Eric-Junior Bocat
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Eric-Junior Bocat 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Eric-Junior Bocat has appeared in 29 Championship matches this season, totalling 1,816 minutes at an average rating of 6.19. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 29 | 1,816 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 31 | 6.19 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7.00 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 89 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6.55 |
| Total | 32 | 2,115 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 36 | 6.25 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.05 | 35 |
| Shots | 21 | 1.00 | 87 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.20 | 64 |
| Shot accuracy | 24.0% | n/a | 47 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.45 | 82 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.35 | 88 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 30 |
| Key passes | 11 | 0.50 | 49 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.40 | 50 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.10 | 59 |
Eric-Junior Bocat has taken 21 shots with 5 on target (24% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 86 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.5 expected goals (xG), 0.8 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 87th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Eric-Junior Bocat has 1 assist and 11 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 227 minutes. Eric-Junior Bocat has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 777 | 38.50 | 42 |
| Accurate passes | 588 | 29.10 | 36 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Long balls won | 30 | 1.49 | 31 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.05 | 91 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.25 | 56 |
| Backward passes | 169 | 8.38 | 84 |
| Passes (final third) | 125 | 6.19 | 54 |
Eric-Junior Bocat has completed 588 of 777 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 42nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 0.79 | 86 |
| Dribble attempts | 37 | 1.83 | 88 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 33 |
| Duels won | 93 | 4.61 | 32 |
| Aerials won | 24 | 1.19 | 20 |
| Touches | 1302 | 64.50 | 55 |
| Possession lost | 321 | 15.91 | 76 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.40 | 45 |
| Fouls won | 22 | 1.09 | 79 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 0.55 | 68 |
| Turnovers | 31 | 1.54 | 87 |
Eric-Junior Bocat completes 16 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 93 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (20th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 31 | 1.54 | 51 |
| Tackles won | 16 | 0.79 | 40 |
| Interceptions | 36 | 1.78 | 92 |
| Clearances | 57 | 2.82 | 23 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 83 | 4.11 | 72 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 5 | 0.25 | 42 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 62 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Eric-Junior Bocat makes 31 tackles and 36 interceptions , adding 57 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 59 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 51st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 0.64 | 28 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 5 |
| Foul involvements | 35 | 1.73 | 57 |
| 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 |
Eric-Junior Bocat has committed 13 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left back (18 appearances), also at left wing back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Eric-Junior Bocat previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.19 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 30 | 2,047 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 43 | 6.88 |
| Carabao Cup | 4 | 261 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6.84 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 37 | 3,138 | 2 | 4 | 44 | 45 | 7.03 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 22 | 1,426 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 28 | 6.09 |
About Eric-Junior Bocat
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Eric-Junior Bocat has scored 1 assist across 29 appearances (21 starts), totalling 1816 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Eric-Junior Bocat has attempted 21 shots with 5 on target, a 24% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.50 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Eric-Junior Bocat has created 8 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 16 successful dribbles from 37 attempts (43% success rate). Eric-Junior Bocat has contributed 11 key passes and 34 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Eric-Junior Bocat has registered 31 tackles (16 won), 36 interceptions, and 57 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 588 from 777 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Eric-Junior Bocat has won 93 of 169 total duels.
Discipline
Eric-Junior Bocat has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 22.
About Eric-Junior Bocat
Eric-Junior Bocat is a 27-year-old defender playing for Stoke City in the Championship, representing France. Eric-Junior Bocat is left-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 16 July 1999.
Most recent appearance
Eric-Junior Bocat's most recent match was away at Oldham Athletic on May 7th. Stoke City won 2-0. Eric-Junior Bocat played 90 minutes, registering 2 key passs with a match rating of 7.19.
Recent matches
- May 7th2-0 winvsOldham Athletic(90 mins, rating 7.19)
- October 2nd2-0 lossatBristol City(90 mins, rating 6.5)
- November 13th1-3 lossvsPortsmouth(46 mins, rating 6.16)
- June 17th1-3 lossvsMillwall(90 mins, rating 6.83)
- September 14th2-0 lossatWrexham(90 mins, rating 6.08)
Next fixture
Eric-Junior Bocat and Stoke City are next in action on July 7th against Swansea City in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Stoke City vs Swansea City match preview.
Teammates at Stoke City
Eric-Junior Bocat currently plays alongside Ethan Galbraith, Bosun Lawal, Lamine Cissé, Josh Griffiths, Emre Tezgel, Svante Ingelsson, Ben Gibson, Milan Smit, Junior Tchamadeu, Maksym Taloverov, Frank Fielding, Sorba Thomas, Ben Pearson, Eric-Junior Bocat, Million Manhoef, Jun-ho Bae, Ato Ampah, Sam Gallagher, Ben Wilmot, Luke Graham, Viktor Johansson, Tatsuki Seko, Djibril Soumaré, Aaron Cresswell, Tomas Rigo and Róbert Boženík at Stoke City.