John Buckley
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Match-by-match stats
John Buckley 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, John Buckley has appeared in 31 Pro League matches this season, totalling 2,702 minutes at an average rating of 7.10. 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 | 31 | 2,702 | 2 | 4 | 41 | 65 | 7.10 |
 Kings Cup | 5 | 474 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 7.06 |
| Total | 36 | 3,176 | 3 | 4 | 46 | 82 | 7.09 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 58 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.20 | 57 |
| Shots | 32 | 1.10 | 50 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0.30 | 43 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 63 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.03 | 36 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.33 | 34 |
| Shots blocked | 14 | 0.47 | 78 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.10 | 55 |
| Key passes | 41 | 1.40 | 72 |
| Chances created | 32 | 1.07 | 72 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.20 | 60 |
John Buckley has taken 32 shots with 8 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 84 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 50th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. John Buckley has 4 assists and 41 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 84 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 55th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1438 | 47.90 | 75 |
| Accurate passes | 1246 | 41.50 | 75 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Long balls won | 111 | 3.70 | 93 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 25 | 0.83 | 81 |
| Backward passes | 247 | 8.23 | 62 |
| Passes (final third) | 269 | 8.96 | 93 |
John Buckley has completed 1246 of 1438 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 25 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 75th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 32 | 1.07 | 62 |
| Dribble attempts | 55 | 1.83 | 54 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 68 |
| Duels won | 156 | 5.20 | 64 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 0.23 | 15 |
| Touches | 1979 | 65.90 | 77 |
| Possession lost | 352 | 11.72 | 61 |
| Dribbled past | 29 | 0.97 | 57 |
| Fouls won | 55 | 1.83 | 77 |
| Dispossessed | 23 | 0.77 | 44 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
John Buckley completes 32 dribbles at a 58% success rate and wins 156 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (15th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 65 | 2.17 | 73 |
| Tackles won | 39 | 1.30 | 69 |
| Interceptions | 29 | 0.97 | 60 |
| Clearances | 26 | 0.87 | 53 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 156 | 5.20 | 77 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.07 | 76 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
John Buckley makes 65 tackles and 29 interceptions , adding 26 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 42 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 73rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 39 | 1.30 | 47 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.20 | 52 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Fouls per card | 6.50 | n/a | 52 |
| Foul involvements | 94 | 3.13 | 65 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
John Buckley has committed 39 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.5 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly left central midfielder (15 appearances), also at right central midfielder (8) and left defensive midfielder (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Pro League, John Buckley has scored 2 goals and 4 assists across 31 appearances (31 starts), totalling 2702 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. John Buckley has attempted 32 shots with 8 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, John Buckley has created 32 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 32 successful dribbles from 55 attempts (58% success rate). John Buckley has contributed 41 key passes and 83 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, John Buckley has registered 65 tackles (39 won), 29 interceptions, and 26 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1246 from 1438 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. John Buckley has won 156 of 282 total duels.
Discipline
John Buckley has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 39 fouls and winning 55.
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 Fateh on July 6th. Al Kholood drew 0-0. John Buckley played 88 minutes, registering 4 shots, 1 key pass, 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.93.
Recent matches
Teammates at Al Kholood
John Buckley currently plays alongside Rashid Al-Mutairi, Mohammed Sawaan, John Buckley, Muhannad Al-Yahya, Abdulrahman Al-Dawsari, Sultan Al-Shehri, Iker Kortajarena, Abdulaziz Al-Aliwa, Mansour Camara, Odai Abdulghani, Shaquille Pinas, Edgaras Utkus, Adam Berry, Ramiro Enrique and Ramzi Solan at Al Kholood.