Cian Ashford
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Cian Ashford 2024/2025 season stats
As a right winger, Cian Ashford has appeared in 28 Championship matches this season, totalling 1,531 minutes at an average rating of 6.80. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 28 | 1,531 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 21 | 6.80 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 85 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.96 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6.53 |
| Total | 31 | 1,706 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 29 | 6.80 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 21 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.29 | 43 |
| Shots | 21 | 1.20 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.20 | 2 |
| Shot accuracy | 19.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 86 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.18 | 32 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.41 | 16 |
| Shots blocked | 10 | 0.59 | 45 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 79 |
| Key passes | 13 | 0.80 | 36 |
| Chances created | 13 | 0.76 | 61 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.24 | 44 |
Cian Ashford has taken 21 shots with 4 on target (19% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 73 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 8th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Cian Ashford has 3 assists and 13 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 118 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 79th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 340 | 20.00 | 52 |
| Accurate passes | 276 | 16.20 | 59 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 0.35 | 39 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.29 | 53 |
| Backward passes | 105 | 6.17 | 67 |
| Passes (final third) | 17 | 1.00 | 27 |
Cian Ashford has completed 276 of 340 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 52nd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 26 | 1.53 | 79 |
| Dribble attempts | 45 | 2.65 | 60 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 92 |
| Duels won | 80 | 4.70 | 44 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 0.71 | 32 |
| Touches | 607 | 35.70 | 44 |
| Possession lost | 167 | 9.82 | 46 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 0.76 | 61 |
| Fouls won | 22 | 1.29 | 60 |
| Dispossessed | 20 | 1.18 | 34 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 1.00 | 85 |
Cian Ashford completes 26 dribbles at a 58% success rate and wins 80 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (32nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 21 | 1.23 | 57 |
| Tackles won | 12 | 0.71 | 60 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.47 | 65 |
| Clearances | 7 | 0.41 | 17 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 73 | 4.29 | 94 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.06 | 99 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 46 |
Cian Ashford makes 21 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 73 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 57th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 17 | 1.00 | 30 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.06 | 7 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 9 |
| Foul involvements | 39 | 2.29 | 36 |
| 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 |
Cian Ashford has committed 17 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right winger (11 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (2) and left winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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26 yrs
27 yrsCian Ashford previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 36 | 2,183 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 28 | 6.79 |
| Carabao Cup | 5 | 374 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7.03 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.37 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 5 | 310 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 7.04 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.56 |
About Cian Ashford
Championship 2024/2025 season
This season in the Championship, Cian Ashford has scored 2 goals and 3 assists across 28 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1531 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Cian Ashford has attempted 21 shots with 4 on target, a 19% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Cian Ashford has created 13 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 26 successful dribbles from 45 attempts (58% success rate). Cian Ashford has contributed 13 key passes and 38 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Cian Ashford has registered 21 tackles (12 won), 8 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 276 from 340 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Cian Ashford has won 80 of 174 total duels.
Discipline
Cian Ashford has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 17 fouls and winning 22.
About Cian Ashford
Cian Ashford is a 21-year-old forward playing for Cardiff City in the Championship, representing Wales. Cian Ashford is both-footed and wears the number 45 shirt. Born on 24 September 2004.
Most recent appearance
Cian Ashford's most recent match was away at Peterborough United on November 6th. Cardiff City drew 1-1. Cian Ashford played 90 minutes, registering 4 shots, 3 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.68.
Recent matches
- November 6th1-1 drawatPeterborough United(90 mins, rating 6.68)
- November 13th0-0 drawvsBlackpool(90 mins, rating 7.57)
- September 29th0-2 lossvsWycombe Wanderers(90 mins, rating 6.9)
- December 28th0-4 winatExeter City(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.77)
- July 31st1-1 drawatBarnsley(34 mins, rating 6.81)
Next fixture
Cian Ashford and Cardiff City are next in action on May 7th against Swindon Town in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cardiff City vs Swindon Town match preview.
Teammates at Cardiff City
Cian Ashford currently plays alongside Will Fish, Joel Bagan, Callum Robinson, Chris Willock, Jesper Daland, Matthew Turner, Cian Ashford, Alex Robertson, Yousef Salech, Dylan Lawlor, Ronan Kpakio, Ollie Tanner, Eli King, David Turnbull, Dakarai Mafico, Gabriel Osho, Kion Etete, Rubin Colwill, Roko Simic, Harry Tyrer, Nathan Trott, Isaak Davies, Tanatswa Nyakuhwa, Joel Colwill, Perry Ng and Calum Chambers at Cardiff City.