John Swift
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John Swift 2025/2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, John Swift has appeared in 29 Championship matches this season, totalling 1,641 minutes at an average rating of 6.53. 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 | 3 | 0.20 | 77 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.27 | 69 |
| Shots | 29 | 1.60 | 65 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 0.60 | 73 |
| Shot accuracy | 38.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 70 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.27 | n/a | 60 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.11 | 64 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 0.60 | 63 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.38 | 47 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 78 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 57 |
| Key passes | 24 | 1.30 | 68 |
| Chances created | 15 | 0.82 | 50 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.11 | 45 |
John Swift has taken 29 shots with 11 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 57 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 65th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. John Swift has 2 assists and 24 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 109 minutes. 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 | 867 | 47.60 | 81 |
| Accurate passes | 722 | 39.60 | 81 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Long balls won | 40 | 2.19 | 74 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.05 | 71 |
| Accurate crosses | 15 | 0.82 | 80 |
| Backward passes | 203 | 11.13 | 93 |
| Passes (final third) | 133 | 7.29 | 79 |
John Swift has completed 722 of 867 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 15 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 81st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.44 | 39 |
| Dribble attempts | 18 | 0.99 | 39 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 39 |
| Duels won | 62 | 3.40 | 14 |
| Aerials won | 16 | 0.88 | 39 |
| Touches | 1184 | 64.90 | 82 |
| Possession lost | 271 | 14.86 | 77 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 0.71 | 45 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 0.82 | 35 |
| Dispossessed | 20 | 1.10 | 63 |
| Turnovers | 30 | 1.65 | 56 |
John Swift completes 8 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 62 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (39th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 26 | 1.43 | 27 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 0.71 | 16 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 0.55 | 25 |
| Clearances | 24 | 1.32 | 47 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 114 | 6.25 | 94 |
| 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 | 2 | 0.11 | 98 |
John Swift makes 26 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 24 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 63 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 27th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 0.88 | 29 |
| Yellow cards | 9 | 0.49 | 94 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Fouls per card | 1.78 | n/a | 13 |
| Foul involvements | 31 | 1.70 | 26 |
| 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 Swift has committed 16 fouls and received 9 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1.8 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly attacking midfielder (12 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (7) and left defensive midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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John Swift previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 36 | 1,715 | 3 | 1 | 34 | 35 | 6.61 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.11 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 39 | 1,896 | 9 | 1 | 44 | 25 | 7.13 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.14 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.45 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 45 | 3,219 | 6 | 9 | 107 | 42 | 7.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 38 | 3,285 | 11 | 13 | 102 | 24 | 7.41 |
About John Swift
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, John Swift has scored 3 goals and 2 assists across 29 appearances (22 starts), totalling 1641 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. John Swift has attempted 29 shots with 11 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, John Swift has created 15 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 8 successful dribbles from 18 attempts (44% success rate). John Swift has contributed 24 key passes and 72 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, John Swift has registered 26 tackles (13 won), 10 interceptions, and 24 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 722 from 867 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. John Swift has won 62 of 147 total duels.
Discipline
John Swift has received 9 yellow cards this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 15.
About John Swift
John Swift is a 31-year-old midfielder playing for Portsmouth in the Championship, representing England. John Swift is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 23 June 1995.
Most recent appearance
John Swift's most recent match was away at Birmingham City on October 2nd. Portsmouth drew 1-1. John Swift played 21 minutes with a match rating of 6.26.
Recent matches
- October 2nd1-1 drawvsBirmingham City(21 mins, rating 6.26)
- November 13th1-3 winatStoke City(78 mins, rating 6.52)
- June 17th5-1 lossatCoventry City(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 2nd1-0 winvsLeicester City(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 28th2-0 winvsIpswich Town(71 mins, rating 6.81)
Next fixture
John Swift and Portsmouth are next in action on May 7th against West Ham United in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the West Ham United vs Portsmouth match preview.
Teammates at Portsmouth
John Swift currently plays alongside Jordan Williams, Zak Swanson, Josh Murphy, Michael Ani, Chinedu Agu, Josh Knight, Tayo Singerr, Thomas Waddingham, Franco Umeh, Madiodio Dia, Ben Killip, Eoin Kenny, Márk Kosznovszky, Rocco Shein, Odin Bailey, Terry Devlin, Colby Bishop, Connor Ogilvie, Marlon Pack, John Swift, Nathaniel Chioma, Adrian Segečić, Harvey Blair, Luke Le Roux, Regan Poole, Keshi Anderson, Nicolas Schmid, Conor Shaughnessy, Ibane Bowat, Hayden Matthews, Jacob Farrell, Ebou Adams and Josef Bursik at Portsmouth.