Joe Ward
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Joe Ward 2025/2026 season stats
As a right back, Joe Ward has appeared in 38 Championship matches this season, totalling 2,928 minutes at an average rating of 6.82. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 38 | 2,928 | 1 | 8 | 58 | 46 | 6.82 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 191 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.16 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.99 |
| Total | 41 | 3,209 | 2 | 8 | 61 | 50 | 6.84 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 9 | 0.28 | 95 |
| Shots | 31 | 1.00 | 87 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 0.30 | 82 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Shot conversion | 3.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.11 | n/a | 49 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots off target | 13 | 0.40 | 75 |
| Shots blocked | 9 | 0.28 | 82 |
| Hit woodwork | 3 | 0.09 | 97 |
| Assists | 8 | 0.20 | 92 |
| Key passes | 58 | 1.80 | 96 |
| Chances created | 46 | 1.41 | 94 |
| Big chances created | 13 | 0.40 | 98 |
Joe Ward has taken 31 shots with 9 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 94 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 87th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Joe Ward has 8 assists and 58 key passes , creating 13 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 64 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 92nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1077 | 33.10 | 20 |
| Accurate passes | 839 | 25.80 | 25 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Long balls won | 84 | 2.58 | 76 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Accurate crosses | 59 | 1.81 | 97 |
| Backward passes | 221 | 6.79 | 72 |
| Passes (final third) | 238 | 7.32 | 74 |
Joe Ward has completed 839 of 1077 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 59 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 20th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 20 | 0.61 | 73 |
| Dribble attempts | 41 | 1.26 | 77 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 44 |
| Duels won | 112 | 3.44 | 10 |
| Aerials won | 25 | 0.77 | 8 |
| Touches | 1946 | 59.80 | 38 |
| Possession lost | 560 | 17.21 | 84 |
| Dribbled past | 24 | 0.74 | 82 |
| Fouls won | 22 | 0.68 | 45 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.28 | 42 |
| Turnovers | 31 | 0.95 | 62 |
Joe Ward completes 20 dribbles at a 49% success rate and wins 112 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (8th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 46 | 1.41 | 43 |
| Tackles won | 32 | 0.98 | 54 |
| Interceptions | 34 | 1.05 | 45 |
| Clearances | 98 | 3.01 | 25 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 153 | 4.70 | 89 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.03 | 8 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.09 | 81 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.03 | 77 |
Joe Ward makes 46 tackles and 34 interceptions , adding 98 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 64 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 43rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 0.31 | 5 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.09 | 20 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 3.33 | n/a | 34 |
| Foul involvements | 32 | 0.98 | 12 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | 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 |
Joe Ward has committed 10 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.3 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right back (18 appearances), also at right wing back (12) and right midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Joe Ward previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 7 | 153 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5.62 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7.55 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 21 | 1,095 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 16 | 7.06 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 42 | 3,311 | 7 | 9 | 80 | 41 | 7.19 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 38 | 2,747 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 44 | 6.93 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 144 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Joe Ward
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Joe Ward has scored 1 goal and 8 assists across 38 appearances (32 starts), totalling 2928 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Joe Ward has attempted 31 shots with 9 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joe Ward has created 46 chances including 13 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 20 successful dribbles from 41 attempts (49% success rate). Joe Ward has contributed 58 key passes and 233 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joe Ward has registered 46 tackles (32 won), 34 interceptions, and 98 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 839 from 1077 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Joe Ward has won 112 of 201 total duels.
Discipline
Joe Ward has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 22.
About Joe Ward
Joe Ward is a 30-year-old midfielder playing for Derby County in the Championship, representing England. Joe Ward is right-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 22 August 1995.
Most recent appearance
Joe Ward's most recent match was away at Sheffield United on October 2nd. Derby County lost 1-2. Joe Ward played 90 minutes, registering 3 shots, 4 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.83.
Recent matches
- October 2nd1-2 lossvsSheffield United(90 mins, rating 6.83)
- November 13th2-3 winatQueens Park Rangers(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.18)
- June 17th2-1 lossatNorwich City(90 mins, rating 6.66)
- June 2nd1-0 winvsOxford United(90 mins, rating 7.49)
- July 16th2-1 lossatSouthampton(90 mins, rating 6.56)
Next fixture
Joe Ward 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
Joe Ward 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.