Xavier Stella
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Xavier Stella 2025/2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Xavier Stella has appeared in 9 A-League Men matches this season, totalling 312 minutes at an average rating of 2.93. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other A-League Men midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.60 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 36 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 18 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.29 | 18 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.90 | 28 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.58 | 32 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 9 |
Xavier Stella has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 156 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 14th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Xavier Stella has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 156 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 16th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 141 | 40.70 | 59 |
| Accurate passes | 112 | 32.30 | 56 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 1.15 | 48 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Backward passes | 25 | 7.21 | 40 |
| Passes (final third) | 16 | 4.62 | 53 |
Xavier Stella has completed 112 of 141 passes at 79% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 59th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.58 | 10 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 1 |
| Duels won | 7 | 2.02 | 2 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Touches | 191 | 55.10 | 44 |
| Possession lost | 39 | 11.25 | 21 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 1.73 | 95 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.58 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Xavier Stella completes 0 dribbles and wins 7 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (1st percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 2.02 | 46 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.87 | 33 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 1.15 | 72 |
| Clearances | 10 | 2.88 | 97 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 16 | 4.62 | 60 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.29 | 97 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.29 | 99 |
Xavier Stella makes 7 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 46th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.15 | 53 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 10 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 1.15 | 6 |
| 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 |
Xavier Stella has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
A-League MenMainly right defensive midfielder (2 appearances), also at right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Xavier Stella previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Xavier Stella
A-League Men 2025/2026 season
This season in the A-League Men, Xavier Stella has featured across 9 appearances (3 starts), totalling 312 minutes. Xavier Stella has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Xavier Stella has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Xavier Stella has contributed 3 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Xavier Stella has registered 7 tackles (3 won), 4 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 112 from 141 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Xavier Stella has won 7 of 21 total duels.
Discipline
Xavier Stella has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 0.
About Xavier Stella
Xavier Stella is a 19-year-old midfielder playing for Melbourne Victory in the A-League Men, representing Australia. and wears the number 34 shirt. Born on 21 August 2006.
Most recent appearance
Xavier Stella's most recent match was away at Macarthur on December 6th. Melbourne Victory won 4-1. Xavier Stella played 10 minutes with a match rating of 6.61.
Recent matches
- February 23rd4-1 winvsCentral Coast Mariners(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 6th4-1 winvsMacarthur(10 mins, rating 6.61)
- February 3rd2-2 drawatSydney(83 mins, rating 6.64)
- March 10th1-1 drawvsAdelaide United(35 mins, rating 6.62)
- October 6th1-3 winatMelbourne City(0 mins, rating 0)
Teammates at Melbourne Victory
Xavier Stella currently plays alongside Daniel Graskoski, Juan Mata, Ibrahim Rachidi, Matthew Grimaldi, Brendan Hamill, Xavier Stella, Jack Duncan, William Kengni, Malik Olukhale, Keegan Jelacic, Tom Lockyer, J. Warshawsky, Oliver Dragicevic, Mikey Ghossaini, Philipp Ziereis, Denis Genreau, Charles Nduka, Jordi Valadon, Clarismario, Harrison Shillington, Harrison Sawyer, Nishan Velupillay, Louis D'Arrigo, Joshua Inserra and F. Lino at Melbourne Victory.