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John McKiernan

Burton Albion (on loan)
Height
7
Shirt
24 years
Jan 18, 2002
Northern Ireland
Country
€365K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2028
Contract end
Position
Primary
Attacking Midfielder
Others
Defensive Midfielder, Central Midfielder
DM
CM
AM

Player traits

Stats compared to other attacking midfielders/wingers
Touches21%Shot attempts22%Goals17%
Chances created3%Aerial duels won88%Defensive contributions98%
Transfer value: €365K
Highest: €368.6K(Jan 30, 2025)
€370K
€280K
€180K
€92K
€0

League One 2025/2026

1
Goals
1
Assists
16
Started
28
Matches
1,320
Minutes played
6.49
Rating
5
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Apr 11

AFC Wimbledon
W1-0
10
0
0
0
0
6.1

Apr 6

Mansfield Town
D0-0
15
0
0
0
0
6.4

Apr 3

Barnsley
D1-1
9
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 28

Blackpool
L1-0
1
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 21

Bradford City
W2-1
15
0
0
0
0
6.4

Mar 17

Reading
L1-2
64
0
0
0
0
6.8

Mar 14

Northampton Town
W0-2
3
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 7

Stevenage
L0-1
0
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 3

Exeter City
D1-1
20
0
0
1
0
6.0

Feb 28

Wycombe Wanderers
L3-0
21
0
0
0
0
5.9
Burton Albion

Apr 11

League One
AFC Wimbledon
1-0
10‎’‎
6.1

Apr 6

League One
Mansfield Town
0-0
15‎’‎
6.4

Apr 3

League One
Barnsley
1-1
9‎’‎
-

Mar 28

League One
Blackpool
1-0
1‎’‎
-

Mar 21

League One
Bradford City
2-1
15‎’‎
6.4
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 13%
  • 23Shots
  • 1Goals
  • 1.34xG
3 - 1
Shot typeRight footSituationRegular playResultGoal
0.17xG0.68xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,320

Shooting

Goals
1
Expected goals (xG)
1.34
xG on target (xGOT)
1.04
Non-penalty xG
1.34
Shots
23
Shots on target
3
Headed shots
4

Passing

Assists
1
Expected assists (xA)
0.48
Successful passes
219
Successful passes %
69.3%
Accurate long balls
11
Accurate long balls %
32.4%
Chances created
7
Big chances created
1
Successful crosses
5
Successful crosses %
29.4%

Possession

Successful dribbles
7
Successful dribbles %
41.2%
Duels won
91
Duels won %
44.8%
Aerial duels won
25
Aerial duels won %
46.3%
Touches
597
Touches in opposition box
37
Dispossessed
22
Fouls won
30
Penalties awarded
1

Defending

Defensive contributions
75
Tackles
30
Interceptions
11
Blocked shots
5
Fouls committed
40
Recoveries
47
Possession won final 3rd
5
Dribbled past
13
Clearances
29
Clean sheets
1
Goals conceded while on pitch
25
xG against while on pitch
24.25

Discipline

Yellow cards
5
Red cards
0

News

About

John McKiernan is a 24-year-old football player who plays as a attacking midfielder for Burton Albion, born on January 18, 2002. Follow John McKiernan on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 League One season, John McKiernan has recorded 1 goal, 1 assist, 1,320 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.49, 5 yellow cards.

John McKiernan's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

John McKiernan's next match is on April 19, 2026 when Burton Albion face Peterborough United in the League One.

Explore John McKiernan's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View John McKiernan's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

John McKiernan currently plays for Burton Albion alongside Udoka Godwin-Malife, Jack Armer, Kgaogelo Chauke, Terence Vancooten, Toby Sibbick, Charlie Webster, Jake Beesley, Tyrese Shade, Fábio Tavares, George Evans, Nick Akoto, Kyran Lofthouse, Alex Hartridge, Jasper Moon, Dylan Williams, Jason Sraha, Jordan Amissah, Julian Larsson, Sebastian Revan, Bradley Collins, Finn Delap, Kamil Dudek, Kain Adom, James Jones, Bodi Thistleton, Sulyman Krubally, Andy Cannon, Jamal Williamson, and Zac Scutt. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

John McKiernan's career has also included time at Lincoln City, Morecambe, Watford, Eastleigh, and Bohemian FC.

On the international stage, John McKiernan has represented Northern Ireland U21.

John McKiernan is from Northern Ireland, and the national teams include Alistair McCann, Daniel Ballard, Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Josh Clarke, Terry Devlin, Eoin Toal, Tom Atcheson, Trai Hume, George Saville, Ethan Galbraith, Callum Marshall, Dion Charles, Jamie Donley, Paul Smyth, Conor Hazard, Patrick Kelly, Ruairi McConville, Isaac Price, Justin Devenny, Brad Lyons, Kieran Morrison, Paddy McNair, Jamie Reid, Shea Charles, Brodie Spencer, Josh Magennis, Ciaron Brown, Pierce Charles, Jamie McDonnell, Jackie Burns, Rebecca McKenna, Nat Johnson, Brenna McPartlan, Abi Sweetlove, Sarah McFadden, Laura Rafferty, Ellie Mason, Megan Bell, Casey Howe, Keri Halliday, Danielle Maxwell, Lauren Perry, Leyla McFarland, Lauren Wade, Rebecca Holloway, Nadene Caldwell, Joely Andrews, Louise McDaniel, Cora Chambers, Mia Moore, Caragh Hamilton Milligan, Kascie Weir, Kelsie Burrows, Aimee Kerr, and Abbie Smith. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

John McKiernan has competed in League One, EFL Trophy Northern Grp. H, FA Cup, EFL Cup, League Two, National League, and Premier Division. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of John McKiernan, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow John McKiernan to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other attacking midfielders/wingers
Touches21%Shot attempts22%Goals17%
Chances created3%Aerial duels won88%Defensive contributions98%

Career

Senior career

Lincoln City (back from loan)Jul 2026 -
Burton Albion (on loan)Jan 2025 - Jun 2026
51
3
Lincoln City (Free transfer)Jul 2024 - Jan 2025
17
1
Morecambe (Free transfer)Jul 2023 - Jun 2024
33
7
Watford (back from loan)Jun 2023 - Jun 2023
Eastleigh (on loan)Aug 2022 - May 2023
45
5
Bohemian FC (on loan)Jan 2022 - Aug 2022
1
0

Youth career

Watford U23Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
Watford FC Under 18 AcademyJul 2019 - Jun 2020
1
0
Andover Town FC Under 18Dec 2018 - Jun 2019
1
0

National team

Northern Ireland U21Oct 2020 - Oct 2025
11
1
  • Matches
  • Goals

News

About

John McKiernan is a 24-year-old football player who plays as a attacking midfielder for Burton Albion, born on January 18, 2002. Follow John McKiernan on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 League One season, John McKiernan has recorded 1 goal, 1 assist, 1,320 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.49, 5 yellow cards.

John McKiernan's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

John McKiernan's next match is on April 19, 2026 when Burton Albion face Peterborough United in the League One.

Explore John McKiernan's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View John McKiernan's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

John McKiernan currently plays for Burton Albion alongside Udoka Godwin-Malife, Jack Armer, Kgaogelo Chauke, Terence Vancooten, Toby Sibbick, Charlie Webster, Jake Beesley, Tyrese Shade, Fábio Tavares, George Evans, Nick Akoto, Kyran Lofthouse, Alex Hartridge, Jasper Moon, Dylan Williams, Jason Sraha, Jordan Amissah, Julian Larsson, Sebastian Revan, Bradley Collins, Finn Delap, Kamil Dudek, Kain Adom, James Jones, Bodi Thistleton, Sulyman Krubally, Andy Cannon, Jamal Williamson, and Zac Scutt. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

John McKiernan's career has also included time at Lincoln City, Morecambe, Watford, Eastleigh, and Bohemian FC.

On the international stage, John McKiernan has represented Northern Ireland U21.

John McKiernan is from Northern Ireland, and the national teams include Alistair McCann, Daniel Ballard, Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Josh Clarke, Terry Devlin, Eoin Toal, Tom Atcheson, Trai Hume, George Saville, Ethan Galbraith, Callum Marshall, Dion Charles, Jamie Donley, Paul Smyth, Conor Hazard, Patrick Kelly, Ruairi McConville, Isaac Price, Justin Devenny, Brad Lyons, Kieran Morrison, Paddy McNair, Jamie Reid, Shea Charles, Brodie Spencer, Josh Magennis, Ciaron Brown, Pierce Charles, Jamie McDonnell, Jackie Burns, Rebecca McKenna, Nat Johnson, Brenna McPartlan, Abi Sweetlove, Sarah McFadden, Laura Rafferty, Ellie Mason, Megan Bell, Casey Howe, Keri Halliday, Danielle Maxwell, Lauren Perry, Leyla McFarland, Lauren Wade, Rebecca Holloway, Nadene Caldwell, Joely Andrews, Louise McDaniel, Cora Chambers, Mia Moore, Caragh Hamilton Milligan, Kascie Weir, Kelsie Burrows, Aimee Kerr, and Abbie Smith. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

John McKiernan has competed in League One, EFL Trophy Northern Grp. H, FA Cup, EFL Cup, League Two, National League, and Premier Division. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of John McKiernan, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow John McKiernan to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.