Joseph Paintsil
Ghana
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Joseph Paintsil 2026 season stats
As a right winger, Joseph Paintsil has appeared in 19 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,514 minutes at an average rating of 6.95. 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 | 0.30 | 51 |
| Goal involvements | 8 | 0.48 | 44 |
| Shots | 39 | 2.30 | 48 |
| Shots on target | 20 | 1.20 | 68 |
| Shot accuracy | 51.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 36 |
| Big chances missed | 6 | 0.36 | 45 |
| Shots off target | 14 | 0.83 | 62 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.30 | 16 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 65 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 60 |
| Key passes | 17 | 1.00 | 33 |
| Chances created | 14 | 0.83 | 39 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.30 | 58 |
Joseph Paintsil has taken 39 shots with 20 on target (51% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 39 minutes. Those shots are worth 6.3 expected goals (xG), 6.8 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 48th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Joseph Paintsil has 3 assists and 17 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 108 minutes. Joseph Paintsil has set up 20 shots for teammates, worth 2.6 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 | 399 | 23.70 | 47 |
| Accurate passes | 334 | 19.90 | 55 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 0.48 | 37 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.06 | 75 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.24 | 47 |
| Backward passes | 120 | 7.13 | 44 |
| Passes (final third) | 19 | 1.13 | 17 |
Joseph Paintsil has completed 334 of 399 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 47th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 22 | 1.31 | 70 |
| Dribble attempts | 61 | 3.63 | 81 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 28 |
| Duels won | 83 | 4.93 | 64 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.06 | 6 |
| Touches | 704 | 41.80 | 45 |
| Possession lost | 203 | 12.07 | 43 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.24 | 17 |
| Fouls won | 48 | 2.85 | 95 |
| Dispossessed | 21 | 1.25 | 44 |
| Turnovers | 39 | 2.32 | 70 |
Joseph Paintsil completes 22 dribbles at a 36% success rate and wins 83 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (6th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 13 | 0.77 | 36 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.24 | 17 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.42 | 56 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.06 | 3 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 58 | 3.45 | 67 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.06 | 96 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Joseph Paintsil makes 13 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 116 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 36th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 17 | 1.01 | 37 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.18 | 64 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 10 | 0.59 | 73 |
| Fouls per card | 5.67 | n/a | 50 |
| Foul involvements | 65 | 3.86 | 82 |
| 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 |
Joseph Paintsil has committed 17 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.7 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right winger (6 appearances), also at striker (4) and left midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Joseph Paintsil previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 25 | 1,976 | 10 | 2 | 24 | 18 | 7.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 34 | 2,738 | 15 | 8 | 52 | 25 | 7.24 |
 Friendly International | 1 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 4 | 187 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.02 |
 Africa Cup of Nations | 3 | 109 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 23 | 1,792 | 6 | 4 | 39 | 15 | 7.30 |
 Europa Conference League | 5 | 427 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 7.41 |
 Europa League | 2 | 155 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Champions League | 2 | 195 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7.55 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 36 | 2,906 | 17 | 13 | 49 | 37 | 7.27 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 28 | 1,148 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 10 | 5.93 |
| Europa League | 4 | 267 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6.86 |
About Joseph Paintsil
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Joseph Paintsil has scored 5 goals and 3 assists across 19 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1514 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Joseph Paintsil has attempted 39 shots with 20 on target, a 51% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 6.27 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joseph Paintsil has created 14 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 22 successful dribbles from 61 attempts (36% success rate). Joseph Paintsil has contributed 17 key passes and 28 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joseph Paintsil has registered 13 tackles (4 won), 7 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 334 from 399 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Joseph Paintsil has won 83 of 169 total duels.
Discipline
Joseph Paintsil has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 17 fouls and winning 48.
About Joseph Paintsil
Joseph Paintsil is a 28-year-old forward playing for LA Galaxy in the Major League Soccer, representing Ghana. Joseph Paintsil is right-footed and wears the number 28 shirt. Born on 1 February 1998.
Most recent appearance
Joseph Paintsil's most recent match was away at San Diego on April 10th. LA Galaxy lost 3-1. Joseph Paintsil played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.2.
Recent matches
- April 10th3-1 lossatSan Diego(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.2)
- October 7th2-2 drawatCF Montréal(62 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.78)
- November 23rd1-0 winvsSJ Earthquakes(83 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.03)
- September 16th1-0 lossatHouston Dynamo(90 mins, rating 6.85)
- August 11th0-0 drawvsDallas(90 mins, rating 7.27)
Next fixture
Joseph Paintsil 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
Joseph Paintsil currently plays alongside Riqui Puig, John Nelson, Carlos Garcés, Harbor Miller, Chris Rindov, 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.