Will Hughes
Crystal Palace/M/
EnglandPlayer Info
Will Hughes is a technically gifted and intelligent English midfielder who orchestrates play from the center of the park for Premier League side Crystal Palace. Now 30, Hughes emerged as a teenage prodigy at Derby County, where his composure, vision, and elegant left foot drew comparisons to some of the game's great deep-lying playmakers. He became a Championship fixture before a high-profile move to Watford, where he experienced both Premier League and Championship football, showcasing his adaptability and ball-retention skills. His transfer to Crystal Palace marked a return to the top flight, where his ability to control tempo and break lines with incisive passing has been a valuable asset for Patrick Vieira and Roy Hodgson. While yet to win major team honors, his individual quality has never been in doubt. Hughes is the epitome of a modern midfielder—not reliant on physicality but on football intelligence, making him a crucial link between defense and attack for the Eagles.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2021/08/27
Watford
Crystal Palace7000000€
Transfer
2017/06/30
Derby CountyWatford9100000€
Transfer
2012/06/30
Derby County U18Derby CountySigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
Crystal Palace
UEFA ECL2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
7
Games Started
4
Minutes Per Game
341
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
3
Accurate Passes Per Game
170
Key Passes Per Game
6
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
8
Accurate Crosses Per Game
4
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
8
Interceptions Per Game
1
Clearances Per Game
3
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
9
Be Fouled Per Game
5