Kal Naismith
Scotland
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Kal Naismith 2026/2027 season stats
As a left back, Kal Naismith has appeared in 3 League One matches this season, totalling 226 minutes at an average rating of 6.44. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 3 | 226 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 6.44 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.44 |
| Total | 4 | 316 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 6.69 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.40 | 39 |
| 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 | 0.40 | 71 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.40 | 41 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.40 | 44 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 36 |
Kal Naismith has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 226 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 39th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Kal Naismith has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 226 minutes. Kal Naismith has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 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 | 143 | 56.90 | 85 |
| Accurate passes | 115 | 45.80 | 86 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 1.19 | 28 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Backward passes | 14 | 5.58 | 64 |
| Passes (final third) | 32 | 12.74 | 95 |
Kal Naismith has completed 115 of 143 passes at 80% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 85th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.80 | 88 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 2.39 | 94 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 47 |
| Duels won | 20 | 7.96 | 92 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 1.59 | 22 |
| Touches | 227 | 90.40 | 91 |
| Possession lost | 48 | 19.12 | 85 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.80 | 86 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 1.19 | 72 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.40 | 64 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kal Naismith completes 2 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 20 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (22nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 11 | 4.38 | 99 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 3.98 | 99 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.80 | 32 |
| Clearances | 17 | 6.77 | 75 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 6 | 2.39 | 19 |
| 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 | 1 | 0.40 | 99 |
Kal Naismith makes 11 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 17 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 21 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 99th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 1 | 0.40 | 15 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.40 | 89 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 1.00 | n/a | 54 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 1.59 | 46 |
| 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 |
Kal Naismith has committed 1 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly left back (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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34 yrs
28 yrs
23 yrsKal Naismith previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 38 | 3,124 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 62 | 6.96 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.35 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 16 | 743 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 6.51 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 13 | 886 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 7.17 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 119 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.25 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 25 | 1,977 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 53 | 7.18 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 264 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.45 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 44 | 3,876 | 2 | 8 | 39 | 61 | 7.21 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Kal Naismith
League One 2026/2027 season
This season in the League One, Kal Naismith has featured across 3 appearances (3 starts), totalling 226 minutes. Kal Naismith has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.07 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kal Naismith has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (33% success rate). Kal Naismith has contributed 1 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kal Naismith has registered 11 tackles (10 won), 2 interceptions, and 17 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 115 from 143 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Kal Naismith has won 20 of 29 total duels.
Discipline
Kal Naismith has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 3.
About Kal Naismith
Kal Naismith is a 34-year-old defender playing for Luton Town in the League One, representing Scotland. Kal Naismith is right-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 18 February 1992.
Most recent appearance
Kal Naismith's most recent match was away at Mansfield Town on August 1st. Luton Town lost 5-2. Kal Naismith played 46 minutes with a match rating of 6.05.
Recent matches
- May 4th2-0 winvsStockport County(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 1st5-2 lossatMansfield Town(46 mins, rating 6.05)
- November 18th2-0 lossatChelsea(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 25th2-2 drawvsNotts County(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.46)
- March 25th3-4 winatReading(90 mins, rating 6.81)
Next fixture
Kal Naismith and Luton Town are next in action on January 4th against Leyton Orient in the League One. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Luton Town vs Leyton Orient match preview.
Teammates at Luton Town
Kal Naismith currently plays alongside Dan Gore, Hakeem Odoffin, Jordan Clark, Nahki Wells, Emilio Lawrence, Jamie Donley, Tudor Mendel-Idowu, Mads Andersen, Sverre Sandal, Liam Walsh, Jake Richards, Josh Keeley, Harrison Ashby, James Shea, Joe Johnson, Shayden Morris, Kal Naismith, Gideon Kodua, George Johnston, Kasey Palmer, Teden Mengi, Shandon Baptiste, Devante Cole, Isaiah Jones, Callum Marshall, Lasse Nordås and Reuell Walters at Luton Town.