Neil Farrugia
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Neil Farrugia 2025/2026 season stats
As a right attacking midfielder, Neil Farrugia has appeared in 13 Premiership matches this season, totalling 890 minutes at an average rating of 6.73. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 13 | 890 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 6.73 |
 League One | 12 | 325 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 6.52 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 240 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6.80 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7.13 |
| Total | 30 | 1,635 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 44 | 6.68 |
PremiershipAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shots | 12 | 1.20 | 49 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.40 | 56 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 14 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.10 | 64 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.30 | 32 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.51 | 65 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.10 | 83 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 11 | 1.10 | 53 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.61 | 34 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.20 | 58 |
Neil Farrugia has taken 12 shots with 4 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 74 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 49th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Neil Farrugia has 0 assists and 11 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 148 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 211 | 21.30 | 5 |
| Accurate passes | 153 | 15.50 | 3 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 10 |
| Long balls won | 10 | 1.01 | 21 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.10 | 25 |
| Backward passes | 63 | 6.37 | 22 |
| Passes (final third) | 25 | 2.53 | 11 |
Neil Farrugia has completed 153 of 211 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 5th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 15 | 1.52 | 90 |
| Dribble attempts | 34 | 3.44 | 95 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 38 |
| Duels won | 62 | 6.27 | 79 |
| Aerials won | 23 | 2.33 | 93 |
| Touches | 408 | 41.30 | 8 |
| Possession lost | 139 | 14.06 | 69 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.30 | 4 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 1.21 | 46 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 1.01 | 56 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 1.52 | 70 |
Neil Farrugia completes 15 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 62 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 1.42 | 27 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 0.81 | 26 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.40 | 9 |
| Clearances | 20 | 2.02 | 68 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 38 | 3.84 | 24 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Neil Farrugia makes 14 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 20 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 64 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 27th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 20 | 2.02 | 84 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.30 | 70 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.10 | 67 |
| Fouls per card | 6.67 | n/a | 66 |
| Foul involvements | 32 | 3.24 | 67 |
| 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 |
Neil Farrugia has committed 20 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.7 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly right attacking midfielder (6 appearances), also at right winger (2) and attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Neil Farrugia previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 9 | 502 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 6.79 |
 Europa Conference League | 5 | 379 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 6.98 |
 Europa League | 4 | 275 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Champions League | 3 | 156 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Conference League | 6 | 260 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.70 |
| Europa League | 4 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Neil Farrugia
Premiership 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premiership, Neil Farrugia has featured across 13 appearances (10 starts), totalling 890 minutes. Neil Farrugia has attempted 12 shots with 4 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Neil Farrugia has created 6 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 15 successful dribbles from 34 attempts (44% success rate). Neil Farrugia has contributed 11 key passes and 20 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Neil Farrugia has registered 14 tackles (8 won), 4 interceptions, and 20 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 153 from 211 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Neil Farrugia has won 62 of 143 total duels.
Discipline
Neil Farrugia has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 12.
About Neil Farrugia
Neil Farrugia is a 27-year-old midfielder playing for Dundee United in the Premiership, representing Republic of Ireland. Neil Farrugia is left-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 19 May 1999.
Most recent appearance
Neil Farrugia's most recent match was away at Livingston on December 16th. Dundee United drew 0-0. Neil Farrugia played 62 minutes, registering 3 shots with a match rating of 6.44.
Recent matches
- December 16th0-0 drawvsLivingston(62 mins, rating 6.44)
- March 15th2-0 lossatAberdeen(57 mins, rating 6.5)
- January 14th3-0 lossatKilmarnock(86 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.12)
- June 29th3-0 winvsDundee(90 mins, rating 7.33)
- July 16th3-2 winvsLivingston(76 mins, rating 6.59)
Next fixture
Neil Farrugia and Dundee United are next in action on January 6th against Rangers in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Dundee United vs Rangers match preview.
Teammates at Dundee United
Neil Farrugia currently plays alongside J. Amissah, Idjessi Metsoko, Mehdi Merghem, Neil Farrugia, Iurie Iovu, Emmanuel Agyei, Bert Esselink, Panutche Camara, Julius Eskesen, Miller Thomson, Vicko Sevelj, Zachary Sapsford, Jesse Randall, Lachlan Rose, Dylan Tait, Jack Walton, Michael Forbes, Joshua Rawlins, Will Ferry, Ross Graham and Dario Naamo at Dundee United.