Paul Will
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Paul Will 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Paul Will has appeared in 20 2. Bundesliga matches this season, totalling 1,403 minutes at an average rating of 6.57. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 2. Bundesliga midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 51 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.13 | 35 |
| Shots | 12 | 0.80 | 22 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.40 | 50 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 56 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.17 | n/a | 36 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.06 | 31 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.13 | 4 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.32 | 39 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 60 |
| Key passes | 11 | 0.70 | 23 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.32 | 12 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 9 |
Paul Will has taken 12 shots with 6 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 117 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 22nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Paul Will has 1 assist and 11 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 281 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 60th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 648 | 41.60 | 70 |
| Accurate passes | 549 | 35.20 | 74 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Long balls won | 28 | 1.80 | 72 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 0.38 | 60 |
| Backward passes | 117 | 7.51 | 58 |
| Passes (final third) | 117 | 7.51 | 91 |
Paul Will has completed 549 of 648 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 70th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.58 | 32 |
| Dribble attempts | 13 | 0.83 | 19 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 89 |
| Duels won | 89 | 5.71 | 73 |
| Aerials won | 28 | 1.80 | 81 |
| Touches | 881 | 56.50 | 63 |
| Possession lost | 150 | 9.62 | 20 |
| Dribbled past | 19 | 1.22 | 80 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 0.71 | 20 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 0.51 | 16 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 0.64 | 29 |
Paul Will completes 9 dribbles at a 69% success rate and wins 89 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 42 | 2.69 | 88 |
| Tackles won | 29 | 1.86 | 95 |
| Interceptions | 20 | 1.28 | 78 |
| Clearances | 35 | 2.25 | 83 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 67 | 4.30 | 55 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.06 | 85 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 39 |
Paul Will makes 42 tackles and 20 interceptions , adding 35 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 33 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 88th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 1.03 | 23 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.13 | 25 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 76 |
| Foul involvements | 27 | 1.73 | 11 |
| 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 |
Paul Will has committed 16 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
2. BundesligaMainly left central midfielder (6 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (4) and central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Paul Will previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2. Bundesliga | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 7.63 |
 DFB Pokal | 1 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | 23 | 1,038 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 42 | 6.92 |
| DFB Pokal | 2 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6.83 |
About Paul Will
2. Bundesliga 2025/2026 season
This season in the 2. Bundesliga, Paul Will has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 20 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1403 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Paul Will has attempted 12 shots with 6 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Paul Will has created 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (69% success rate). Paul Will has contributed 11 key passes and 28 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Paul Will has registered 42 tackles (29 won), 20 interceptions, and 35 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 549 from 648 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Paul Will has won 89 of 150 total duels.
Discipline
Paul Will has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 11.
About Paul Will
Paul Will is a 27-year-old midfielder playing for SpVgg Greuther Fürth in the 2. Bundesliga, representing Germany. Paul Will is left-footed and wears the number 13 shirt. Born on 1 March 1999.
Most recent appearance
Paul Will's most recent match was away at Fortuna Düsseldorf on January 17th. SpVgg Greuther Fürth won 3-0. Paul Will played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.53.
Recent matches
- January 17th3-0 winvsFortuna Düsseldorf(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.53)
- August 27th2-1 lossatHertha BSC(70 mins, rating 7.06)
- June 28th1-1 drawvsNürnberg(86 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.25)
- April 28th2-1 lossatVfL Bochum 1848(82 mins, rating 6.65)
- March 13th0-0 drawatPreußen Münster(90 mins, rating 6.92)
Next fixture
Paul Will and SpVgg Greuther Fürth are next in action on October 20th against St. Pauli in the 2. Bundesliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the St. Pauli vs SpVgg Greuther Fürth match preview.
Teammates at SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Paul Will currently plays alongside Maxim Dal, Christian Ortag, Paul Will, David Abrangao, Aaron Keller, Omar Sillah, Florian Hellstern, Raul Eliano Marita, Felix Klaus, Noah König, Mehmet Avlayici, Sacha Bansé, Silas Prüfrock, Jannis Heuer, Doni Arifi, Leander Popp, Benjamin Zank, Felix Higl, Lukas Reich, Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason, Shinta Appelkamp, Pelle Boevink, Jannik Dehm, Philipp Müller, Ole Pohlmann, Luca Itter and Dennis Srbeny at SpVgg Greuther Fürth.