Max Johnston stats
EnglandNext match
Championship
1.91
3.80
4.10Match-by-match stats
M. Johnston
DerbyDefender
M. Johnston vs Sheff Utd
1 game playedMax Johnston's next match is on Saturday at 12:30 against Sheff Utd. See how Max Johnston did in earlier matches against Sheff Utd.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 |
SHUvDRB
Saturday 12:30Sat 12:30Before the next match
Sheff Utd v Derby, SaturdayWhat Sheff Utd allow right backs
Position stats15 appearances at RB against Sheff Utd in their last 20 matches; league average from the Championship.
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Odds OutliersMax Johnston 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Max Johnston has appeared in 5 Championship matches this season, totalling 163 minutes at an average rating of 5.06. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship defenders.
Attacking stats
Max Johnston has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 82 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 82nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Max Johnston has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 82 minutes. Max Johnston has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 36th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Max Johnston has completed 31 of 43 passes at 72% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 5th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Max Johnston completes 0 dribbles and wins 2 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (0th percentile).
Defending stats
Max Johnston makes 2 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 82 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 27th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Max Johnston has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right back (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Derby squad
P. Agyemang
25 yrs#7
C. Morris
30 yrs#9
R. Brewster26 yrs#10
F. Bilbija
26 yrs#13
L. Salvesen
30 yrs#15
M. Fuseini24 yrs#16
H. Meister
22 yrs#19
R. Hedges31 yrs#26
C. Blackett-Taylor29 yrs#33
D. Ozoh21 yrs#4
B. Clark21 yrs#8
S. Szmodics31 yrs#11
A. Mowatt31 yrs#20
J. Ward31 yrs#23
L. Travis29 yrs#27
O. Fraulo22 yrs#29
37 yrs
28 yrs
28 yrs
24 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 15 | 987 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 5.76 |
 Admiral Bundesliga | 3 | 267 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7.11 |
2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 2 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.72 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 80 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Bundesliga | 24 | 1,643 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 23 | 6.89 |
 Champions League | 5 | 348 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.72 |
Champions League2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Bundesliga | 20 | 447 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 5.78 |
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6.78 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 17 | 1,251 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 6.92 |
PremiershipAbout Max Johnston
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Max Johnston has featured across 5 appearances (2 starts), totalling 163 minutes. Max Johnston has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.10 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Max Johnston has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Max Johnston has contributed 2 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Max Johnston has registered 2 tackles (1 won), 0 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 31 from 43 pass attempts, a 72% pass accuracy rate. Max Johnston has won 2 of 8 total duels.
Discipline
Max Johnston has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 0.
About Max Johnston
Max Johnston is a 22-year-old defender playing for Derby County in the Championship, representing England. Max Johnston is right-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 26 December 2003.
Most recent appearance
Max Johnston's most recent match was away at West Ham United on January 4th. Derby lost 3-0. Max Johnston played 19 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.19.
Recent matches
- May 5th1-1 drawatBurnley(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 22nd1-2 lossvsBirmingham City(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 3rd0-1 lossvsWest Bromwich Albion(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 4th3-0 lossatWest Ham United(19 mins, rating 6.19)
- August 8th0-2 winatPortsmouth(4 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Max Johnston and Derby County are next in action on November 19th against Sheffield United in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sheffield United vs Derby County match preview.
Teammates at Derby County
Max Johnston currently plays alongside Richard O'Donnell, Derry Murkin, Patrick Agyemang, Craig Forsyth, Jacob Widell Zetterström, Sammie Szmodics, Alex Mowatt, Eiran Cashin, Bobby Clark, Lewis Travis, Ryan Nyambe, Joe Ward, Charlie Taylor, Sondre Langås, Jack Robinson, Corey Blackett-Taylor, Mohammed Fuseini, Nicholas Bilokapic, Oscar Fraulo, Max Johnston, Rhian Brewster, Josh Vickers, Filip Bilbija, Henrik Meister, Ryan Hedges, Carlton Morris, Lars-Jørgen Salvesen, David Ozoh, Matt Clarke and Dion Sanderson at Derby County.