Ali McCann
Scotland
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Ali McCann 2026/2027 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Ali McCann has appeared in 2 Championship matches this season, totalling 180 minutes at an average rating of 6.46. 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 | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6.46 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6.77 |
| Total | 4 | 325 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 6.62 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.50 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.50 | 46 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 2 | 1.00 | 42 |
| Chances created | 2 | 1.00 | 41 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 26 |
Ali McCann has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 180 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 16th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ali McCann has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 90 minutes. Ali McCann has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 92 | 46.00 | 63 |
| Accurate passes | 77 | 38.50 | 65 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Long balls won | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.50 | 56 |
| Backward passes | 18 | 9.00 | 68 |
| Passes (final third) | 15 | 7.50 | 65 |
Ali McCann has completed 77 of 92 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 63rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.50 | 43 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 1.00 | 49 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 47 |
| Duels won | 8 | 4.00 | 40 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.50 | 31 |
| Touches | 121 | 60.50 | 63 |
| Possession lost | 20 | 10.00 | 30 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 1.50 | 86 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.50 | 18 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.50 | 23 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Ali McCann completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 8 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (31st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 2.50 | 79 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 2.00 | 95 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Clearances | 3 | 1.50 | 59 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 12 | 6.00 | 87 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.50 | 99 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Ali McCann makes 5 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 36 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 79th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 1.00 | 32 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1.00 | 99 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Fouls per card | 1.00 | n/a | 48 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | 1.50 | 14 |
| 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 |
Ali McCann has committed 2 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right defensive midfielder (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Ali McCann previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 4 | 331 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6.72 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.21 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 26 | 1,743 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 71 | 6.80 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6.97 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 1 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.57 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 29 | 2,423 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 98 | 6.97 |
 UEFA Nations League | 6 | 284 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 6.77 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 5.18 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 69 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 4 | 252 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6.91 |
| Friendly International | 2 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.43 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 31 | 2,072 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 104 | 7.01 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.14 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.32 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 31 | 1,896 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 76 | 6.74 |
| UEFA Nations League | 5 | 269 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 5.43 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3.42 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 174 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7.91 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 28 | 1,565 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 69 | 6.95 |
 Premiership | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 7.19 |
| Europa League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7.24 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Premiership| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC Qualification Europe | 5 | 438 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 7.08 |
About Ali McCann
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Ali McCann has featured across 2 appearances (2 starts), totalling 180 minutes. Ali McCann has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.04 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ali McCann has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Ali McCann has contributed 2 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ali McCann has registered 5 tackles (4 won), 0 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 77 from 92 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Ali McCann has won 8 of 18 total duels.
Discipline
Ali McCann has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 1.
About Ali McCann
Ali McCann is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for Preston North End in the Championship, representing Scotland. Ali McCann is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 4 December 1999.
Most recent appearance
Ali McCann's most recent match was away at Everton on March 15th. Preston North End lost 0-4. Ali McCann played 25 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.57.
Recent matches
- March 15th0-4 lossvsEverton(25 mins, rating 6.57)
- September 6th1-3 lossvsWolverhampton Wanderers(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.2)
- March 25th2-1 lossatBolton Wanderers(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.72)
- May 7th1-1 drawvsHuddersfield Town(120 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.96)
- December 4th3-1 lossatFrance(63 mins, rating 5.87)
Next fixture
Ali McCann and Preston North End are next in action on October 7th against Watford in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Watford vs Preston North End match preview.
Teammates at Preston North End
Ali McCann currently plays alongside Kacper Pasiek, Delano Burgzorg, Thierry Small, Jusef Erabi, Theo Carroll, Odeluga Offiah, Andrew Moran, Harry Clarke, Léo Leroy, Pol Valentín, Daniel Iversen, Stanley Mills, Liam Lindsay, Liam Gibbs, Jordan Thompson, Andrew Hughes, Callum Lang, Lewis Gibson, Kaedyn Kamara, Brad Potts, Johnny Kenny, Alfie Devine, Andrija Vukcevic, Jordan Storey, Ali McCann, Lee Nicholls and Caleb Wiley at Preston North End.