Taylor Calheira
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Taylor Calheira 2026 season stats
As a right striker, Taylor Calheira has appeared in 10 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 273 minutes at an average rating of 5.90. 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 | 9 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Shots | 8 | 2.60 | 60 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1.60 | 84 |
| Shot accuracy | 63.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 9 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.99 | 94 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.99 | 87 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.30 | 2 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.33 | 9 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 9 |
Taylor Calheira has taken 8 shots with 5 on target (63% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 34 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 60th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Taylor Calheira has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 273 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 14th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 87 | 28.70 | 68 |
| Accurate passes | 63 | 20.80 | 61 |
| Pass accuracy | 72.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.33 | 26 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.33 | 53 |
| Backward passes | 20 | 6.59 | 37 |
| Passes (final third) | 5 | 1.65 | 35 |
Taylor Calheira has completed 63 of 87 passes at 72% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 68th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.66 | 32 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.99 | 9 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 96 |
| Duels won | 20 | 6.59 | 87 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 2.64 | 92 |
| Touches | 144 | 47.50 | 63 |
| Possession lost | 41 | 13.52 | 60 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.99 | 28 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 1.98 | 80 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 2.97 | 78 |
Taylor Calheira completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 20 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 2.31 | 94 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 1.32 | 94 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.33 | 46 |
| Clearances | 2 | 0.66 | 59 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 14 | 4.62 | 92 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.33 | 100 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Taylor Calheira makes 7 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 39 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 94th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.99 | 37 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.33 | 86 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 3 | 0.99 | 94 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 1.98 | 26 |
| 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 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right striker (2 appearances), also at left striker (1).
Strengths & 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 featured across 10 appearances (3 starts), totalling 273 minutes. Taylor Calheira has attempted 8 shots with 5 on target, a 63% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Taylor Calheira has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Taylor Calheira has contributed 1 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Taylor Calheira has registered 7 tackles (4 won), 1 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 63 from 87 pass attempts, a 72% pass accuracy rate. Taylor Calheira has won 20 of 39 total duels.
Discipline
Taylor Calheira has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 3.
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 New York RB on September 23rd. Sporting KC lost 1-2. Taylor Calheira played 76 minutes, registering 2 shots, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.8.
Recent matches
- September 23rd1-2 lossvsNew York RB(76 mins, rating 6.8)
- July 25th1-2 winatAustin(75 mins, rating 6.85)
- May 8th3-1 winvsLA Galaxy(62 mins, rating 6.67)
- August 17th6-0 lossatPortland Timbers(18 mins, rating 6.42)
- July 19th1-1 drawvsSeattle Sounders(6 mins, rating 6.41)
Next fixture
Taylor Calheira and Sporting KC are next in action on January 1st against Minnesota United in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sporting KC vs Minnesota United match preview.
Teammates at Sporting KC
Taylor Calheira currently plays alongside Stefan Cleveland, Jake Davis, Shapi Suleymanov, Emir Karic, Wyatt Meyer, Kwaku Agyabeng, Manu García, Jack Kortkamp, Dejan Joveljić, Taylor Calheira, Ethan Bartlow, Cielo Tschantret, Ian James, Calvin Harris, Or Blorian, Jacob Bartlett, Zorhan Bassong, Jansen Miller, Jayden Reid, Diego Borges, Lasse Berg Johnsen, Moisés Mosquera, John Pulskamp, Ryan Schewe, Stephen Afrifa, Justin Reynolds and Capita at Sporting KC.