Al Kholood 
Pro League Sep 03
Pro LeagueDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-2
Last updated on September 12, 2026 at 6:38 PM
John Keaton Buckley
26 years old
Position
Midfielder
Height
173 cm
Weight
-
Date of Birth - Nationality
13 Oct 1999 - England
Birth City
Ranking
6th
— Pro League
Statistics of John Buckley — Season 2026/2027
📊 General
Appearances
5
Starts
5
Minutes played
450
Goals
0
Average rating
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
197 - 83%
Key passes / Assists
14 key passes / 1 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
10 committed / 13 drawn
Duels won %
49% (22/45)
Dribbles success %
22% (2/9)
Total / on target shots
2 shots / 0 on target
📊 General
Appearances
5
Starts
5
Minutes played
450
Goals
0
Average rating
6.94/10
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
197 - 14%
Key passes / Assists
14 key passes / 1 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
10 committed / 13 drawn
Duels won %
49% (22/45)
Dribbles success %
22% (2/9)
Total / on target shots
2 shots / 0 on target
Standings Pro League 2026/2027
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 5 | +12 | 15 | LWWWW |
| 2 |  Al-Nassr | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 6 | +9 | 15 | WLWWW |
| 3 |  Al-Qadisiyah FC | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 5 | +8 | 15 | WWWWL |
| 4 |  Al-Ittihad FC | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 14 | WWDWW |
| 5 |  NEOM | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 12 | WWLLW |
| 6 |  Al Kholood | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 8 | +4 | 12 | WDWDW |
| 7 |  Al Diriyah | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 10 | WLWDW |
| 8 |  Al-Ettifaq | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 10 | DWLLW |
| 9 |  Al-Ahli Jeddah | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 9 | +4 | 9 | LWLLW |
| 10 |  Al-Hazm | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 8 | WDDLL |
| 11 |  Al-Fayha | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 5 | LDWDL |
| 12 |  Al Riyadh | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 16 | -10 | 5 | DLWDL |
| 13 |  Al Khaleej Saihat | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 4 | DLLDD |
| 14 |  Al Taawon | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 3 | LDLDL |
| 15 |  Al Shabab | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 3 | LLDDD |
| 16 |  Al-Fateh | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 3 | LDDDL |
| 17 |  Al-Faisaly FC | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 3 | DDLDL |
| 18 |  Abha | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 13 | -8 | 1 | LLLDL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Al Kholood
J. Cozzani
M. Al Yahya
Mohammed Mazyad Alshammari
E. Utkus
Hassan Al Asmari
J. Al Dosari
Mansour Camara
N. Gyömbér
O. Abdulghani
R. Al Mutairi
S. Al Shehri
S. Pinas
Abdulrahman Al Dosari
Abdulrahman Al Safari
Iker Kortajarena
J. Buckley
K. N'Doram
R. Jaman
U. Hussein
Y. Al honaifesh
A. Berry
A. S. Al Aliwa
Abdullah Al Ajian
Guga
Hattan Bahbri
I. Barabaa
M. Khalifah
M. Maolida
Muhammad Sawan
R. Enrique
Ramzi Solan
Career of John Buckley since 2018
2026/2027
Al Kholood
Al Kholood5Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2025/2026Al Kholood
Al Kholood26Apps
2Goals
4Assists
Rating
2024/2025
Blackburn
Blackburn27Apps
-Goals
2Assists
Rating
2023/2024Blackburn
Blackburn3Apps
3Goals
3Assists
Rating
2022/2023Blackburn
Blackburn28Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022Blackburn
Blackburn44Apps
3Goals
7Assists
Rating
2020/2021Blackburn
Blackburn30Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2019/2020Blackburn
Blackburn23Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2018/2019Blackburn
Blackburn2Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday13Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2026/2027Al Kholood
Al Kholood5Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2025/2026Al Kholood
Al Kholood26Apps
2Goals
4Assists
Rating
2024/2025Blackburn
Blackburn23Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024Blackburn
Blackburn2Apps
3Goals
2Assists
Rating
2022/2023Blackburn
Blackburn21Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022Blackburn
Blackburn42Apps
3Goals
7Assists
Rating
2020/2021Blackburn
Blackburn28Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2019/2020Blackburn
Blackburn20Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2018/2019Blackburn
Blackburn2Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday13Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
TRANSFERS
2025
Blackburn
→
Al Kholood
Transfer
Blackburn
Al Kholood
2024
Blackburn
→
Blackburn Rovers U21
Blackburn
Blackburn Rovers U21
2024
Sheffield Wednesday
→
Blackburn
Sheffield Wednesday
Blackburn
2023
Blackburn
→
Sheffield Wednesday
Loan
Blackburn
Sheffield Wednesday
HONOURS
Premier League Cup
England
2022/2023
2nd Place
LAST MATCHES
Aug 29
Pro LeagueWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-1
Aug 26
Pro LeagueDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-1
Aug 22
Pro LeagueWIN
Goals0
Assists1
Rating
3-2
Aug 15
Pro LeagueDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-1
BIOGRAPHY
J. Buckley represents Al Kholood in the Saudi Pro League, one of the most competitive divisions in world football. His England background has instilled in him a footballing philosophy that shines through in his game. A midfielder by trade, he has mastered the demands of his position through years of professional experience. A complete midfielder, he is equally comfortable winning the ball back and launching attacks with precision. His career path has taken him through Blackburn Rovers U23, Sheffield Wednesday, Blackburn, among others, experiences that have made him the complete professional he is today. The experience of competing in Premier League Cup has contributed greatly to his development and understanding of high-pressure football. As the 2025/2026 season progresses, he continues to represent Al Kholood with dedication and professionalism. His well-rounded profile and accumulated experience make him one of the most important assets in Al Kholood's squad.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels | Drib |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep |
Al-Fayha
|
2-2 | 90 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 3 | 1 | 4/4 | 0/0 |
| 29 Aug |
Al-Ahli Jeddah
|
3-1 | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 4/12 | 0/0 |
| 26 Aug |
Al Diriyah
|
1-1 | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 2 | 1 | 4/11 | 0/0 |
| 22 Aug |
Al Taawon
|
3-2 | 90 | 7.9 | 0 | 1 | 0/0 | 6 | 3 | 7/10 | 0/0 |
| 15 Aug |
Al-Ittihad FC
|
1-1 | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0/2 | 3 | 1 | 3/8 | 0/0 |