Joe Rothwell
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Joe Rothwell 2025/2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Joe Rothwell has appeared in 10 Championship matches this season, totalling 431 minutes at an average rating of 6.49. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 10 | 431 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6.49 |
 Premiership | 8 | 412 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 6.85 |
 Champions League | 6 | 386 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 6.70 |
 Europa League | 3 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.62 |
| Total | 27 | 1,324 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 17 | 6.66 |
Premiership
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 4 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 16 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 6 | 1.30 | 68 |
| Chances created | 6 | 1.25 | 79 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 12 |
Joe Rothwell has 0 assists and 6 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 72 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 232 | 48.40 | 84 |
| Accurate passes | 204 | 42.60 | 86 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 2.71 | 88 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Backward passes | 33 | 6.89 | 35 |
| Passes (final third) | 45 | 9.40 | 94 |
Joe Rothwell has completed 204 of 232 passes at 88% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 84th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.21 | 12 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.63 | 19 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 19 |
| Duels won | 8 | 1.67 | 0 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Touches | 269 | 56.20 | 57 |
| Possession lost | 36 | 7.52 | 4 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.42 | 15 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.21 | 1 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.21 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0.42 | 2 |
Joe Rothwell completes 1 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 8 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (1st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 1.25 | 17 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 1.25 | 70 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 1.04 | 61 |
| Clearances | 4 | 0.84 | 25 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 16 | 3.34 | 15 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Joe Rothwell makes 6 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 72 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 17th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.42 | 2 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.21 | 99 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 14 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | 0.63 | 0 |
| 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 |
Joe Rothwell has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left defensive midfielder (3 appearances), also at central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 35 | 2,230 | 0 | 4 | 61 | 22 | 6.88 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.75 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 17 | 443 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 6.90 |
 Premier League | 11 | 388 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 5.95 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 209 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4.76 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 136 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.45 |
Premier League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 20 | 1,028 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 6.71 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 41 | 3,165 | 3 | 10 | 70 | 40 | 7.21 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.24 |
About Joe Rothwell
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Joe Rothwell has featured across 10 appearances (4 starts), totalling 431 minutes.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joe Rothwell has created 6 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (33% success rate). Joe Rothwell has contributed 6 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joe Rothwell has registered 6 tackles (6 won), 5 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 204 from 232 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Joe Rothwell has won 8 of 15 total duels.
Discipline
Joe Rothwell has received 0 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 1.
About Joe Rothwell
Joe Rothwell is a 31-year-old midfielder playing for Sheffield United in the Championship, representing England. Joe Rothwell is right-footed and wears the number 48 shirt. Born on 11 January 1995.
Most recent appearance
Joe Rothwell's most recent match was away at Derby County on October 2nd. Sheffield United won 1-2. Joe Rothwell played 26 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.42.
Recent matches
- October 2nd1-2 winatDerby County(26 mins, rating 6.42)
- November 13th2-3 lossvsPreston North End(9 mins, rating 6.69)
- March 13th1-3 lossvsBlackburn Rovers(46 mins, rating 6.34)
- September 14th0-2 winatWatford(77 mins, rating 7.01)
- July 16th2-1 winvsHull City(90 mins, rating 7.43)
Next fixture
Joe Rothwell and Sheffield United are next in action on March 15th against Mansfield Town in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Mansfield Town vs Sheffield United match preview.
Teammates at Sheffield United
Joe Rothwell currently plays alongside Ivo Grbic, Tom Cannon, Tyrese Campbell, Femi Seriki, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Jaïro Riedewald, Louie Marsh, Oliver Arblaster, Joe Rothwell, Romelle Donovan, Gustavo Hamer, Japhet Tanganga, Christian Nwachukwu, Patrick Bamford, Jamie Shackleton, Tahith Chong, Ryan Oné, S. Curtis, Harrison Burrows, Ehije Ukaki, Michael Cooper, Callum O'Hare, Nils Zätterström, Sam McCallum, Mark McGuinness, Adam Davies and Sydie Peck at Sheffield United.