 from 1497 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Dara O'Shea has won 190 of 313 total duels.
Discipline
Dara O'Shea has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 21 fouls and winning 26.
About Dara O'Shea
Dara O'Shea is a 27-year-old defender playing for Ipswich Town in the Premier League, representing Republic of Ireland. Dara O'Shea is right-footed and wears the number 26 shirt. Born on 4 March 1999.
Most recent appearance
Dara O'Shea's most recent match was away at Qatar on October 6th. Ipswich Town won 1-0. Dara O'Shea played 46 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.15.
Recent matches
- October 6th1-0 winvsQatar(46 mins, rating 7.15)
- August 5th5-0 winvsGrenada(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.89)
- October 2nd3-0 winvsQueens Park Rangers(90 mins, rating 6.9)
- August 16th2-2 drawatSouthampton(90 mins, rating 7.03)
- August 1st0-0 drawatWest Bromwich Albion(90 mins, rating 7.23)
Teammates at Ipswich Town
Dara O'Shea currently plays alongside Chuba Akpom, Christian Walton, Kasey McAteer, David Button, Marcelino Núñez, Alex Palmer, Wes Burns, Jaden Philogene, Anis Mehmeti, Ben Johnson, Jacob Greaves, Leif Davis, Harry Clarke, Darnell Furlong, Sammie Szmodics, Ali Al-Hamadi, Jack Clarke, Dara O'Shea, Cédric Kipré, Sindre Walle Egeli, Jack Taylor, Azor Matusiwa, Chiedozie Ogbene, George Hirst, Emersonn and Cameron Humphreys at Ipswich Town.