CM
John Keaton Buckley
CM · Midfielder · Advanced playmaker
26y·🏴England
Apps23
Min2,011
G2P63
A4P81
xG1.8P63
xA3.3P82
Rating7.19
Form
WLLDL
Strong samplePrime (26–30)
Attributes
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.4
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.3.28
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.30
Pass AccuracyPass Completion %Percentage of pass attempts that reached a teammate.86%
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.124
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.52
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.19
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.17
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.57.2%
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.23
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.32
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.31
Shooting
GoalsGoalsGoals scored in open play and from set pieces.2
xGExpected GoalsExpected goals — the probability an average player would have scored each chance the player took, summed across the season.1.76
ShotsShotsTotal shot attempts across the season, including on-target, off-target, and blocked.14
Shots on TargetShots on TargetShots that either resulted in a goal or were saved by the keeper.5
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Midfielder · Advanced playmaker
A box-to-box midfielder who contributes at both ends of the pitch. Reliable in possession with the ability to progress play through passing and carrying.
elite blocksstrong pass accuracystrong duels won %strong xastrong assists
An elite-level midfielder with standout numbers across multiple dimensions.