Tom Gaal
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Tom Gaal 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Tom Gaal has appeared in 30 Super League matches this season, totalling 2,654 minutes at an average rating of 6.82. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Super League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 81 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.14 | 67 |
| Shots | 15 | 0.50 | 36 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.20 | 55 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 77 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.07 | 71 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.17 | 21 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.14 | 44 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.03 | 78 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 70 |
| Key passes | 14 | 0.50 | 50 |
| Chances created | 9 | 0.31 | 57 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.07 | 56 |
Tom Gaal has taken 15 shots with 6 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 177 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 36th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Tom Gaal has 2 assists and 14 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 295 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 70th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1095 | 37.10 | 32 |
| Accurate passes | 801 | 27.20 | 29 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Long balls won | 90 | 3.05 | 67 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.10 | 36 |
| Backward passes | 102 | 3.46 | 41 |
| Passes (final third) | 236 | 8.00 | 79 |
Tom Gaal has completed 801 of 1095 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 32nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.14 | 21 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.20 | 15 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 81 |
| Duels won | 146 | 4.95 | 46 |
| Aerials won | 66 | 2.24 | 64 |
| Touches | 1569 | 53.20 | 11 |
| Possession lost | 345 | 11.70 | 46 |
| Dribbled past | 26 | 0.88 | 70 |
| Fouls won | 29 | 0.98 | 63 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.07 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Tom Gaal completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 146 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 51 | 1.73 | 37 |
| Tackles won | 35 | 1.19 | 46 |
| Interceptions | 39 | 1.32 | 52 |
| Clearances | 184 | 6.24 | 80 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 156 | 5.29 | 86 |
| 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 | 31 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Tom Gaal makes 51 tackles and 39 interceptions , adding 184 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 52 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 37th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 42 | 1.42 | 64 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.20 | 44 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 76 |
| Foul involvements | 71 | 2.41 | 69 |
| 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 |
Tom Gaal has committed 42 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
Super LeagueMainly right center back (30 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Tom Gaal previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2. Bundesliga | 21 | 1,706 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 31 | 7.00 |
About Tom Gaal
Super League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Super League, Tom Gaal has scored 2 goals and 2 assists across 30 appearances (30 starts), totalling 2654 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Tom Gaal has attempted 15 shots with 6 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Tom Gaal has created 9 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Tom Gaal has contributed 14 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Tom Gaal has registered 51 tackles (35 won), 39 interceptions, and 184 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 801 from 1095 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Tom Gaal has won 146 of 289 total duels.
Discipline
Tom Gaal has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 42 fouls and winning 29.
About Tom Gaal
Tom Gaal is a 25-year-old defender playing for St. Gallen in the Super League, representing Germany. Tom Gaal is both-footed and wears the number 26 shirt. Born on 3 March 2001.
Most recent appearance
Tom Gaal's most recent match was away at Thun on February 28th. St. Gallen drew 1-1. Tom Gaal played 90 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.59.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Tom Gaal and St. Gallen are next in action on December 31st against Benfica in the Europa League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the St. Gallen vs Benfica match preview.
Teammates at St. Gallen
Tom Gaal currently plays alongside Chima Okoroji, Lukas Görtler, Hugo Vandermersch, Leon Frokaj, Antonio Verinac, Andrin Hunziker, Kevin Csoboth, Lawrence Ati Zigi, Mihailo Stevanovic, Joel Ruiz, Nevio Scherrer, Diego Besio, Stephan Ambrosius, Lukas Daschner, Cyrill May, Christian Witzig, Enoch Owusu, Colin Kleine-Bekel, Carlo Boukhalfa, Pascal Büttiker, Jozo Stanic, Yannick Bujard, Aliou Baldé, Betim Fazliji, Tom Gaal, Bela Dumrath, Malamine Efekele, Behar Neziri, Nino Weibel, Corsin Konietzke and Lukas Watkowiak at St. Gallen.