Kal Naismith
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Kal Naismith 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Kal Naismith has appeared in 38 League One matches this season, totalling 3,124 minutes at an average rating of 6.96. 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 | 38 | 3,124 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 62 | 6.96 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.35 |
| Total | 40 | 3,243 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 62 | 6.93 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.10 | 79 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.17 | 83 |
| Shots | 33 | 1.00 | 88 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 0.30 | 84 |
| Shot accuracy | 27.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 66 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 71 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 0.14 | 86 |
| Shots off target | 13 | 0.37 | 73 |
| Shots blocked | 11 | 0.32 | 84 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.03 | 77 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Key passes | 29 | 0.80 | 75 |
| Chances created | 23 | 0.66 | 78 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.06 | 42 |
Kal Naismith has taken 33 shots with 9 on target (27% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 95 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 88th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Kal Naismith has 3 assists and 29 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 136 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 75th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 2155 | 62.10 | 96 |
| Accurate passes | 1680 | 48.40 | 94 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 70 |
| Long balls won | 130 | 3.75 | 93 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 0.23 | 52 |
| Backward passes | 232 | 6.68 | 77 |
| Passes (final third) | 500 | 14.40 | 99 |
Kal Naismith has completed 1680 of 2155 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 96th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 24 | 0.69 | 79 |
| Dribble attempts | 35 | 1.01 | 67 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 83 |
| Duels won | 219 | 6.31 | 62 |
| Aerials won | 97 | 2.79 | 50 |
| Touches | 3022 | 87.10 | 98 |
| Possession lost | 636 | 18.32 | 83 |
| Dribbled past | 24 | 0.69 | 77 |
| Fouls won | 40 | 1.15 | 69 |
| Dispossessed | 20 | 0.58 | 67 |
| Turnovers | 29 | 0.84 | 48 |
Kal Naismith completes 24 dribbles at a 69% success rate and wins 219 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 62 | 1.79 | 57 |
| Tackles won | 41 | 1.18 | 66 |
| Interceptions | 32 | 0.92 | 32 |
| Clearances | 215 | 6.19 | 59 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 173 | 4.98 | 92 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 14 | 0.40 | 63 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.06 | 63 |
| Errors led to goal | 2 | 0.06 | 87 |
Kal Naismith makes 62 tackles and 32 interceptions , adding 215 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 50 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 57th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 33 | 0.95 | 55 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.17 | 43 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 5.50 | n/a | 64 |
| Foul involvements | 73 | 2.10 | 64 |
| 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 33 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
League OneMainly left center back (20 appearances), also at left back (15).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Similar players
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Kal Naismith previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the League One, Kal Naismith has scored 3 goals and 3 assists across 38 appearances (35 starts), totalling 3124 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Kal Naismith has attempted 33 shots with 9 on target, a 27% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kal Naismith has created 23 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 24 successful dribbles from 35 attempts (69% success rate). Kal Naismith has contributed 29 key passes and 52 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kal Naismith has registered 62 tackles (41 won), 32 interceptions, and 215 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1680 from 2155 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Kal Naismith has won 219 of 373 total duels.
Discipline
Kal Naismith has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 33 fouls and winning 40.
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 Bolton Wanderers on January 14th. Luton Town won 2-3. Kal Naismith played 90 minutes, registering 2 key passs, 4 tackles with a match rating of 6.83.
Recent matches
- January 14th2-3 winatBolton Wanderers(90 mins, rating 6.83)
- November 13th2-1 winvsBarnsley(90 mins, rating 6.91)
- June 17th0-2 winatRotherham United(90 mins, rating 7.71)
- September 14th2-2 drawatMansfield Town(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.53)
- January 12th2-1 winvsNorthampton Town(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.39)
Next fixture
Kal Naismith and Luton Town are next in action on May 7th against Gillingham in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Gillingham vs Luton Town match preview.
Teammates at Luton Town
Kal Naismith currently plays alongside Sverre Sandal, Josh Keeley, Hakeem Odofin, Shandon Baptiste, Thomas Holmes, Millenic Alli, Lasse Nordås, James Shea, Liam Walsh, Teden Mengi, Isaiah Jones, Jerry Yates, Gideon Kodua, Joe Johnson, G. Johnston, Jordan Clark, J. Richards, George Alan Saville, Mads Juel Andersen, Nahki Wells, Devante Cole, Shayden Morris, Kasey Palmer, Kal Naismith, Reuell Walters and Harrison Ashby at Luton Town.