Cathal McCarthy
Republic of Ireland
Match-by-match stats
Cathal McCarthy 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Cathal McCarthy has appeared in 3 Premiership matches this season, totalling 270 minutes at an average rating of 6.97. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Shots | 3 | 1.00 | 79 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 77 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 38 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.33 | 73 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.33 | 83 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 30 |
Cathal McCarthy has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 90 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 79th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Cathal McCarthy has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Cathal McCarthy has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 43rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 177 | 59.00 | 80 |
| Accurate passes | 145 | 48.30 | 70 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 49 |
| Long balls won | 15 | 5.00 | 95 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Backward passes | 10 | 3.33 | 27 |
| Passes (final third) | 25 | 8.33 | 83 |
Cathal McCarthy has completed 145 of 177 passes at 82% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 80th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.67 | 65 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.67 | 50 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Duels won | 19 | 6.33 | 75 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 1.67 | 44 |
| Touches | 235 | 78.30 | 77 |
| Possession lost | 37 | 12.33 | 58 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.33 | 42 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 1.33 | 80 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.67 | 71 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Cathal McCarthy completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 19 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 2.67 | 87 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.67 | 31 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 3.33 | 99 |
| Clearances | 16 | 5.33 | 51 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 13 | 4.33 | 73 |
| 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 | 35 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Cathal McCarthy makes 8 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 34 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 87th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.67 | 39 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.33 | 87 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 64 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 2.00 | 71 |
| 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 |
Cathal McCarthy has committed 2 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly right center back (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Cathal McCarthy previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 6 | 228 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4.32 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.42 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 4 | 355 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Cathal McCarthy
Premiership 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premiership, Cathal McCarthy has featured across 3 appearances (3 starts), totalling 270 minutes. Cathal McCarthy has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.20 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Cathal McCarthy has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Cathal McCarthy has registered 8 tackles (2 won), 10 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 145 from 177 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Cathal McCarthy has won 19 of 27 total duels.
Discipline
Cathal McCarthy has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 4.
About Cathal McCarthy
Cathal McCarthy is a 20-year-old defender playing for Kilmarnock in the Premiership, representing Republic of Ireland. and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 31 August 2006.
Most recent appearance
Cathal McCarthy's most recent match was away at Aberdeen on January 4th. Kilmarnock drew 0-0. Cathal McCarthy played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.45.
Recent matches
- January 4th0-0 drawatAberdeen(90 mins, rating 7.45)
- May 4th0-1 lossvsSt. Mirren(90 mins, rating 6.72)
- November 5th0-4 lossvsDundee United(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.75)
- July 16th2-1 lossatSheffield United(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 20th1-1 drawatOxford United(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Cathal McCarthy and Kilmarnock are next in action on December 6th against Hibernian in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Hibernian vs Kilmarnock match preview.
Teammates at Kilmarnock
Cathal McCarthy currently plays alongside Rory McKenzie, Tyreece John-Jules, MJ Kamson-Kamara, Greg Kiltie, Jamie Brandon, Djenairo Daniels, Mark O'Hara, Jonathan Meier, Cathal McCarthy, Nicky Clescenco, Michael Schjönning-Larsen, Joe Hugill, Robbie Deas, Tom Lowery, Maksymilian Stryjek, Aaron Tshibola, Callum Ferie, J. Yfeko, Erik Ring, George Stanger, Bailey Rice and Roshaun Mathurin at Kilmarnock.