Zak Swanson
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Zak Swanson 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Zak Swanson has appeared in 33 Championship matches this season, totalling 2,244 minutes at an average rating of 6.68. 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 | 33 | 2,244 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 63 | 6.68 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5.87 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.50 |
| Total | 35 | 2,407 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 69 | 6.65 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 81 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.12 | 63 |
| Shots | 28 | 1.10 | 90 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 0.40 | 94 |
| Shot accuracy | 36.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 55 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.08 | 67 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.32 | 61 |
| Shots blocked | 10 | 0.40 | 92 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 30 |
| Key passes | 21 | 0.80 | 67 |
| Chances created | 11 | 0.44 | 54 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.04 | 36 |
Zak Swanson has taken 28 shots with 10 on target (36% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 80 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 90th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Zak Swanson has 1 assist and 21 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 204 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 984 | 39.50 | 45 |
| Accurate passes | 778 | 31.20 | 47 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Long balls won | 77 | 3.09 | 89 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Accurate crosses | 14 | 0.56 | 71 |
| Backward passes | 187 | 7.50 | 79 |
| Passes (final third) | 174 | 6.98 | 68 |
Zak Swanson has completed 778 of 984 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 14 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 45th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 13 | 0.52 | 71 |
| Dribble attempts | 23 | 0.92 | 63 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 67 |
| Duels won | 141 | 5.66 | 66 |
| Aerials won | 45 | 1.80 | 40 |
| Touches | 1622 | 65.10 | 57 |
| Possession lost | 351 | 14.08 | 55 |
| Dribbled past | 16 | 0.64 | 73 |
| Fouls won | 23 | 0.92 | 68 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.36 | 51 |
| Turnovers | 23 | 0.92 | 60 |
Zak Swanson completes 13 dribbles at a 57% success rate and wins 141 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 63 | 2.53 | 86 |
| Tackles won | 33 | 1.32 | 76 |
| Interceptions | 38 | 1.52 | 81 |
| Clearances | 79 | 3.17 | 27 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 93 | 3.73 | 54 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 5 | 0.20 | 34 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Zak Swanson makes 63 tackles and 38 interceptions , adding 79 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 36 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 86th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 20 | 0.80 | 44 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.16 | 45 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 62 |
| Foul involvements | 43 | 1.72 | 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Zak Swanson has committed 20 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left back (18 appearances), also at right back (6) and left wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Zak Swanson previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 30 | 1,990 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 62 | 6.86 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 12 | 584 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 5.92 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 152 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7.60 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 15 | 1,028 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 35 | 7.13 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 261 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2.41 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.08 |
About Zak Swanson
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Zak Swanson has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 33 appearances (27 starts), totalling 2244 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Zak Swanson has attempted 28 shots with 10 on target, a 36% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Zak Swanson has created 11 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 13 successful dribbles from 23 attempts (57% success rate). Zak Swanson has contributed 21 key passes and 60 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Zak Swanson has registered 63 tackles (33 won), 38 interceptions, and 79 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 778 from 984 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Zak Swanson has won 141 of 223 total duels.
Discipline
Zak Swanson has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 23.
About Zak Swanson
Zak Swanson is a 25-year-old defender playing for Portsmouth in the Championship, representing England. Zak Swanson is right-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 28 September 2000.
Most recent appearance
Zak Swanson's most recent match was away at Queens Park Rangers on February 26th. Portsmouth lost 6-1. Zak Swanson played 30 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 5.99.
Recent matches
- April 28th2-0 winvsIpswich Town(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 26th6-1 lossatQueens Park Rangers(30 mins, rating 5.99)
- January 14th0-1 lossvsDerby County(63 mins, rating 6.96)
- July 31st1-2 lossvsSwansea City(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.6)
- July 16th1-1 drawatBlackburn Rovers(90 mins, rating 7.34)
Next fixture
Zak Swanson 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
Zak Swanson 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.