Craig Forsyth
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Craig Forsyth 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Craig Forsyth has appeared in 19 Championship matches this season, totalling 1,145 minutes at an average rating of 5.60. 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 | 19 | 1,145 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 5.60 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.21 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.91 |
| Total | 22 | 1,445 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 5.76 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 81 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.08 | 48 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.20 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 39 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Shot conversion | 33.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 98 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.16 | 22 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.50 | 49 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.39 | 49 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.08 | 49 |
Craig Forsyth has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 382 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 9th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Craig Forsyth has 0 assists and 6 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 229 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 481 | 37.80 | 39 |
| Accurate passes | 331 | 26.00 | 26 |
| Pass accuracy | 69.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Long balls won | 38 | 2.99 | 87 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.39 | 64 |
| Backward passes | 48 | 3.77 | 34 |
| Passes (final third) | 129 | 10.14 | 95 |
Craig Forsyth has completed 331 of 481 passes at 69% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 39th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.24 | 43 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 0.39 | 36 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 72 |
| Duels won | 50 | 3.93 | 18 |
| Aerials won | 26 | 2.04 | 47 |
| Touches | 785 | 61.70 | 45 |
| Possession lost | 231 | 18.16 | 92 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.63 | 72 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.39 | 19 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.16 | 20 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 0.71 | 47 |
Craig Forsyth completes 3 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 50 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 16 | 1.26 | 33 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 1.02 | 57 |
| Interceptions | 22 | 1.73 | 88 |
| Clearances | 63 | 4.95 | 54 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 44 | 3.46 | 43 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 4 | 0.31 | 51 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.08 | 78 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Craig Forsyth makes 16 tackles and 22 interceptions , adding 63 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 72 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 33rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 0.39 | 8 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.16 | 45 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 2.50 | n/a | 21 |
| Foul involvements | 10 | 0.79 | 4 |
| 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 |
Craig Forsyth has committed 5 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.5 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left back (6 appearances), also at left center back (4) and left wing back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Craig Forsyth previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 39 | 2,545 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 36 | 6.96 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7.29 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 26 | 2,068 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 44 | 7.28 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3.52 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 41 | 2,988 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 36 | 6.83 |
| FA Cup | 5 | 407 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2.79 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7.27 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 26 | 1,940 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 14 | 6.63 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.88 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Craig Forsyth
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Craig Forsyth has scored 1 goal across 19 appearances (12 starts), totalling 1145 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Craig Forsyth has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Craig Forsyth has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (60% success rate). Craig Forsyth has contributed 6 key passes and 26 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Craig Forsyth has registered 16 tackles (13 won), 22 interceptions, and 63 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 331 from 481 pass attempts, a 69% pass accuracy rate. Craig Forsyth has won 50 of 83 total duels.
Discipline
Craig Forsyth has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 5.
About Craig Forsyth
Craig Forsyth is a 37-year-old defender playing for Derby County in the Championship, representing Scotland. Craig Forsyth is left-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 24 February 1989.
Most recent appearance
Craig Forsyth's most recent match was away at Sheffield United on October 2nd. Derby County lost 1-2. Craig Forsyth played 74 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.36.
Recent matches
- October 2nd1-2 lossvsSheffield United(74 mins, rating 6.36)
- November 13th2-3 winatQueens Park Rangers(29 mins, rating 6.61)
- June 17th2-1 lossatNorwich City(23 mins, rating 6.62)
- June 2nd1-0 winvsOxford United(1 mins, rating 0)
- July 16th2-1 lossatSouthampton(23 mins, rating 6.12)
Next fixture
Craig Forsyth 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
Craig Forsyth 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.