Dion Sanderson
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Dion Sanderson 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Dion Sanderson has appeared in 38 Championship matches this season, totalling 3,165 minutes at an average rating of 6.67. 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 | 3,165 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 36 | 6.67 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 153 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.88 |
| Total | 40 | 3,318 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 39 | 6.68 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.03 | 27 |
| Shots | 7 | 0.20 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 39 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 88 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.03 | 45 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.09 | 11 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.09 | 25 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.10 | 7 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.09 | 10 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.03 | 33 |
Dion Sanderson has taken 7 shots with 2 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 452 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 9th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Dion Sanderson has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 1055 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 | 1272 | 36.20 | 29 |
| Accurate passes | 1106 | 31.50 | 49 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 90 |
| Long balls won | 62 | 1.76 | 44 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Backward passes | 135 | 3.84 | 35 |
| Passes (final third) | 128 | 3.64 | 15 |
Dion Sanderson has completed 1106 of 1272 passes at 87% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 29th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.09 | 17 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.17 | 17 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 50 |
| Duels won | 140 | 3.98 | 19 |
| Aerials won | 86 | 2.45 | 57 |
| Touches | 1717 | 48.80 | 8 |
| Possession lost | 208 | 5.91 | 2 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.20 | 13 |
| Fouls won | 17 | 0.48 | 23 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 0.28 | 42 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 0.31 | 11 |
Dion Sanderson completes 3 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 140 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 36 | 1.02 | 18 |
| Tackles won | 19 | 0.54 | 14 |
| Interceptions | 50 | 1.42 | 75 |
| Clearances | 189 | 5.37 | 60 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 82 | 2.33 | 6 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 11 | 0.31 | 51 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.03 | 50 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.03 | 77 |
Dion Sanderson makes 36 tackles and 50 interceptions , adding 189 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 88 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 18th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 42 | 1.19 | 81 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.23 | 78 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 5.25 | n/a | 66 |
| Foul involvements | 59 | 1.68 | 53 |
| 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 | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Dion Sanderson has committed 42 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.3 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right center back (25 appearances), also at center back (11).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Dion Sanderson previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 12 | 576 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.79 |
 League One | 2 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.71 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.73 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 37 | 3,302 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 37 | 6.94 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.83 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 31 | 2,699 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 50 | 6.99 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4.49 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 26 | 2,090 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 33 | 6.82 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.14 |
About Dion Sanderson
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Dion Sanderson has scored 1 goal across 38 appearances (36 starts), totalling 3165 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Dion Sanderson has attempted 7 shots with 2 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Dion Sanderson has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (50% success rate). Dion Sanderson has contributed 4 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Dion Sanderson has registered 36 tackles (19 won), 50 interceptions, and 189 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1106 from 1272 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Dion Sanderson has won 140 of 268 total duels.
Discipline
Dion Sanderson has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 42 fouls and winning 17.
About Dion Sanderson
Dion Sanderson is a 26-year-old defender playing for Derby County in the Championship, representing England. Dion Sanderson is right-footed and wears the number 28 shirt. Born on 15 December 1999.
Most recent appearance
Dion Sanderson's most recent match was away at Queens Park Rangers on November 13th. Derby County won 2-3. Dion Sanderson played 61 minutes with a match rating of 6.51.
Recent matches
- October 2nd1-2 lossvsSheffield United(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 13th2-3 winatQueens Park Rangers(61 mins, rating 6.51)
- June 2nd1-0 winvsOxford United(71 mins, rating 6.9)
- July 16th2-1 lossatSouthampton(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.13)
- November 6th2-0 winvsStoke City(90 mins, rating 6.78)
Next fixture
Dion Sanderson 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
Dion Sanderson 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.