Emil Forsberg
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Emil Forsberg 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Emil Forsberg has appeared in 14 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,081 minutes at an average rating of 6.83. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 14 | 1,081 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 15 | 6.83 |
 WC Qualification Europe | 2 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.47 |
| Total | 16 | 1,145 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 16 | 6.79 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 52 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.33 | 69 |
| Shots | 26 | 2.20 | 85 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0.70 | 78 |
| Shot accuracy | 31.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Shot conversion | 4.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.13 | n/a | 43 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.25 | 85 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.58 | 69 |
| Shots blocked | 11 | 0.92 | 95 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.08 | 80 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 73 |
| Key passes | 26 | 2.20 | 85 |
| Chances created | 16 | 1.33 | 78 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.25 | 65 |
Emil Forsberg has taken 26 shots with 8 on target (31% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 42 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 85th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Emil Forsberg has 3 assists and 26 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 68 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 418 | 34.80 | 19 |
| Accurate passes | 365 | 30.40 | 21 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 1.50 | 43 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.08 | 70 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 0.58 | 71 |
| Backward passes | 90 | 7.49 | 30 |
| Passes (final third) | 46 | 3.83 | 22 |
Emil Forsberg has completed 365 of 418 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 19th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.58 | 56 |
| Dribble attempts | 19 | 1.58 | 67 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 30 |
| Duels won | 36 | 3.00 | 13 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.25 | 18 |
| Touches | 595 | 49.50 | 15 |
| Possession lost | 129 | 10.74 | 47 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.67 | 40 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 0.92 | 32 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 0.83 | 42 |
| Turnovers | 22 | 1.83 | 71 |
Emil Forsberg completes 7 dribbles at a 37% success rate and wins 36 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (18th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 15 | 1.25 | 24 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 0.58 | 15 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.58 | 23 |
| Clearances | 7 | 0.58 | 20 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 46 | 3.83 | 30 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 2 | 0.17 | 98 |
Emil Forsberg makes 15 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 72 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 24th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 1.25 | 47 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.08 | 62 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 7 |
| Foul involvements | 26 | 2.16 | 32 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Emil Forsberg has committed 15 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left central midfielder (10 appearances), also at central midfielder (2) and attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Emil Forsberg previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 33 | 2,882 | 11 | 8 | 55 | 21 | 7.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 24 | 1,834 | 10 | 4 | 42 | 16 | 7.52 |
 Euro Qualification | 8 | 616 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 7.45 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 14 | 466 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 6.82 |
 Champions League | 6 | 411 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 7.04 |
 DFB Pokal | 1 | 74 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.45 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 30 | 1,485 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 6.80 |
| Champions League | 8 | 402 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 6.85 |
 UEFA Nations League | 6 | 422 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6.14 |
| DFB Pokal | 4 | 266 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 7.96 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 31 | 1,707 | 6 | 2 | 24 | 21 | 6.79 |
| Champions League | 6 | 387 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 7.28 |
| DFB Pokal | 5 | 172 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5.47 |
 Europa League | 4 | 100 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.86 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 European Championship | 4 | 371 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 8.01 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC Qualification Europe | 10 | 816 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 7 | 7.42 |
About Emil Forsberg
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Emil Forsberg has scored 1 goal and 3 assists across 14 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1081 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Emil Forsberg has attempted 26 shots with 8 on target, a 31% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Emil Forsberg has created 16 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 7 successful dribbles from 19 attempts (37% success rate). Emil Forsberg has contributed 26 key passes and 36 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Emil Forsberg has registered 15 tackles (7 won), 7 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 365 from 418 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Emil Forsberg has won 36 of 81 total duels.
Discipline
Emil Forsberg has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 11.
About Emil Forsberg
Emil Forsberg is a 34-year-old forward playing for New York RB in the Major League Soccer, representing Sweden. Emil Forsberg is right-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 23 October 1991.
Most recent appearance
Emil Forsberg's most recent match was away at New York City on June 14th. New York RB drew 1-1. Emil Forsberg played 69 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.93.
Recent matches
- September 23rd1-2 winatSporting KC(0 mins)
- June 14th1-1 drawvsNew York City(69 mins, rating 6.93)
- March 28th3-2 winvsColumbus Crew(65 mins, rating 5.86)
- September 18th1-3 winatChicago Fire(60 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.96)
- February 13th0-2 lossvsDallas(66 mins, rating 6.34)
Next fixture
Emil Forsberg and New York RB are next in action on November 21st against Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Philadelphia Union vs New York RB match preview.
Teammates at New York RB
Emil Forsberg currently plays alongside Robert Voloder, Nehuén Benedetti, AJ Marcucci, Ronald Donkor, Justin Che, Julian Hall, Tim Parker, Omar Valencia, Cade Cowell, Tobias Szewczyk, Cameron Harper, Adri Mehmeti, Emil Forsberg, Mohammed Sofo, Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, Gustav Berggren, Juan Mina, Tanner Rosborough, Andy Rojas, Julián Bazán, Matthew Dos Santos, Dylan Nealis, Rafael Mosquera, Aidan Stokes, Ethan Horvath, Roald Mitchell, Jorge Ruvalcaba, Dennis Gjengaar, Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting and John McCarthy at New York RB.