Sam McCallum
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Sam McCallum 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Sam McCallum has appeared in 20 Championship matches this season, totalling 1,216 minutes at an average rating of 7.11. 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 | 20 | 1,216 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 26 | 7.11 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.90 |
| Total | 21 | 1,306 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 30 | 7.10 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 81 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.15 | 73 |
| Shots | 18 | 1.30 | 95 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0.60 | 98 |
| Shot accuracy | 44.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.13 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.15 | 87 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.22 | 36 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.52 | 99 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.07 | 95 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Key passes | 28 | 2.10 | 98 |
| Chances created | 28 | 2.07 | 99 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.37 | 95 |
Sam McCallum has taken 18 shots with 8 on target (44% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 68 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 95th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Sam McCallum has 1 assist and 28 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 43 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 74th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 512 | 37.90 | 40 |
| Accurate passes | 342 | 25.30 | 23 |
| Pass accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 5 |
| Long balls won | 42 | 3.11 | 89 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.07 | 93 |
| Accurate crosses | 26 | 1.92 | 97 |
| Backward passes | 61 | 4.51 | 46 |
| Passes (final third) | 130 | 9.62 | 94 |
Sam McCallum has completed 342 of 512 passes at 67% accuracy , plus 26 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 40th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.52 | 71 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 1.04 | 68 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 50 |
| Duels won | 105 | 7.77 | 97 |
| Aerials won | 50 | 3.70 | 81 |
| Touches | 978 | 72.40 | 79 |
| Possession lost | 326 | 24.13 | 100 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.59 | 67 |
| Fouls won | 24 | 1.78 | 96 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.44 | 60 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 0.81 | 56 |
Sam McCallum completes 7 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 105 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 26 | 1.92 | 70 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 0.96 | 51 |
| Interceptions | 28 | 2.07 | 98 |
| Clearances | 53 | 3.92 | 40 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 57 | 4.22 | 76 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.15 | 24 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Sam McCallum makes 26 tackles and 28 interceptions , adding 53 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 47 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 70th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.44 | 13 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.15 | 40 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 26 |
| Foul involvements | 30 | 2.22 | 81 |
| 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 |
Sam McCallum has committed 6 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left back (11 appearances), also at left wing back (4).
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 | 34 | 1,049 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 24 | 6.49 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.24 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.45 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 29 | 1,514 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 30 | 6.30 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 172 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7.31 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3.21 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 23 | 1,136 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 33 | 6.53 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 17 | 1,272 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 27 | 7.09 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.84 |
About Sam McCallum
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Sam McCallum has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 20 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1216 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Sam McCallum has attempted 18 shots with 8 on target, a 44% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sam McCallum has created 28 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (50% success rate). Sam McCallum has contributed 28 key passes and 88 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sam McCallum has registered 26 tackles (13 won), 28 interceptions, and 53 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 342 from 512 pass attempts, a 67% pass accuracy rate. Sam McCallum has won 105 of 157 total duels.
Discipline
Sam McCallum has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 24.
About Sam McCallum
Sam McCallum is a 25-year-old defender playing for Sheffield United in the Championship, representing England. Sam McCallum is left-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 2 September 2000.
Most recent appearance
Sam McCallum's most recent match was away at Millwall on December 31st. Sheffield United drew 1-1. Sam McCallum played 45 minutes, registering 3 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.71.
Recent matches
- October 2nd3-1 winvsOxford United(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 31st1-1 drawatMillwall(45 mins, rating 6.71)
- November 1st3-1 winvsIpswich Town(90 mins, rating 6.96)
- February 28th1-0 lossatSouthampton(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 1st1-0 lossatCharlton Athletic(90 mins, rating 8.2)
Next fixture
Sam McCallum 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
Sam McCallum 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.