Zak Sturge
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Zak Sturge 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Zak Sturge has appeared in 40 Championship matches this season, totalling 2,513 minutes at an average rating of 6.32. 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 | 40 | 2,513 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 50 | 6.32 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 184 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.87 |
| Total | 42 | 2,697 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 53 | 6.35 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.04 | 31 |
| Shots | 15 | 0.50 | 40 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.10 | 39 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 72 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.11 | 77 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.25 | 43 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.21 | 64 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Key passes | 10 | 0.40 | 40 |
| Chances created | 9 | 0.32 | 42 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 14 |
Zak Sturge has taken 15 shots with 3 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 168 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 40th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Zak Sturge has 0 assists and 10 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 279 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 792 | 28.40 | 12 |
| Accurate passes | 589 | 21.10 | 13 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Long balls won | 37 | 1.33 | 23 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 0.21 | 50 |
| Backward passes | 201 | 7.20 | 75 |
| Passes (final third) | 164 | 5.87 | 48 |
Zak Sturge has completed 589 of 792 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 12th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 18 | 0.64 | 76 |
| Dribble attempts | 35 | 1.25 | 76 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 57 |
| Duels won | 141 | 5.05 | 48 |
| Aerials won | 52 | 1.86 | 42 |
| Touches | 1559 | 55.80 | 28 |
| Possession lost | 436 | 15.61 | 74 |
| Dribbled past | 19 | 0.68 | 77 |
| Fouls won | 23 | 0.82 | 62 |
| Dispossessed | 22 | 0.79 | 84 |
| Turnovers | 37 | 1.33 | 79 |
Zak Sturge completes 18 dribbles at a 51% success rate and wins 141 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 50 | 1.79 | 65 |
| Tackles won | 35 | 1.25 | 72 |
| Interceptions | 26 | 0.93 | 27 |
| Clearances | 93 | 3.33 | 31 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 123 | 4.41 | 82 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 7 | 0.25 | 42 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.07 | 73 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Zak Sturge makes 50 tackles and 26 interceptions , adding 93 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 50 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 65th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 35 | 1.25 | 85 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.29 | 88 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.04 | 96 |
| Fouls per card | 3.89 | n/a | 42 |
| Foul involvements | 58 | 2.08 | 74 |
| 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 |
Zak Sturge has committed 35 fouls and received 8 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 3.9 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left back (31 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Zak Sturge previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 5 | 303 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5.49 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 8 | 141 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6.78 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 5 | 377 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Zak Sturge
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Zak Sturge has scored 1 goal across 40 appearances (31 starts), totalling 2513 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Zak Sturge has attempted 15 shots with 3 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Zak Sturge has created 9 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 18 successful dribbles from 35 attempts (51% success rate). Zak Sturge has contributed 10 key passes and 51 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Zak Sturge has registered 50 tackles (35 won), 26 interceptions, and 93 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 589 from 792 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Zak Sturge has won 141 of 274 total duels.
Discipline
Zak Sturge has received 8 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 35 fouls and winning 23.
About Zak Sturge
Zak Sturge is a 22-year-old defender playing for Millwall in the Championship, representing England. Zak Sturge is left-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 15 June 2004.
Most recent appearance
Zak Sturge's most recent match was away at Hull City on March 31st. Millwall lost 0-2. Zak Sturge played 63 minutes with a match rating of 6.62.
Recent matches
- March 31st0-2 lossvsHull City(63 mins, rating 6.62)
- January 12th0-0 drawatHull City(82 mins, rating 7.22)
- October 2nd2-0 winvsOxford United(61 mins, rating 6.87)
- September 13th1-1 drawatLeicester City(82 mins, rating 6.93)
- June 17th1-3 winatStoke City(80 mins, rating 6.35)
Next fixture
Zak Sturge and Millwall are next in action on March 26th against Queens Park Rangers in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Queens Park Rangers vs Millwall match preview.
Teammates at Millwall
Zak Sturge currently plays alongside Derek Mazou-Sacko, Alfie Doughty, Ajay Matthews, Femi Azeez, Zak Sturge, Max Crocombe, Daniel Kelly, Elkan Baggott, Mark Sykes, Josh Coburn, Caleb Taylor, Mihailo Ivanović, Luke Cundle, Mathis Servais, Kamarl Grant, Taïryk Arconte, Ryan Leonard, Zak Lovelace, Jenson Metcalfe, Joel Coleman, Ra'ees Bangura-Williams, Tristan Crama, Lukas Jensen, Casper De Norre, Jake Cooper, Benicio Baker, George Evans and Camiel Neghli at Millwall.