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Hull City

Ryan Giles

Position
Left-back
Nationality
England
Height
179 cm
Games
9
8 starts
Minutes
686
76 a game
Goals
0
0.0 xG
Assists
1
0.5 xA

Player profile

686 min · vs 227 full-backs · 3 Nov 2026 · Method

Archetype: Crossing left-back

Giles creates chances from the left for Hull at an above-average rate. Little else stands out: he hardly shoots or enters the box, plays the ball forward less than almost any full-back and defends lightly. From 686 minutes.

Key strengths, areas for development and similar players

Key strengths

  • Creates chances. Key passes 1.18 per 90, 68th percentile of full-backs.

  • Wins headers. Aerials won 0.92 per 90, 58th percentile.

Areas for development

  • Little progression. Passes into the final third 1.71 per 90, 1st percentile.

  • No goal threat. Shots 0.13 per 90, 3rd percentile.

  • Light defending. Tackles 1.31 per 90 (19th percentile) and interceptions 0.66 (20th).

Similar players

  • Hugo Rincón Athletic ClubTackles 19 v 14 and recoveries 31 v 31.
  • Milan van Ewijk Coventry CityDribbles won 19 v 17 and expected assists 27 v 24.

Against 233 full-backs

Against the rest

How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of full-backs 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 final third, left (28%), average spot left wing, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.

Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third

Own third 26%, Middle third 32%, Final third 43%

Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.

By competition

The season

CompetitionAppsMinGoalsAssistsxGnpxGxAShotsKey passesRating
Premier League9686010.020.020.54196.62

9 games

Match by match

Rating game by game, average 6.62
Oldest to newest
Best: 7.6 v Aston Villa, 5 Sep. Hover or tap a bar.