Manu García
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Manu García 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Manu García has appeared in 15 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,091 minutes at an average rating of 7.04. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 52 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.41 | 76 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.50 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 31 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 52 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 79 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.25 | 29 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.08 | 15 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.30 | 86 |
| Key passes | 29 | 2.40 | 89 |
| Chances created | 17 | 1.40 | 80 |
| Big chances created | 10 | 0.82 | 97 |
Manu García has taken 6 shots with 2 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 182 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 17th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Manu García has 4 assists and 29 key passes , creating 10 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 64 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 86th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 545 | 45.00 | 48 |
| Accurate passes | 439 | 36.20 | 41 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Long balls won | 40 | 3.30 | 90 |
| Through balls won | 4 | 0.33 | 97 |
| Accurate crosses | 9 | 0.74 | 80 |
| Backward passes | 77 | 6.35 | 15 |
| Passes (final third) | 102 | 8.41 | 84 |
Manu García has completed 439 of 545 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 48th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 1.32 | 88 |
| Dribble attempts | 29 | 2.39 | 83 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 69 |
| Duels won | 62 | 5.11 | 72 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Touches | 752 | 62.00 | 47 |
| Possession lost | 191 | 15.76 | 86 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.82 | 55 |
| Fouls won | 32 | 2.64 | 97 |
| Dispossessed | 19 | 1.57 | 84 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 1.73 | 68 |
Manu García completes 16 dribbles at a 55% success rate and wins 62 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (2nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 15 | 1.24 | 23 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 0.82 | 31 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 0.82 | 39 |
| Clearances | 5 | 0.41 | 12 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 56 | 4.62 | 53 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.16 | 88 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Manu García makes 15 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 73 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 23rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 0.99 | 27 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.16 | 36 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.08 | 62 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 65 |
| Foul involvements | 44 | 3.63 | 84 |
| 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 |
Manu García has committed 12 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left central midfielder (4 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (2) and right striker (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Manu García previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 27 | 2,097 | 2 | 7 | 46 | 30 | 7.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 17 | 1,356 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 17 | 7.31 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 16 | 721 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 7.09 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 17 | 1,141 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 19 | 7.22 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 24 | 1,073 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 18 | 6.59 |
 Copa Del Rey | 2 | 134 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7.90 |
About Manu García
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Manu García has scored 1 goal and 4 assists across 15 appearances (12 starts), totalling 1091 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Manu García has attempted 6 shots with 2 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Manu García has created 17 chances including 10 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 16 successful dribbles from 29 attempts (55% success rate). Manu García has contributed 29 key passes and 37 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Manu García has registered 15 tackles (10 won), 10 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 439 from 545 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Manu García has won 62 of 123 total duels.
Discipline
Manu García has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 32.
About Manu García
Manu García is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Sporting KC in the Major League Soccer, representing Spain. Manu García is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 2 January 1998.
Most recent appearance
Manu García's most recent match was away at St. Louis City on July 29th. Sporting KC lost 3-2. Manu García played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 4 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.29.
Recent matches
- July 29th3-2 lossatSt. Louis City(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.29)
- September 23rd1-2 lossvsNew York RB(31 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.59)
- July 25th1-2 winatAustin(26 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.05)
- May 8th3-1 winvsLA Galaxy(28 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.33)
- August 17th6-0 lossatPortland Timbers(46 mins, rating 6.55)
Next fixture
Manu García 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
Manu García 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.