CM
Cian Ashford
CM · Midfielder · Advanced playmaker
21y·🏴Wales
Apps35
Min2,090
G4P77
A3P72
xG3.5P77
xA2.5P73
Rating6.80
Form
DWLDD
Strong sampleProspect (≤22)
Attributes
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.3
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.2.46
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.25
Pass AccuracyPass Completion %Percentage of pass attempts that reached a teammate.87%
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.82
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.26
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.7
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.47.5%
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.43
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.60
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.54
Shooting
GoalsGoalsGoals scored in open play and from set pieces.4
xGExpected GoalsExpected goals — the probability an average player would have scored each chance the player took, summed across the season.3.52
ShotsShotsTotal shot attempts across the season, including on-target, off-target, and blocked.29
Shots on TargetShots on TargetShots that either resulted in a goal or were saved by the keeper.16
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Midfielder · Advanced playmaker
A well-rounded midfielder with a balanced statistical profile. Reliable in possession with the ability to progress play through passing and carrying. Development note: at 21, there is significant room for growth and adaptation.
outstanding pass accuracystrong dribbleslimited interceptionslimited blocks
A high-upside young midfielder with clear strengths to develop further.
Role Suitability