Taylor Calheira
United States
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Taylor Calheira 2026 season stats
As a left striker, Taylor Calheira has appeared in 14 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 513 minutes at an average rating of 6.13. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.18 | 12 |
| Shots | 12 | 2.10 | 38 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.90 | 42 |
| Shot accuracy | 42.0% | n/a | 49 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 8 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.70 | 89 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.53 | 26 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.70 | 66 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 60 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.90 | 24 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.88 | 43 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.53 | 85 |
Taylor Calheira has taken 12 shots with 5 on target (42% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 43 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.2 expected goals (xG), 2.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 38th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Taylor Calheira has 1 assist and 5 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 103 minutes. Taylor Calheira has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 60th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 132 | 23.20 | 45 |
| Accurate passes | 99 | 17.40 | 45 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.35 | 24 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.18 | 41 |
| Backward passes | 34 | 5.96 | 23 |
| Passes (final third) | 9 | 1.58 | 30 |
Taylor Calheira has completed 99 of 132 passes at 75% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 45th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.88 | 46 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 1.40 | 27 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 91 |
| Duels won | 29 | 5.09 | 67 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 2.11 | 81 |
| Touches | 213 | 37.40 | 31 |
| Possession lost | 62 | 10.88 | 34 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.35 | 35 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.88 | 22 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 1.40 | 52 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 1.58 | 32 |
Taylor Calheira completes 5 dribbles at a 63% success rate and wins 29 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 1.40 | 76 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.70 | 67 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.18 | 20 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.53 | 36 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 19 | 3.33 | 66 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.18 | 98 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Taylor Calheira makes 8 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 64 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 76th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 0.70 | 19 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.18 | 64 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0.70 | 83 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 37 |
| Foul involvements | 9 | 1.58 | 15 |
| 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 |
Taylor Calheira has committed 4 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left striker (3 appearances), also at right striker (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Taylor Calheira previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Taylor Calheira
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Taylor Calheira has scored 1 assist across 14 appearances (6 starts), totalling 513 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Taylor Calheira has attempted 12 shots with 5 on target, a 42% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.21 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Taylor Calheira has created 5 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 5 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (63% success rate). Taylor Calheira has contributed 5 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Taylor Calheira has registered 8 tackles (4 won), 1 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 99 from 132 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Taylor Calheira has won 29 of 64 total duels.
Discipline
Taylor Calheira has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 5.
About Taylor Calheira
Taylor Calheira is a 24-year-old forward playing for Sporting KC in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. and wears the number 19 shirt. Born on 26 April 2002.
Most recent appearance
Taylor Calheira's most recent match was away at Vancouver Whitecaps on January 16th. Sporting KC lost 0-3. Taylor Calheira played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.67.
Recent matches
- January 16th0-3 lossvsVancouver Whitecaps(90 mins, rating 6.67)
- June 12th2-1 lossatAtlanta United(62 mins, rating 6.37)
- August 11th1-1 drawvsSt. Louis City(64 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.1)
- October 28th2-0 lossatColorado Rapids(24 mins, rating 6.7)
- September 23rd1-2 lossvsNew York RB(76 mins, rating 6.8)
Next fixture
Taylor Calheira and Sporting KC are next in action on March 17th against Dallas in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Dallas vs Sporting KC match preview.
Teammates at Sporting KC
Taylor Calheira currently plays alongside Rubén Ramos, Zorhan Bassong, Jansen Miller, Ian James, André Luiz, Kwaku Agyabeng, Jacob Bartlett, Emir Karic, Diego Borges, Or Blorian, Shapi Suleymanov, Wyatt Meyer, Stephen Afrifa, Stefan Cleveland, Taylor Calheira, Jayden Reid, Jack Kortkamp, Jake Davis, Calvin Harris, Lasse Berg Johnsen, Moisés Mosquera, Justin Reynolds, Ryan Schewe, John Pulskamp, Capita and Owen Wolff at Sporting KC.