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Matthew
Taylor
Personal Details
Nationality
England
England
Date of Birth
27/11/1981
Height
178cm
Position
Midfielder
Premier League Record
Overview
Stats
Appearances
325
Goals
40
Wins
97
Losses
151
Attack
Goals
40
Goals per match
0.12
Headed goals
5
Goals with right foot
6
Goals with left foot
22
Penalties scored
5
Freekicks scored
5
Shots
497
Shots on target
154
Shooting accuracy %
31%
Hit woodwork
10
Big chances missed
8
Team Play
Assists
24
Passes
5,052
Passes per match
15.54
Big Chances Created
16
Crosses
1,117
Cross accuracy %
23%
Through balls
22
Accurate long balls
307
Discipline
Yellow cards
31
Red cards
0
Fouls
173
Offsides
28
Defence
Tackles
320
Tackle success %
74%
Blocked shots
141
Interceptions
191
Clearances
354
Headed Clearance
78
Recoveries
665
Duels won
716
Duels lost
834
Successful 50/50s
56
Aerial battles won
185
Aerial battles lost
205
Errors leading to goal
1