
João Klauss
Match-by-match stats
João Klauss 2026 season stats
As a striker, João Klauss has appeared in 8 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 550 minutes at an average rating of 7.13. 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 | 5 | 0.80 | 94 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.82 | 85 |
| Shots | 20 | 3.30 | 86 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 2.00 | 95 |
| Shot accuracy | 60.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.42 | n/a | 70 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.65 | 85 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.82 | 61 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.49 | 39 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Key passes | 6 | 1.00 | 33 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.49 | 12 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.16 | 30 |
João Klauss has taken 20 shots with 12 on target (60% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 28 minutes. Those shots are worth 3.4 expected goals (xG), 5.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 86th percentile for shot volume among attackers. João Klauss has 0 assists and 6 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 183 minutes. João Klauss has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 13th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 127 | 20.80 | 33 |
| Accurate passes | 89 | 14.60 | 23 |
| Pass accuracy | 70.0% | n/a | 11 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 0.65 | 56 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Backward passes | 41 | 6.71 | 36 |
| Passes (final third) | 15 | 2.45 | 59 |
João Klauss has completed 89 of 127 passes at 70% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 33rd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.16 | 6 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.98 | 9 |
| Dribble success | 0.2% | n/a | 6 |
| Duels won | 29 | 4.75 | 58 |
| Aerials won | 15 | 2.45 | 89 |
| Touches | 204 | 33.40 | 17 |
| Possession lost | 68 | 11.13 | 36 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.33 | 32 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 1.31 | 44 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.98 | 25 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 2.13 | 61 |
João Klauss completes 1 dribbles at a 17% success rate and wins 29 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 0.82 | 44 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.49 | 43 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Clearances | 2 | 0.33 | 19 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 15 | 2.45 | 29 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
João Klauss makes 5 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 110 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 44th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 1.47 | 66 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.33 | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 12 |
| Foul involvements | 17 | 2.78 | 56 |
| 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 |
João Klauss has committed 9 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly striker (7 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 2,457 | 10 | 3 | 33 | 25 | 7.18 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 1,971 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 20 | 7.28 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 1,498 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 15 | 7.26 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 1,777 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 18 | 7.11 |
About João Klauss
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, João Klauss has scored 5 goals across 8 appearances (7 starts), totalling 550 minutes. That works out to 0.8 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. João Klauss has attempted 20 shots with 12 on target, a 60% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 3.40 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Klauss has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 1 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (17% success rate). João Klauss has contributed 6 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Klauss has registered 5 tackles (3 won), 0 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 89 from 127 pass attempts, a 70% pass accuracy rate. João Klauss has won 29 of 60 total duels.
Discipline
João Klauss has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 8.
About João Klauss
João Klauss is a 29-year-old forward playing for LA Galaxy in the Major League Soccer, representing Brazil. João Klauss is right-footed and wears the number 99 shirt. Born on 1 March 1997.
Most recent appearance
João Klauss's most recent match was away at Dallas on November 25th. LA Galaxy drew 2-2. João Klauss played 54 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.42.
Recent matches
- November 25th2-2 drawatDallas(54 mins, rating 6.42)
- January 19th1-2 winatAustin(28 mins, rating 6.56)
- October 19th1-2 lossvsMinnesota United(90 mins, rating 7.11)
- July 19th1-1 drawatPortland Timbers(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.52)
- March 10th1-2 lossvsSporting KC(63 mins, rating 6.49)
Next fixture
João Klauss and LA Galaxy are next in action on April 28th against New England in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the LA Galaxy vs New England match preview.
Teammates at LA Galaxy
João Klauss currently plays alongside Riqui Puig, John Nelson, Chris Rindov, Carlos Garcés, Harbor Miller, Calegari, Julián Aude, Elijah Wynder, Riley Dalgado, Justin Haak, Joseph Paintsil, JT Marcinkowski, Sergi Roberto, Kyogo Furuhashi, Hirving Lozano, Lucas Sanabria, Maya Yoshida, Robert Taylor, Novak Mićović, Jakob Glesnes, Troy Elgersma, João Klauss, Brady Scott, Marco Reus, Pablo Ruiz, Isaiah Parente and Erik Thommy at LA Galaxy.













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