
- Games
- 9
- 8 starts
- Minutes
- 714
- 79 a game
- Goals
- 0
- 0.1 xG
- Assists
- 0
- 0.2 xA
Player profile
714 min · vs 103 defensive midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Deep passer with little defensive output
Grimes moves the ball forward from deep for Coventry and holds his own in duels. For a defensive midfielder his ball-winning numbers are very low, with recoveries and interceptions near the bottom, and his passing is loose. From 714 minutes.
Key strengths
Moves it forward. Passes into the final third 8.32 per 90, 70th percentile of defensive midfielders.
Holds his own in duels. Duels won 54.3%, 61st percentile.
Areas for development
Few recoveries. Recoveries 2.65 per 90, 1st percentile.
Few interceptions. Interceptions 0.38 per 90, 3rd percentile.
Loose passing. Pass accuracy 84.4%, 14th percentile.
Similar players
- Oriol Rey LevanteKey passes 11 v 7 and interceptions 3 v 11.
- Tyler Morton LyonInterceptions 3 v 10 and recoveries 1 v 13.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Moves it forward. Passes into the final third 8.32 per 90, 70th percentile of defensive midfielders.
Holds his own in duels. Duels won 54.3%, 61st percentile.
Areas for development
Few recoveries. Recoveries 2.65 per 90, 1st percentile.
Few interceptions. Interceptions 0.38 per 90, 3rd percentile.
Loose passing. Pass accuracy 84.4%, 14th percentile.
Similar players
- Oriol Rey LevanteKey passes 11 v 7 and interceptions 3 v 11.
- Tyler Morton LyonInterceptions 3 v 10 and recoveries 1 v 13.
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
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Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, left (15%), average spot left half-space, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 25%, Middle third 58%, Final third 17%
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 | 714 | 0 | 0 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.23 | 5 | 3 | 6.53 |
9 games
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