Kenny McLean
Scotland
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Kenny McLean 2026/2027 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Kenny McLean has appeared in 4 Championship matches this season, totalling 350 minutes at an average rating of 7.17. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 4 | 350 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 7.17 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 8.12 |
| Total | 5 | 440 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 11 | 7.36 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots | 7 | 1.80 | 60 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.50 | 69 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 67 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.26 | 69 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.77 | 69 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.51 | 49 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 7 | 1.80 | 72 |
| Chances created | 7 | 1.80 | 73 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.26 | 59 |
Kenny McLean has taken 7 shots with 2 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 50 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 0.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 60th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Kenny McLean has 0 assists and 7 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 50 minutes. Kenny McLean has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 234 | 60.20 | 91 |
| Accurate passes | 194 | 49.90 | 85 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Long balls won | 15 | 3.86 | 95 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 1.03 | 75 |
| Backward passes | 30 | 7.71 | 49 |
| Passes (final third) | 49 | 12.60 | 99 |
Kenny McLean has completed 194 of 234 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 91st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 10 |
| Duels won | 21 | 5.40 | 77 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.26 | 16 |
| Touches | 308 | 79.20 | 91 |
| Possession lost | 60 | 15.43 | 83 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 1.29 | 79 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 2.57 | 97 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.77 | 47 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Kenny McLean completes 0 dribbles and wins 21 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (16th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 2.57 | 85 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 1.29 | 75 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 1.54 | 78 |
| Clearances | 7 | 1.80 | 71 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 16 | 4.11 | 49 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Kenny McLean makes 10 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 35 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 85th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.03 | 42 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.26 | 57 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 82 |
| Foul involvements | 14 | 3.60 | 91 |
| 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 |
Kenny McLean has committed 4 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right defensive midfielder (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Kenny McLean previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 4 | 220 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5.25 |
 WC Qualification Europe | 4 | 173 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6.99 |
 World Cup | 3 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.56 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 42 | 3,621 | 3 | 5 | 54 | 73 | 7.08 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.61 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 34 | 2,994 | 0 | 4 | 33 | 78 | 7.22 |
 UEFA Nations League | 8 | 613 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 7.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 158 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.99 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 7 | 170 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 6.03 |
| Friendly International | 3 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7.21 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 48 | 4,269 | 1 | 5 | 32 | 93 | 7.21 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3.31 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 35 | 3,056 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 49 | 7.04 |
| UEFA Nations League | 3 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.93 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.58 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 31 | 2,706 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 42 | 6.67 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 169 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 71 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8.16 |
Premier League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC Qualification Europe | 7 | 231 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5.87 |
About Kenny McLean
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Kenny McLean has featured across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 350 minutes. Kenny McLean has attempted 7 shots with 2 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.54 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kenny McLean has created 7 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Kenny McLean has contributed 7 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kenny McLean has registered 10 tackles (5 won), 6 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 194 from 234 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Kenny McLean has won 21 of 35 total duels.
Discipline
Kenny McLean has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 10.
About Kenny McLean
Kenny McLean is a 34-year-old midfielder playing for Norwich City in the Championship, representing Scotland. Kenny McLean is left-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 8 January 1992.
Most recent appearance
Kenny McLean's most recent match was away at Stoke City on August 18th. Norwich City lost 1-0. Kenny McLean played 90 minutes, registering 4 shots, 2 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.43.
Recent matches
- August 18th1-0 lossatStoke City(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.43)
- November 5th4-1 winvsBurnley(80 mins, rating 6.83)
- May 9th1-2 winatCardiff City(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 25th3-0 lossatMillwall(90 mins, rating 6.78)
- July 7th1-2 lossvsWest Bromwich Albion(90 mins, rating 7.65)
Next fixture
Kenny McLean and Norwich City are next in action on January 4th against Sheffield United in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sheffield United vs Norwich City match preview.
Teammates at Norwich City
Kenny McLean currently plays alongside Mohamed Touré, Jack Stacey, Pelle Mattsson, Harry Darling, Bruno Alves, Andre Brooks, Mathias Kvistgaarden, Ante Crnac, Elliot Myles, Kellen Fisher, Darlin Yongwa, Anthony Musaba, José Córdoba, Vicente Reyes, Papa Amadou Diallo, Ruairi McConville, Mirko Topić, Daniel Grimshaw, Paris Maghoma, Ben Chrisene, Jacob Wright, Oscar Schwartau, Errol Mundle-Smith, Kenny McLean, Vladan Kovacevic, Jovon Makama, Gabe Forsyth, Lucien Mahovo, Anis Ben Slimane, Sam Field and Ali Ahmed at Norwich City.