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Stats Glossary

What every tracked stat means and how it's counted, grouped by category.

Scoring

Assist
The final pass or action that directly sets up a goal.
Goal
A shot that fully crosses the goal line and counts as a goal for the team.

Shooting

Long Shot
A shot taken from outside the penalty area.
Attempt Off Target
Any attempt on goal — a shot or a header — that misses the goal frame entirely.
Attempt On Target
Any attempt on goal — a shot or a header — that would go in if not stopped by the goalkeeper or a defender on the goal line.

Passing

Cross Failed
A ball played into the box from a wide area that fails to reach a teammate.
Cross Successful
A ball played into the box from a wide area that reaches a teammate.
Long Pass Failed
A long-distance pass that fails to reach a teammate in control of the ball.
Long Pass Successful
A long-distance pass that reaches a teammate in control of the ball.
Through Pass
A forward pass played into space behind the defensive line for a teammate to run onto.

Dribbling

Dribble Failed
An attempt to beat an opponent with the ball that loses possession.
Dribble Successful
An attempt to beat an opponent with the ball that succeeds in keeping possession.

Defending

Dribbled Past
Counted against a defender each time an opponent beats them and gets past in a one-on-one.
Goal Saving Action
A defensive action — block, clearance, or tackle — that stops a near-certain goal on the goal line.
Regained Possession
Winning the ball back for the team after the opponent had control of it.
Stopped Attack
A defensive action that ends an opponent's attacking move before it becomes a clear chance.

Goalkeeping

High Claim
A goalkeeper coming off their line to catch a cross or high ball cleanly.
Penalties Saved
A penalty kick kept out by the goalkeeper.
Save
A goalkeeper action that stops a shot on target from becoming a goal.

Other

Aerial Duel Won
Winning a contested header or jump against an opponent.
Big Chance Missed
A clear goal-scoring opportunity that the player fails to convert.
Error Leading to Goal
A mistake — a misplaced pass, a poor touch, a misjudgement — that directly leads to the opponent scoring.