John Buckley
England
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John Buckley 2026/2027 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, John Buckley has appeared in 5 Pro League matches this season, totalling 450 minutes at an average rating of 7.23. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 5 | 450 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 7.23 |
 Kings Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7.34 |
| Total | 6 | 540 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 7.25 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.20 | 34 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.40 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.40 | 43 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 52 |
| Key passes | 14 | 2.80 | 86 |
| Chances created | 13 | 2.60 | 85 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.40 | 59 |
John Buckley has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 225 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 13th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. John Buckley has 1 assist and 14 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 35 minutes. John Buckley has set up 15 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 52nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 197 | 39.40 | 51 |
| Accurate passes | 164 | 32.80 | 49 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 2.60 | 69 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 1.20 | 81 |
| Backward passes | 49 | 9.80 | 83 |
| Passes (final third) | 37 | 7.40 | 71 |
John Buckley has completed 164 of 197 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 51st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.40 | 29 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 1.80 | 61 |
| Dribble success | 0.2% | n/a | 9 |
| Duels won | 21 | 4.20 | 43 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.20 | 26 |
| Touches | 315 | 63.00 | 61 |
| Possession lost | 72 | 14.40 | 77 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.60 | 40 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 2.60 | 97 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 1.00 | 60 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
John Buckley completes 2 dribbles at a 22% success rate and wins 21 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (26th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 1.20 | 39 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.60 | 29 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 2.40 | 99 |
| Clearances | 9 | 1.80 | 89 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 29 | 5.80 | 85 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
John Buckley makes 6 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 75 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 39th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 2.00 | 86 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 25 |
| Foul involvements | 23 | 4.60 | 97 |
| 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 |
John Buckley has committed 10 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly left defensive midfielder (3 appearances), also at left central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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John Buckley previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 31 | 2,702 | 2 | 4 | 41 | 65 | 7.10 |
| Kings Cup | 5 | 474 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 7.06 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 23 | 848 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 31 | 6.63 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 8.67 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3.49 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 24 | 961 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 36 | 6.32 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 8.82 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7.65 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 21 | 1,468 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 54 | 6.92 |
| Carabao Cup | 4 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.61 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 201 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6.70 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 42 | 3,153 | 3 | 7 | 49 | 87 | 7.07 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About John Buckley
Pro League 2026/2027 season
This season in the Pro League, John Buckley has scored 1 assist across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 450 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. John Buckley has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, John Buckley has created 13 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (22% success rate). John Buckley has contributed 14 key passes and 27 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, John Buckley has registered 6 tackles (3 won), 12 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 164 from 197 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. John Buckley has won 21 of 45 total duels.
Discipline
John Buckley has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 13.
About John Buckley
John Buckley is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for Al Kholood in the Pro League, representing England. John Buckley is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 13 October 1999.
Most recent appearance
John Buckley's most recent match was away at Al-Fayha on October 3rd. Al Kholood drew 2-2. John Buckley played 90 minutes, registering 3 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.46.
Recent matches
- October 3rd2-2 drawatAl-Fayha(90 mins, rating 7.46)
- January 31st3-1 winvsAl Ahli(90 mins, rating 6.55)
- February 2nd1-1 drawatAl Diraiyah FC(90 mins, rating 6.76)
- December 5th3-2 winvsAl Taawoun(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.84)
- October 2nd0-5 winatJeddah(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.34)
Next fixture
John Buckley and Al Kholood are next in action on March 7th against Al Shabab in the Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Al Kholood vs Al Shabab match preview.
Teammates at Al Kholood
John Buckley currently plays alongside Guga, Abdullah Al-Ajian, John Buckley, Abdulrahman Obaid Al-Obaid, Shaquille Pinas, Abdulaziz Al-Aliwa, Sultan Al-Shehri, Mohammed Al-Rashidi, Odai Abdulghani, Julien Domingues, Coba da Costa, Abdulrahman Al-Dawsari, Hamed Al-Shanqity, Iker Kortajarena, Mohammed Sawaan, Muhannad Al-Yahya, Yaseen Al-Zubaidi, Edgaras Utkus, Adam Berry, Ramiro Enrique, Ramzi Solan, Yazan Madani and Mansour Camara at Al Kholood.