What does per 90 mean in football statistics?
Per 90 means a statistic scaled to a full 90 minute match: the total divided by minutes played, multiplied by 90. It lets clubs compare players with different playing time. A striker with 6 goals in 900 minutes scores 0.6 per 90. Small samples mislead, so most analysts want several hundred minutes first.
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How it is calculated
Per 90 = total / minutes played x 90. A winger with 30 dribbles in 1,350 minutes completes 2.0 dribbles per 90. A substitute with 2 goals in 180 minutes scores 1.0 per 90.
Why clubs use it
- It compares regular starters with players who get fewer minutes.
- It compares players across leagues and seasons of different lengths.
- It pairs well with success rates, such as duels won or passes completed, which show quality rather than volume.
When it misleads
- Small samples: 1.0 goals per 90 from one substitute appearance means little.
- Role: a striker in a dominant team gets more chances than one in a struggling team.
- League level: the same output in a weaker league is worth less.
- Minutes as a substitute: late minutes against tired opponents can flatter a player.
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Questions people also ask
How many minutes before per 90 is reliable?
There is no fixed number, but analysts commonly want several hundred minutes, and more for rare events like goals.
Is per 90 the same as per game?
No. Per game counts appearances, so a five minute cameo counts the same as a full match. Per 90 uses minutes.