Arsenal- Games
- 14
- 13 starts
- Minutes
- 1,169
- 84 a game
- Goals
- 1
- 0.6 xG
- Assists
- 5
- 2.4 xA
Player profile
1,079 min · vs 103 defensive midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Progressive, creative holding midfielder
Rice moves the ball forward and creates chances more than most defensive midfielders, with 5 assists in the league. He wins duels and headers, but picks up fewer loose balls than most.
Key strengths
Progressive passing. 11.09 passes into the final third per 90, percentile 88, at 91.5% accuracy.
Creates. 0.20 xA per 90, percentile 85.
Wins duels and headers. 57.5% of duels won, percentile 78, and 1.17 aerials per 90, percentile 79.
Areas for development
Few recoveries. 3.42 recoveries per 90, percentile 12.
Similar players
- Douglas Luiz JuventusPasses into the final third 88 v 89 and key passes 78 v 77.
- Youri Tielemans Manchester UnitedForward passes 88 v 86 and xA 85 v 79.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Progressive passing. 11.09 passes into the final third per 90, percentile 88, at 91.5% accuracy.
Creates. 0.20 xA per 90, percentile 85.
Wins duels and headers. 57.5% of duels won, percentile 78, and 1.17 aerials per 90, percentile 79.
Areas for development
Few recoveries. 3.42 recoveries per 90, percentile 12.
Similar players
- Douglas Luiz JuventusPasses into the final third 88 v 89 and key passes 78 v 77.
- Youri Tielemans Manchester UnitedForward passes 88 v 86 and xA 85 v 79.
Against 104 defensive midfielders
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of defensive midfielders with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 4 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, right (16%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 23%, Middle third 53%, Final third 24%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 9 | 764 | 0 | 5 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 1.95 | 9 | 17 | 7.79 |
| Champions League | 4 | 360 | 1 | 0 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.48 | 3 | 3 | 7.81 |
| Community Shield | 1 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 6.77 |
14 games
Match by match
- at
Slavia Prague2–190′booked7.7 - at
Liverpool1–090′1 assist8.1 - v
Everton2–080′7.9 - at
Bayern München2–290′1 goal8.4 - at
Nottingham Forest1–090′1 assist8.1 - v
Lille3–090′7.7 - v
Leeds United2–190′1 assist8.3 - at
Brighton & Hove Albion0–390′booked6.7 - at
Sunderland2–081′1 assist8.3 - at
Napoli1–090′7.3 - v
Chelsea2–190′1 assist7.9 - at
Aston Villa1–085′7.7 - v
Coventry City3–068′7.2 - v
Manchester City3–045′sub6.8