Cathal McCarthy
Republic of Ireland
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Cathal McCarthy 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Cathal McCarthy has appeared in 2 Premiership matches this season, totalling 180 minutes at an average rating of 6.74. 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 | 39 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.50 | 50 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.50 | 87 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 31 |
Cathal McCarthy 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 50th 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 44th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 140 | 70.00 | 86 |
| Accurate passes | 115 | 57.50 | 84 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 47 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 6.50 | 99 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Backward passes | 6 | 3.00 | 31 |
| Passes (final third) | 24 | 12.00 | 96 |
Cathal McCarthy has completed 115 of 140 passes at 82% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 86th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 1.00 | 83 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 1.00 | 66 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Duels won | 17 | 8.50 | 96 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 2.50 | 50 |
| Touches | 182 | 91.00 | 90 |
| Possession lost | 29 | 14.50 | 73 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.50 | 53 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 1.50 | 90 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 1.00 | 87 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Cathal McCarthy completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 17 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 3.50 | 99 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.50 | 34 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 3.50 | 99 |
| Clearances | 9 | 4.50 | 36 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 10 | 5.00 | 81 |
| 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 | 36 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Cathal McCarthy makes 7 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 26 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 99th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 1.00 | 59 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.50 | 93 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 67 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 2.50 | 84 |
| 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 (2 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 2 appearances (2 starts), totalling 180 minutes. Cathal McCarthy 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 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 7 tackles (1 won), 7 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 115 from 140 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Cathal McCarthy has won 17 of 24 total duels.
Discipline
Cathal McCarthy has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 3.
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 St. Mirren on May 4th. Kilmarnock lost 0-1. Cathal McCarthy played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 6 tackles with a match rating of 6.73.
Recent matches
- May 4th0-1 lossvsSt. Mirren(90 mins, rating 6.73)
- 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)
- February 26th3-1 winvsSheffield Wednesday(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Cathal McCarthy and Kilmarnock are next in action on January 4th against Aberdeen in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Aberdeen vs Kilmarnock match preview.
Teammates at Kilmarnock
Cathal McCarthy currently plays alongside Tyreece John-Jules, MJ Kamson-Kamara, Rory McKenzie, Djenairo Daniels, Greg Kiltie, Jamie Brandon, 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.