Matty Longstaff
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Matty Longstaff 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Matty Longstaff has appeared in 15 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,233 minutes at an average rating of 7.02. 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 | 2 | 0.10 | 52 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.36 | 70 |
| Shots | 20 | 1.50 | 67 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.30 | 47 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 79 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.07 | 48 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.66 | 77 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.51 | 73 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 73 |
| Key passes | 17 | 1.20 | 60 |
| Chances created | 15 | 1.09 | 71 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.15 | 46 |
Matty Longstaff has taken 20 shots with 4 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 62 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 67th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Matty Longstaff has 3 assists and 17 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 82 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 721 | 52.60 | 66 |
| Accurate passes | 606 | 44.20 | 60 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Long balls won | 32 | 2.34 | 67 |
| Through balls won | 2 | 0.15 | 85 |
| Accurate crosses | 9 | 0.66 | 75 |
| Backward passes | 159 | 11.61 | 82 |
| Passes (final third) | 108 | 7.88 | 79 |
Matty Longstaff has completed 606 of 721 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 66th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.44 | 41 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 0.51 | 14 |
| Dribble success | 0.9% | n/a | 95 |
| Duels won | 47 | 3.43 | 20 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 0.80 | 62 |
| Touches | 892 | 65.10 | 62 |
| Possession lost | 162 | 11.82 | 56 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.66 | 38 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 1.09 | 43 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.44 | 12 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 0.58 | 8 |
Matty Longstaff completes 6 dribbles at a 86% success rate and wins 47 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 17 | 1.24 | 23 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 0.73 | 24 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.58 | 23 |
| Clearances | 13 | 0.95 | 40 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 75 | 5.47 | 72 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 65 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Matty Longstaff makes 17 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 13 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 | 0.88 | 25 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.29 | 68 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.15 | 75 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 24 |
| Foul involvements | 27 | 1.97 | 24 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Matty Longstaff has committed 12 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left central midfielder (8 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (4) and left defensive midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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26 yrs#8
W. José Carmona Torres23 yrs#16
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Matty Longstaff previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 25 | 1,492 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 29 | 6.03 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 32 | 2,232 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 47 | 7.08 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 7 | 413 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 7.07 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 5 | 283 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 6.79 |
PremiershipAbout Matty Longstaff
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Matty Longstaff has scored 2 goals and 3 assists across 15 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1233 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Matty Longstaff has attempted 20 shots with 4 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matty Longstaff has created 15 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (86% success rate). Matty Longstaff has contributed 17 key passes and 32 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matty Longstaff has registered 17 tackles (10 won), 8 interceptions, and 13 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 606 from 721 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Matty Longstaff has won 47 of 90 total duels.
Discipline
Matty Longstaff has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 15.
About Matty Longstaff
Matty Longstaff is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for CF Montréal in the Major League Soccer, representing England. Matty Longstaff is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 21 March 2000.
Most recent appearance
Matty Longstaff's most recent match was away at Toronto on June 18th. CF Montréal drew 0-0. Matty Longstaff played 90 minutes, registering 3 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.99.
Recent matches
- June 18th0-0 drawvsToronto(90 mins, rating 6.99)
- August 13th4-4 drawatDC United(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.87)
- February 9th0-2 lossvsChicago Fire(90 mins, rating 6.46)
- March 28th2-2 drawvsPortland Timbers(90 mins, 2 assists, 1 yellow card, rating 8.49)
- December 11th2-0 winvsOrlando City(90 mins, rating 6.92)
Next fixture
Matty Longstaff and CF Montréal are next in action on January 1st against Nashville SC in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Nashville SC vs CF Montréal match preview.
Teammates at CF Montréal
Matty Longstaff currently plays alongside Gennadiy Synchuk, Wikelman José Carmona Torres, Victor Loturi, Olger Escobar, Emil Gazdov, Daniel Ríos, Owen Graham-Roache, Ivan Losenko, Jalen Neal, Samsy Keita, Dagur Dan Thórhallsson, Sébastian Breza, Noah Streit, Brayan Vera, Daniel Pereira, Samuel Piette, Fabian Herbers, Prince Owusu, Efraín Morales, Josh Nteziryayo, Aleksandr Guboglo, Dawid Bugaj, Matty Longstaff, Bode Hidalgo, Frankie Amaya, Luca Petrasso, Brandan Craig and Thomas Gillier at CF Montréal.