Left Midfield · Scotland
Sam Nicholson
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Livingston↗Major League Soccer · 2019
Season snapshot
A quick read of the selected season. Explore the full breakdown below.
Total appearances
27
1,777 minutes played
Goals per 90
0.10
2 total goals in selected matches
32nd percentile
Top 68% in Major League Soccer 2019
For goals per 90 minutes
0.23 league player average per 90 · 299 reporting players
Assists per 90
0.15
3 total assists in selected matches
57th percentile
Top 43% in Major League Soccer 2019
For assists per 90 minutes
0.16 league player average per 90 · 306 reporting players
Average match rating
6.77
Average recorded match rating
Total starts
19
Of 27 appearances
Minutes played
1,777
27 appearances
Shots per 90
2.48
49 total shots in selected matches
81st percentile
Top 19% in Major League Soccer 2019
For shots per 90 minutes
1.38 league player average per 90 · 469 reporting players
Yellow cards per 90
0.10
2 total yellow cards in selected matches
0.20 league player average per 90 · 428 reporting players
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League averages use players in Major League Soccer · 2019 with at least 270 minutes in this overall split, and only those whose provider recorded that stat. Percentile is shown when this player also has 270 minutes and at least five players qualify; it is the share with a lower per-90 rate. “Top” is the remaining share, including tied rates. Badge colours mark top 10%, 25%, 50% and the rest; the number is the result. Missing stats are never treated as zero.
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overall · 2019 · 7 recorded statsGoals, xG & shots
| Statistic | Total | Avg per match with data | Per 90 | League player avg / 90 | Matches with data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shots Off Target | 23 | 1.53 | 1.16 | 0.58 | 15 |
| Shots Total | 49 | 2.45 | 2.48 | 1.38 | 20 |
| Goals | 2 | 1.00 | 0.10 | 0.23 | 2 |
| Shots Blocked | 9 | 1.00 | 0.46 | – | 9 |
| Hit Woodwork | 1 | 1.00 | 0.05 | – | 1 |
| Shots On Target | 17 | 1.31 | 0.86 | 0.55 | 13 |
| Big Chances Missed | 6 | 1.20 | 0.30 | – | 5 |
overall · 2019 · 10 recorded statsAssists & passes
| Statistic | Total | Avg per match with data | Per 90 | League player avg / 90 | Matches with data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assists | 3 | 1.00 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 3 |
| Passes | 394 | 14.59 | 19.95 | 39.06 | 27 |
| Total Crosses | 84 | 3.65 | 4.25 | 1.71 | 23 |
| Accurate Crosses | 11 | 1.38 | 0.56 | – | 8 |
| Accurate Passes | 306 | 11.33 | 15.50 | 31.40 | 27 |
| Key Passes | 24 | 1.50 | 1.22 | 1.01 | 16 |
| Long Balls | 26 | 1.73 | 1.32 | – | 15 |
| Long Balls Won | 10 | 1.11 | 0.51 | – | 9 |
| Big Chances Created | 5 | 1.00 | 0.25 | 0.21 | 5 |
| Accurate Passes Percentage | – | 81.00% | – | – | 11 |
overall · 2019 · 8 recorded statsDribbling & duels
| Statistic | Total | Avg per match with data | Per 90 | League player avg / 90 | Matches with data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dispossessed | 30 | 1.58 | 1.52 | – | 19 |
| Total Duels | 283 | 10.48 | 14.33 | – | 27 |
| Duels Won | 123 | 4.56 | 6.23 | 4.71 | 27 |
| Aerials Won | 20 | 1.67 | 1.01 | 1.36 | 12 |
| Dribble Attempts | 30 | 3.00 | 1.52 | 0.93 | 10 |
| Successful Dribbles | 17 | 1.70 | 0.86 | 0.54 | 10 |
| Dribbled Past | 10 | 1.67 | 0.51 | – | 6 |
| Duels Lost | 160 | 5.93 | 8.10 | – | 27 |
overall · 2019 · 4 recorded statsCards & fouls
| Statistic | Total | Avg per match with data | Per 90 | League player avg / 90 | Matches with data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offsides | 8 | 1.14 | 0.41 | – | 7 |
| Fouls | 29 | 1.53 | 1.47 | 1.19 | 19 |
| Yellowcards | 2 | 1.00 | 0.10 | 0.20 | 2 |
| Fouls Drawn | 51 | 2.13 | 2.58 | 1.03 | 24 |
overall · 2019 · 4 recorded statsDefending & goalkeeping
| Statistic | Total | Avg per match with data | Per 90 | League player avg / 90 | Matches with data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 21 | 1.62 | 1.06 | 1.58 | 13 |
| Goals Conceded | 31 | 1.82 | 1.57 | – | 17 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 1.38 | 0.56 | 0.99 | 8 |
| Clearances | 6 | 1.00 | 0.30 | 1.64 | 6 |
overall · 2019 · 1 recorded statsPenalties
| Statistic | Total | Avg per match with data | Per 90 | League player avg / 90 | Matches with data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalties Won | 2 | 1.00 | 0.10 | – | 2 |
Per-90 figures use all minutes in the selected split. An average uses only matches where that stat was supplied; a missing stat is not zero. Percentage-type stats show the average recorded match percentage, not a summed percentage.
Since 2007/08
Club & season history
| Season | Competition | Club | MP | Minutes | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | Championship | Livingston | – | – | – | – |
| 2025/2026 | Premiership | Motherwell | 10 | 112 | – | – |
| 2024/2025 | Premiership | Motherwell | 9 | 252 | – | – |
| 2023/2024 | Premiership | Motherwell | 16 | 573 | 2 | – |
| 2023 | Major League Soccer | Colorado Rapids | 23 | 1,594 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | Major League Soccer | Colorado Rapids | 15 | 833 | 1 | – |
| 2021/2022 | League Two | Bristol Rovers | 34 | 2,355 | 5 | 5 |
| 2020/2021 | League One | Bristol Rovers | 30 | 1,952 | 6 | 3 |
| 2020 | Major League Soccer | Colorado Rapids | 2 | 175 | – | – |
| 2019 | Major League Soccer | Colorado Rapids | 27 | 1,777 | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 | Major League Soccer | Minnesota United | 8 | 525 | 1 | – |
| 2018 | Major League Soccer | Colorado Rapids | 19 | 1,526 | 2 | – |
| 2017 | Major League Soccer | Minnesota United | 12 | 639 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016/2017 | Premiership | Hearts | 19 | 1,183 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015/2016 | Premiership | Hearts | 35 | 2,583 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014/2015 | Championship | Hearts | 20 | 1,745 | 1 | – |
| 2013/2014 | Premiership | Hearts | 25 | 1,425 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012/2013 | Premiership | Hearts | 0 | 0 | – | – |