Will Hughes
Career
Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.
Player Season Cards
William James Hughes's season performance cards
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
William James Hughes is a notable WASTEFUL for Crystal Palace. Evidence: 0% Conversion Rate.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Dribbling (67/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.
Physical profile: Veteran Experience.
William James Hughes Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Midfielders
vs Premier League
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for William James Hughes this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | Crystal Palace 0-0 Leeds | 60' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Mar 05, 2026 | Tottenham 1-3 Crystal Palace | 15' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 86 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Manchester United 2-1 Crystal Palace | 30' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 69 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Crystal Palace 1-0 Wolves | 45' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 71 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Crystal Palace 2-3 Burnley | 24' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 74 |
| Feb 08, 2026 | Brighton 0-1 Crystal Palace | 77' | 7.5 | - | - | 26 |
| Feb 08, 2026 | Nice 0-0 Monaco | 77' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Feb 01, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Crystal Palace | 92' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Crystal Palace 1-3 Chelsea | 22' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Sunderland 2-1 Crystal Palace | 92' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Jan 07, 2026 | Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa | 90' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Jan 04, 2026 | Newcastle 2-0 Crystal Palace | 94' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Jan 01, 2026 | Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham | 57' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Dec 28, 2025 | Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham | 97' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Leeds 4-1 Crystal Palace | 45' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 69 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs Newcastle | 35 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs West Ham | 37 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Liverpool vs Crystal Palace | 37 |
| May 02, 2026 | Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace | 51 |
| May 09, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs Everton | 33 |
| May 17, 2026 | Brentford vs Crystal Palace | 52 |
| May 24, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs Arsenal | 61 |
Player Market Value
Track William James Hughes's transfer value changes and career value history
Will Hughes is Crystal Palace's Bronze Wall, a midfield anchor who provides a vital safety net for the South London side. With four major honors to his name, including a recent FA Cup and Community Shield double, the 31-year-old Weybridge-born midfielder remains a central figure in the squad's hierarchy since arriving at the club in 2021.
Across 21 appearances and 1073 minutes of action, Hughes has proven his reliability as an established defensive specialist. He is currently on an upward trajectory, hitting a period of improved form as the season progresses. While he carries the WASTEFUL badge due to his lack of goal threat in the final third, his Dribbling rating of 67 highlights a deceptive ability to carry the ball out of high-pressure situations. This composure under fire helps manage the Stakes during difficult top-flight encounters.
Despite a falling market value of €7M, Hughes is viewed as an essential professional whose tactical experience is invaluable. With a contract secured until 2027, his presence ensures the Eagles maintain a disciplined core as they face the weekly intensity of the Premier League.