Emil Forsberg
Sweden
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Emil Forsberg 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Emil Forsberg has appeared in 21 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,574 minutes at an average rating of 6.87. 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 | 21 | 1,574 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 21 | 6.87 |
 WC Qualification Europe | 2 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.47 |
| Total | 23 | 1,638 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 22 | 6.84 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.20 | 75 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.40 | 74 |
| Shots | 38 | 2.20 | 87 |
| Shots on target | 14 | 0.80 | 84 |
| Shot accuracy | 37.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 52 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.21 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 0.29 | 88 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.57 | 68 |
| Shots blocked | 14 | 0.80 | 89 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.11 | 87 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.20 | 72 |
| Key passes | 34 | 1.90 | 81 |
| Chances created | 23 | 1.32 | 75 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.23 | 63 |
Emil Forsberg has taken 38 shots with 14 on target (37% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 41 minutes. Those shots are worth 5.2 expected goals (xG), 5.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 87th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Emil Forsberg has 4 assists and 34 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 68 minutes. Emil Forsberg has set up 38 shots for teammates, worth 3.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 72nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 556 | 31.80 | 14 |
| Accurate passes | 479 | 27.40 | 17 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Long balls won | 23 | 1.32 | 30 |
| Through balls won | 2 | 0.11 | 83 |
| Accurate crosses | 9 | 0.51 | 70 |
| Backward passes | 123 | 7.03 | 22 |
| Passes (final third) | 67 | 3.83 | 21 |
Emil Forsberg has completed 479 of 556 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 14th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.46 | 37 |
| Dribble attempts | 22 | 1.26 | 51 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 23 |
| Duels won | 47 | 2.69 | 8 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.23 | 16 |
| Touches | 810 | 46.30 | 9 |
| Possession lost | 190 | 10.86 | 46 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 0.69 | 43 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 0.80 | 25 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 0.86 | 45 |
| Turnovers | 28 | 1.60 | 73 |
Emil Forsberg completes 8 dribbles at a 36% success rate and wins 47 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (16th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 21 | 1.20 | 19 |
| Tackles won | 12 | 0.69 | 23 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.46 | 16 |
| Clearances | 12 | 0.69 | 27 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 57 | 3.26 | 18 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.06 | 67 |
| Errors led to goal | 2 | 0.11 | 94 |
Emil Forsberg makes 21 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 75 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 19th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 17 | 0.97 | 25 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.11 | 64 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 5 |
| Foul involvements | 31 | 1.77 | 18 |
| 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 17 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left central midfielder (16 appearances), also at central midfielder (2) and attacking midfielder (2).
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 3 goals and 4 assists across 21 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1574 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Emil Forsberg has attempted 38 shots with 14 on target, a 37% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 5.20 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Emil Forsberg has created 23 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 8 successful dribbles from 22 attempts (36% success rate). Emil Forsberg has contributed 34 key passes and 54 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Emil Forsberg has registered 21 tackles (12 won), 8 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 479 from 556 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Emil Forsberg has won 47 of 105 total duels.
Discipline
Emil Forsberg has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 17 fouls and winning 14.
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 Philadelphia Union on December 6th. New York RB lost 1-3. Emil Forsberg played 67 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.8.
Recent matches
- December 6th1-3 lossvsPhiladelphia Union(67 mins, rating 6.8)
- October 7th1-1 drawvsChicago Fire(57 mins, rating 6.48)
- July 21st0-1 lossvsNashville SC(61 mins, rating 6.85)
- August 6th2-1 lossatAtlanta United(79 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.23)
- April 8th3-2 winvsOrlando City(85 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.52)
Next fixture
Emil Forsberg and New York RB are next in action on March 17th against Seattle Sounders in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Seattle Sounders vs New York RB match preview.
Teammates at New York RB
Emil Forsberg currently plays alongside Rafael Mosquera, Andy Rojas, Emil Forsberg, Tanner Rosborough, Julián Bazán, Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, AJ Marcucci, Cade Cowell, Mijahir Jiménez, Julian Hall, Mohammed Sofo, Matthew Dos Santos, Adri Mehmeti, Juan Mina, Robert Voloder, Nehuén Benedetti, Tobias Szewczyk, Cameron Harper, Dylan Nealis, Omar Valencia, Ronald Donkor, Justin Che, Tim Parker, David Ruíz, Ethan Horvath, Jorge Ruvalcaba, John McCarthy, Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting and Devin Padelford at New York RB.