Matt Clarke
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Matt Clarke 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Matt Clarke has appeared in 45 Championship matches this season, totalling 4,022 minutes at an average rating of 7.07. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.10 | 81 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.16 | 74 |
| Shots | 27 | 0.60 | 52 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.10 | 39 |
| Shot accuracy | 15.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Shot conversion | 11.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.75 | n/a | 96 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.04 | 51 |
| Shots off target | 19 | 0.43 | 80 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.13 | 42 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.02 | 75 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Key passes | 14 | 0.30 | 28 |
| Chances created | 14 | 0.31 | 41 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.09 | 54 |
Matt Clarke has taken 27 shots with 4 on target (15% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 149 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 52nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Matt Clarke has 4 assists and 14 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 287 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 74th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 2016 | 45.10 | 63 |
| Accurate passes | 1554 | 34.80 | 56 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Long balls won | 149 | 3.33 | 91 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.09 | 36 |
| Backward passes | 136 | 3.04 | 21 |
| Passes (final third) | 303 | 6.78 | 64 |
Matt Clarke has completed 1554 of 2016 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 63rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 0.22 | 39 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 0.31 | 31 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 86 |
| Duels won | 283 | 6.33 | 78 |
| Aerials won | 168 | 3.76 | 82 |
| Touches | 3001 | 67.20 | 64 |
| Possession lost | 578 | 12.93 | 48 |
| Dribbled past | 21 | 0.47 | 53 |
| Fouls won | 30 | 0.67 | 43 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 0.34 | 50 |
| Turnovers | 28 | 0.63 | 40 |
Matt Clarke completes 10 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 283 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 79 | 1.77 | 64 |
| Tackles won | 49 | 1.10 | 63 |
| Interceptions | 70 | 1.57 | 85 |
| Clearances | 419 | 9.38 | 98 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 168 | 3.76 | 55 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 15 | 0.34 | 56 |
| Errors led to shot | 4 | 0.09 | 81 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.02 | 71 |
Matt Clarke makes 79 tackles and 70 interceptions , adding 419 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 51 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 64th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 43 | 0.96 | 61 |
| Yellow cards | 9 | 0.20 | 62 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 4.78 | n/a | 58 |
| Foul involvements | 73 | 1.63 | 50 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Matt Clarke has committed 43 fouls and received 9 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.8 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left center back (41 appearances), also at center back (3) and right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Matt Clarke previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 30 | 2,477 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 56 | 7.11 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7.50 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 24 | 1,811 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 7.05 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.94 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 6 | 462 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 6.95 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 33 | 2,752 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 51 | 7.04 |
About Matt Clarke
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Matt Clarke has scored 3 goals and 4 assists across 45 appearances (45 starts), totalling 4022 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Matt Clarke has attempted 27 shots with 4 on target, a 15% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matt Clarke has created 14 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 10 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (71% success rate). Matt Clarke has contributed 14 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matt Clarke has registered 79 tackles (49 won), 70 interceptions, and 419 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1554 from 2016 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Matt Clarke has won 283 of 483 total duels.
Discipline
Matt Clarke has received 9 yellow cards this season, committing 43 fouls and winning 30.
About Matt Clarke
Matt Clarke is a 29-year-old defender playing for Derby County in the Championship, representing England. Matt Clarke is left-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 22 September 1996.
Most recent appearance
Matt Clarke's most recent match was away at Sheffield United on October 2nd. Derby County lost 1-2. Matt Clarke played 90 minutes, registering 4 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.21.
Recent matches
- October 2nd1-2 lossvsSheffield United(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.21)
- November 13th2-3 winatQueens Park Rangers(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.99)
- June 17th2-1 lossatNorwich City(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.48)
- June 2nd1-0 winvsOxford United(90 mins, rating 7.52)
- July 16th2-1 lossatSouthampton(67 mins, rating 6.7)
Next fixture
Matt Clarke 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
Matt Clarke 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.