Jonathan Varane
France
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Jonathan Varane 2025/2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Jonathan Varane has appeared in 36 Championship matches this season, totalling 2,361 minutes at an average rating of 6.77. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 19 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.11 | 35 |
| Shots | 17 | 0.60 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.20 | 27 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 44 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 45 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.11 | 64 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.34 | 32 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.11 | 10 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 57 |
| Key passes | 11 | 0.40 | 9 |
| Chances created | 11 | 0.42 | 19 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.08 | 37 |
Jonathan Varane has taken 17 shots with 5 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 139 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.3 expected goals (xG), 1.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 15th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Jonathan Varane has 2 assists and 11 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 215 minutes. Jonathan Varane has set up 13 shots for teammates, worth 1.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 57th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1067 | 40.70 | 62 |
| Accurate passes | 842 | 32.10 | 58 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 62 | 2.36 | 81 |
| Through balls won | 2 | 0.08 | 80 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Backward passes | 190 | 7.24 | 42 |
| Passes (final third) | 183 | 6.98 | 78 |
Jonathan Varane has completed 842 of 1067 passes at 79% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 62nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.34 | 26 |
| Dribble attempts | 22 | 0.84 | 33 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 32 |
| Duels won | 155 | 5.91 | 80 |
| Aerials won | 43 | 1.64 | 80 |
| Touches | 1505 | 57.40 | 60 |
| Possession lost | 306 | 11.66 | 40 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 0.42 | 15 |
| Fouls won | 34 | 1.30 | 64 |
| Dispossessed | 20 | 0.76 | 34 |
| Turnovers | 28 | 1.07 | 29 |
Jonathan Varane completes 9 dribbles at a 41% success rate and wins 155 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 71 | 2.71 | 87 |
| Tackles won | 42 | 1.60 | 86 |
| Interceptions | 36 | 1.37 | 86 |
| Clearances | 82 | 3.13 | 98 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 134 | 5.11 | 70 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 6 | 0.23 | 100 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.08 | 83 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.04 | 90 |
Jonathan Varane makes 71 tackles and 36 interceptions , adding 82 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 33 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 87th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 38 | 1.45 | 68 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.19 | 52 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Fouls per card | 7.60 | n/a | 79 |
| Foul involvements | 72 | 2.74 | 71 |
| 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 |
Jonathan Varane has committed 38 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.6 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right defensive midfielder (13 appearances), also at left central midfielder (7) and right central midfielder (7).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Jonathan Varane previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 39 | 2,595 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 75 | 6.83 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 275 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 7.28 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.93 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga 2 | 23 | 706 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 26 | 6.56 |
 Copa Del Rey | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga 2 | 17 | 910 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 35 | 6.92 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 2 | 6 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4.56 |
About Jonathan Varane
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Jonathan Varane has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 36 appearances (29 starts), totalling 2361 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Jonathan Varane has attempted 17 shots with 5 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.32 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jonathan Varane has created 11 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 22 attempts (41% success rate). Jonathan Varane has contributed 11 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jonathan Varane has registered 71 tackles (42 won), 36 interceptions, and 82 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 842 from 1067 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Jonathan Varane has won 155 of 255 total duels.
Discipline
Jonathan Varane has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 38 fouls and winning 34.
About Jonathan Varane
Jonathan Varane is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Queens Park Rangers in the Championship, representing France. Jonathan Varane is right-footed and wears the number 40 shirt. Born on 9 September 2001.
Most recent appearance
Jonathan Varane's most recent match was away at Cardiff City on May 4th. Queens Park Rangers won 2-1. Jonathan Varane played 19 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.63.
Recent matches
- May 4th2-1 winvsCardiff City(19 mins, rating 6.63)
- November 5th1-2 winatBlackburn Rovers(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 6th0-0 drawvsBolton Wanderers(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 7th1-3 winatPortsmouth(16 mins, rating 6.47)
- March 26th1-1 drawvsMillwall(58 mins, rating 6.7)
Next fixture
Jonathan Varane and Queens Park Rangers are next in action on January 4th against Middlesbrough in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough match preview.
Teammates at Queens Park Rangers
Jonathan Varane currently plays alongside Jonathan Varane, Ilias Chair, Matteo Salamon, Liam Morrison, Justin Obikwu, Koki Saito, Nicolas Madsen, Jake Clarke-Salter, Isak Alemayehu, Tariq Lamptey, Ronnie Edwards, Rayan Kolli, Dennis Cirkin, Pierce Charles, Glen Kamara, Boy Kemper, Calum Ward, Rumarn Burrell, Harvey Vale, Kwame Poku, Alfie Lloyd, Jimmy Dunne, Richard Kone, Paul Smyth, Karamoko Dembélé, Amadou Mbengue and Kealey Adamson at Queens Park Rangers.