Mark McGuinness
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Mark McGuinness 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Mark McGuinness has appeared in 25 Championship matches this season, totalling 1,805 minutes at an average rating of 6.57. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 25 | 1,805 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 6.57 |
 League One | 6 | 365 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4.55 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8.13 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.78 |
| Total | 33 | 2,350 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 6.26 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.05 | 35 |
| Shots | 23 | 1.10 | 90 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 0.40 | 94 |
| Shot accuracy | 39.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Shot conversion | 4.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.11 | n/a | 49 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.05 | 55 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.45 | 82 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.25 | 76 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.10 | 7 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.10 | 11 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 14 |
Mark McGuinness has taken 23 shots with 9 on target (39% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 78 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 90th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Mark McGuinness has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 903 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 919 | 45.80 | 66 |
| Accurate passes | 789 | 39.30 | 74 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Long balls won | 41 | 2.04 | 57 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Backward passes | 50 | 2.49 | 12 |
| Passes (final third) | 97 | 4.84 | 31 |
Mark McGuinness has completed 789 of 919 passes at 86% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 66th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.25 | 45 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.25 | 26 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Duels won | 129 | 6.43 | 79 |
| Aerials won | 103 | 5.14 | 95 |
| Touches | 1248 | 62.20 | 47 |
| Possession lost | 149 | 7.43 | 6 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.15 | 9 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 0.60 | 36 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.20 | 27 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 0.55 | 31 |
Mark McGuinness completes 5 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 129 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 13 | 0.65 | 5 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 0.40 | 5 |
| Interceptions | 24 | 1.20 | 62 |
| Clearances | 173 | 8.63 | 96 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 39 | 1.94 | 2 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 8 | 0.40 | 64 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Mark McGuinness makes 13 tackles and 24 interceptions , adding 173 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 139 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 5th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 0.70 | 35 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.20 | 62 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 3.50 | n/a | 37 |
| Foul involvements | 26 | 1.30 | 32 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Mark McGuinness has committed 14 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.5 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right center back (8 appearances), also at center back (7) and left center back (6).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 43 | 3,734 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 49 | 7.09 |
 UEFA Nations League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.30 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 77 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.75 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.25 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 30 | 2,596 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 32 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 19 | 1,710 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 7.13 |
| League One | 17 | 1,359 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 7.42 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 181 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.58 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 34 | 2,905 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 45 | 6.85 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Mark McGuinness
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Mark McGuinness has scored 1 goal across 25 appearances (21 starts), totalling 1805 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Mark McGuinness has attempted 23 shots with 9 on target, a 39% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mark McGuinness has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (100% success rate). Mark McGuinness has contributed 2 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mark McGuinness has registered 13 tackles (8 won), 24 interceptions, and 173 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 789 from 919 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Mark McGuinness has won 129 of 198 total duels.
Discipline
Mark McGuinness has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 12.
About Mark McGuinness
Mark McGuinness is a 25-year-old defender playing for Sheffield United in the Championship, representing England. Mark McGuinness is right-footed and wears the number 25 shirt. Born on 5 January 2001.
Most recent appearance
Mark McGuinness's most recent match was away at Grenada on August 5th. Sheffield United won 5-0. Mark McGuinness played 46 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.48.
Recent matches
- August 5th5-0 winvsGrenada(46 mins, rating 6.48)
- October 2nd1-2 winatDerby County(90 mins, rating 6.93)
- November 13th2-3 lossvsPreston North End(90 mins, rating 7)
- March 13th1-3 lossvsBlackburn Rovers(46 mins, rating 6.32)
- September 14th0-2 winatWatford(90 mins, rating 7.13)
Next fixture
Mark McGuinness and Sheffield United are next in action on March 15th against Mansfield Town in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Mansfield Town vs Sheffield United match preview.
Teammates at Sheffield United
Mark McGuinness currently plays alongside Ivo Grbic, Tom Cannon, Tyrese Campbell, Femi Seriki, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Jaïro Riedewald, Louie Marsh, Oliver Arblaster, Joe Rothwell, Romelle Donovan, Gustavo Hamer, Japhet Tanganga, Christian Nwachukwu, Patrick Bamford, Jamie Shackleton, Tahith Chong, Ryan Oné, S. Curtis, Harrison Burrows, Ehije Ukaki, Michael Cooper, Callum O'Hare, Nils Zätterström, Sam McCallum, Mark McGuinness, Adam Davies and Sydie Peck at Sheffield United.