KENNETH MCLEAN
Midfielder · Norwich · Championship
“Seasoned midfield ballast who keeps Scotland connected.”
GoalPost verdict
GoalPost score (GPS)
GoalPost read
K. McLean remains a deep midfielder whose value is tempered by a league-level discount and the fact he is past his usual peak window. Norwich shows his best recent form, but age has narrowed the market.
GoalPost value
What GoalPost values him at
range €146K – €177K
What he’s worth on the pitch today — our number, not the market’s.
GPS / value trend
Daily snapshots only. Sparse history stays hidden rather than drawing a flat line.
Scouting report
Strengths
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Watch-outs
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Analysis overview
K. McLean is a box-to-box midfielder who works in the middle of everything, offering steady legs and tidy positioning rather than flash. He shuttles, supports both phases, and keeps the game moving with simple, reliable actions that help his side hold shape and recover second balls. In a limited but experienced veteran package, he gives structure, industry, and calm.
Playing style
Shot profile
Shots / 90
0.74
SoT / 90
0.32
Accuracy
43%
Conversion
0%
Club football this season: 7 shots in 10 matches (854 min).
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Last 12 matches · shots
6 shots · 0 goals
Player intelligence
Workrate
The unglamorous work: tackles, interceptions, duels, passing, fouls won, minutes and discipline, against his position
Ball progression
Estimated progressive passes and carries, against his position
Team impact
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Performance overview
2026/27 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 99 | 8.2 |
 Championship | 9 | 0 | 0 | 755 | 7.02 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 1 | 854 | 7.16 |
Form (last 10 matches)
Each dot is one match rating.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.00
per 90
Assists
0.11
per 90
Shots
0.74
per 90
Shots on target
0.32
per 90
Conversion
0%
goals per shot
Dribbles
0.42
per 90 · 100% completed
Key passes
1.79
per 90
Pass accuracy
81%
Fouls won
1.48
per 90
Tackles + interceptions
3.90
per 90
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Result | G | A | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 |  Charlton | Championship | W1-3 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Sep 20 |  Bolton | Championship | L3-4 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 7.1 |
| Sep 12 |  Middlesbrough | Championship | L4-3 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Sep 9 |  Birmingham | Championship | W2-1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Sep 5 |  Sheffield Utd | Championship | W1-3 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 8.1 |
| Sep 1 |  Stoke City | Championship | L1-0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 7.8 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
Championship755 (88%)League Cup99 (12%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Apps | G | A | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  Norwich | Championship | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0.11 | 7.23 |
| 2025/26 | Norwich | Championship | 45 | 3 | 3 | 0.13 | 7.21 |
| 2024/25 | Norwich | Championship | 37 | 0 | 4 | 0.11 | 7.03 |
| 2023/24 | Norwich | Championship | 52 | 2 | 5 | 0.13 | 7.04 |
| 2022/23 | Norwich | Championship | 38 | 1 | 3 | 0.11 | 6.87 |
| 2021/22 | Norwich | Premier League | 35 | 3 | 1 | 0.11 | 6.71 |
| 2020/21 | Norwich | Championship | 39 | 3 | 6 | 0.23 | 7.03 |
| 2019/20 | Norwich | Premier League | 42 | 1 | 1 | 0.05 | 6.82 |
Career highlights
Championship
2020/2021, 2018/2019
League Cup
2012/2013
Spell detail
Apps
319
Goals
16
Assists
30
Minutes
25,978
By season
| 2026/27 | Championship | 9 app | 0 g | 7.23 |
| 2025/26 | Championship | 45 app | 3 g | 7.21 |
| 2024/25 | Championship | 37 app | 0 g | 7.03 |
| 2023/24 | Championship | 52 app | 2 g | 7.04 |
| 2022/23 | Championship | 38 app | 1 g | 6.87 |
| 2021/22 | Premier League | 35 app | 3 g | 6.71 |
Goals by season
16 goals in the spell
International career
Scotland
National-team finishes
No national-team finishes on record.