Republic of Ireland Ball Recoveries Stats 2026
Republic of Ireland Ball Recoveries Stats 2026
Republic of Ireland have recorded 192 ball recoveries across 4 UEFA Nations League games in 2026, averaging 48 per match. C. Kelleher leads the squad with 50 ball recoveries - 12.5 per game. J. Molumby is next with 20.
Republic of Ireland Ball Recoveries: Form & Insights
Over their last 10 games, Republic of Ireland are averaging 48 ball recoveries per match - C. Kelleher leads that period with 50. Use the match-by-match table above to compare ball recoveries game by game, with home and away filters ahead of Republic of Ireland vs Austria on 14.11.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ball recoveries do Republic of Ireland average per game?
Republic of Ireland average 48 ball recoveries per UEFA Nations League game in 2026, based on 4 matches. Over their last 10 games that figure is 48 per match.
Who leads Republic of Ireland for ball recoveries?
C. Kelleher leads Republic of Ireland for ball recoveries in 2026 with 50 in UEFA Nations League - an average of 12.5 per game. J. Molumby is second with 20.
How do Republic of Ireland's ball recoveries break down home vs away?
Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare Republic of Ireland's ball recoveries totals and per-game averages split by venue across 2026.
Republic of Ireland player ball recoveries rates
| Player |
Position |
Apps |
Ball recoveries |
Per game |
1+ hit rate |
| CaoimhÃn Kelleher | goalkeeper | 8 | 62 | 7.75 | 88% |
| Jayson Molumby | midfielder | 9 | 43 | 4.78 | 100% |
| Finn Azaz | midfielder | 5 | 35 | 7 | 100% |
| Dara O'Shea | defender | 8 | 31 | 3.88 | 100% |
| James Abankwah | defender | 7 | 25 | 3.57 | 100% |
| Troy Parrott | attacker | 9 | 21 | 2.33 | 89% |
| Jason Knight | midfielder | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 100% |
| Jake O'Brien | defender | 7 | 18 | 2.57 | 100% |
| Séamus Coleman | defender | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 100% |
| Chiedozie Ogbene | attacker | 8 | 15 | 1.88 | 63% |
| Liam Scales | defender | 7 | 15 | 2.14 | 100% |
| Conor Coventry | midfielder | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 100% |
| Jack Moylan | midfielder | 6 | 11 | 1.83 | 83% |
| Ryan Manning | defender | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 80% |
| Nathan Collins | defender | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 100% |
| Adam Idah | attacker | 6 | 8 | 1.33 | 67% |
| John Egan | defender | 3 | 7 | 2.33 | 67% |
| Jimmy Dunne | defender | 2 | 6 | 3 | 50% |
| Andrew Moran | midfielder | 1 | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Liam Kitching | defender | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 50% |
| Max O'Leary | goalkeeper | 1 | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Jamie McGrath | midfielder | 2 | 4 | 2 | 100% |
| Josh Cullen | midfielder | 1 | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Robbie Brady | midfielder | 1 | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Festy Ebosele | defender | 1 | 3 | 3 | 100% |
Republic of Ireland ball recoveries match by match
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Venue |
Score |
Team ball recoveries |
Opposition ball recoveries |
Match total |
Top player |
| 4 Oct 2026 | UEFA Nations League | Israel | Home | 1-1 | 41 | | | |
| 1 Oct 2026 | UEFA Nations League | Austria | Home | 2-2 | 45 | | | |
| 27 Sep 2026 | UEFA Nations League | Israel | Away | 0-3 | 47 | | | |
| 24 Sep 2026 | UEFA Nations League | Kosovo | Away | 1-0 | 59 | | | |
| 5 Jun 2026 | Friendly International | Canada | Away | 1-1 | 38 | | | |
| 28 May 2026 | Friendly International | Qatar | Home | 1-0 | 27 | | | |
| 16 May 2026 | Friendly International | Grenada | Home | 5-0 | 51 | | | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Friendly International | North Macedonia | Home | 0-0 | 48 | | | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | WC Qualification Europe | Czech Republic | Away | 2-2 | 46 | | | |
| 16 Nov 2025 | WC Qualification Europe | Hungary | Away | 2-3 | 43 | | | |
Republic of Ireland Ball recoveries for 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 0.5 % |
Over 1.5 % |
Over 2.5 % |
Over 3.5 % |
Over 4.5 % |
| Home | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Away | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Republic of Ireland Ball recoveries against 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 0.5 % |
Over 1.5 % |
Over 2.5 % |
Over 3.5 % |
Over 4.5 % |
| Home | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Away | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Republic of Ireland Match total 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 0.5 % |
Over 1.5 % |
Over 2.5 % |
Over 3.5 % |
Over 4.5 % |
| Home | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Away | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Republic of Ireland next three opponents: ball recoveries per game this season
| Kick-off |
Opponent |
Their match total |
Their ball recoveries for |
Their ball recoveries against |
Match total at that venue |
For at that venue |
Against at that venue |
| Sat 14 Nov 19:45 | Austria (away) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tue 17 Nov 19:45 | Kosovo (home) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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