Liam Thompson
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Liam Thompson 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Liam Thompson has appeared in 17 Championship matches this season, totalling 1,026 minutes at an average rating of 5.93. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 54 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.09 | 30 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.40 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 15 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 99 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.26 | 21 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.40 | 9 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.35 | 16 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 12 |
Liam Thompson has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 257 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 10th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Liam Thompson has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 257 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 446 | 39.10 | 57 |
| Accurate passes | 379 | 33.20 | 62 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 1.84 | 64 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.09 | 23 |
| Backward passes | 85 | 7.46 | 48 |
| Passes (final third) | 52 | 4.56 | 42 |
Liam Thompson has completed 379 of 446 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 57th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.44 | 39 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 0.79 | 26 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 77 |
| Duels won | 41 | 3.60 | 19 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 0.79 | 31 |
| Touches | 587 | 51.50 | 41 |
| Possession lost | 101 | 8.86 | 10 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.35 | 10 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 1.14 | 56 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.79 | 37 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 1.05 | 27 |
Liam Thompson completes 5 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 41 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (31st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 16 | 1.40 | 25 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 0.61 | 10 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 0.96 | 55 |
| Clearances | 19 | 1.67 | 66 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 65 | 5.70 | 84 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.09 | 86 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Liam Thompson makes 16 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 19 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 64 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 25th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 1.14 | 48 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.44 | 91 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.09 | 62 |
| Fouls per card | 2.60 | n/a | 19 |
| Foul involvements | 26 | 2.28 | 52 |
| 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 |
Liam Thompson has committed 13 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.6 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right central midfielder (7 appearances), also at left central midfielder (3) and left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Liam Thompson previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 28 | 1,613 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 6.63 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 151 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 24 | 715 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 6.32 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 13 | 196 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5.61 |
 FA Cup | 5 | 190 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.63 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 229 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.87 |
 Enterprise National League | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 23 | 1,524 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 6.66 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Liam Thompson
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Liam Thompson has scored 1 goal across 17 appearances (11 starts), totalling 1026 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Liam Thompson has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Liam Thompson has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (56% success rate). Liam Thompson has contributed 4 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Liam Thompson has registered 16 tackles (7 won), 11 interceptions, and 19 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 379 from 446 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Liam Thompson has won 41 of 80 total duels.
Discipline
Liam Thompson has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 13.
About Liam Thompson
Liam Thompson is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Derby County in the Championship, representing England. Liam Thompson is right-footed and wears the number 16 shirt. Born on 29 April 2002.
Most recent appearance
Liam Thompson's most recent match was away at Swansea City on April 30th. Derby County won 2-0. Liam Thompson played 18 minutes with a match rating of 6.47.
Recent matches
- November 6th2-0 winvsStoke City(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 16th3-2 lossatCoventry City(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 30th2-0 winvsSwansea City(18 mins, rating 6.47)
- November 17th1-2 lossvsIpswich Town(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 30th0-5 winatBristol City(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Liam Thompson and Derby County are next in action on May 7th against Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Derby County vs Lincoln City match preview.
Teammates at Derby County
Liam Thompson currently plays alongside Josh Vickers, Bobby Clark, Richard O'Donnell, Ryan Nyambe, Rhian Brewster, Matt Clarke, Lewis Travis, Craig Forsyth, Joe Ward, Oscar Fraulo, Kenzo Goudmijn, Sondre Langås, Carlton Morris, Max Johnston, Derry Murkin, Charles James Taylor, Patrick Agyemang, Owen Eames, Lars-Jørgen Salvesen, Dajaune Brown, Jacob Widell Zetterström, Liam Thompson, Corey Blackett-Taylor and Dion Sanderson at Derby County.