Cathal Heffernan
Republic of Ireland
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Cathal Heffernan 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Cathal Heffernan has appeared in 2 League One matches this season, totalling 180 minutes at an average rating of 6.54. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other League One 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Enterprise National League | 3 | 270 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.57 |
 League One | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.54 |
| Total | 5 | 450 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.56 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.50 | 46 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 39 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.50 | 76 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 36 |
Cathal Heffernan has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 180 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 46th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Cathal Heffernan has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Cathal Heffernan has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 45th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 64 | 32.00 | 28 |
| Accurate passes | 34 | 17.00 | 14 |
| Pass accuracy | 53.0% | n/a | 1 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 2.50 | 62 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.50 | 70 |
| Backward passes | 3 | 1.50 | 3 |
| Passes (final third) | 15 | 7.50 | 56 |
Cathal Heffernan has completed 34 of 64 passes at 53% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 28th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Duels won | 16 | 8.00 | 93 |
| Aerials won | 14 | 7.00 | 97 |
| Touches | 106 | 53.00 | 21 |
| Possession lost | 36 | 18.00 | 79 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 1.00 | 89 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 1.00 | 61 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Cathal Heffernan completes 0 dribbles and wins 16 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Clearances | 18 | 9.00 | 92 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 3 | 1.50 | 1 |
| 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 | 37 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Cathal Heffernan makes 0 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 18 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 1st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 1.00 | 47 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 2.00 | 52 |
| 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 |
Cathal Heffernan has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
League OneMainly right center back (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 21 | 1,870 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 6.90 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 6 | 538 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Cathal Heffernan
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Cathal Heffernan has featured across 2 appearances (2 starts), totalling 180 minutes. Cathal Heffernan has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.01 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Cathal Heffernan has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Cathal Heffernan has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 0 interceptions, and 18 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 34 from 64 pass attempts, a 53% pass accuracy rate. Cathal Heffernan has won 16 of 28 total duels.
Discipline
Cathal Heffernan has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 2.
About Cathal Heffernan
Cathal Heffernan is a 21-year-old defender playing for Cambridge United in the League One, representing Republic of Ireland. and wears the number 15 shirt. Born on 27 April 2005.
Most recent appearance
Cathal Heffernan's most recent match was away at Bradford City on August 8th. Cambridge United won 1-2. Cathal Heffernan played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.9.
Recent matches
- August 8th1-2 winatBradford City(90 mins, rating 6.9)
- November 5th1-2 lossvsHuddersfield Town(90 mins, rating 6.19)
- June 4th2-2 drawvsBarrow(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.41)
- July 7th1-3 winatWealdstone(90 mins, rating 6.26)
- May 7th5-2 winvsSolihull Moors(90 mins, rating 6.05)
Next fixture
Cathal Heffernan and Cambridge United are next in action on January 4th against Burton Albion in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Burton Albion vs Cambridge United match preview.
Teammates at Cambridge United
Cathal Heffernan currently plays alongside Ra'ees Bangura-Williams, JJ Briggs, Shayne Lavery, Gabe Breeze, Kell Watts, Patrick Bauer, Callum Perry, Louis Appéré, Ben Hughes, Shane McLoughlin, Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu, Ben Knight, Sullay Kaikai, Gassan Ahadme, Dominic Ball, Ryan Loft, Sam Curtis, Zak Bradshaw, Jake Eastwood, Liam Bennett, George Hoddle, Isaac Heath, Callum Stead, Glenn McConnell, Owen Moxon and Cathal Heffernan at Cambridge United.