Ian Harkes
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Ian Harkes 2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Ian Harkes has appeared in 14 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 504 minutes at an average rating of 6.66. 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 | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shots | 8 | 1.40 | 64 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.40 | 59 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 20 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.36 | 92 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.71 | 81 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.36 | 57 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.70 | 26 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.36 | 18 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.36 | 76 |
Ian Harkes has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 63 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 64th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ian Harkes has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 252 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 248 | 44.30 | 47 |
| Accurate passes | 213 | 38.00 | 49 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Long balls won | 9 | 1.61 | 45 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.18 | 43 |
| Backward passes | 46 | 8.21 | 42 |
| Passes (final third) | 24 | 4.29 | 31 |
Ian Harkes has completed 213 of 248 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 47th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.71 | 23 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Duels won | 28 | 5.00 | 68 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.71 | 53 |
| Touches | 342 | 61.10 | 44 |
| Possession lost | 54 | 9.64 | 34 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.54 | 25 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 1.25 | 52 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 1.07 | 61 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 1.43 | 48 |
Ian Harkes completes 0 dribbles and wins 28 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 17 | 3.04 | 91 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 2.32 | 96 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 1.43 | 82 |
| Clearances | 13 | 2.32 | 91 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 28 | 5.00 | 64 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Ian Harkes makes 17 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 13 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 30 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 91st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 1.25 | 47 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.18 | 43 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 74 |
| Foul involvements | 14 | 2.50 | 42 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Ian Harkes has committed 7 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right defensive midfielder (2 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Ian Harkes previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 30 | 2,157 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 32 | 6.85 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 27 | 1,607 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 28 | 6.89 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 9 | 607 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 7.25 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 30 | 2,160 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 46 | 6.63 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.73 |
Premiership| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 28 | 2,467 | 3 | 2 | 27 | 51 | 7.15 |
About Ian Harkes
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Ian Harkes has featured across 14 appearances (3 starts), totalling 504 minutes. Ian Harkes has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ian Harkes has created 2 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. Ian Harkes has contributed 4 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ian Harkes has registered 17 tackles (13 won), 8 interceptions, and 13 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 213 from 248 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Ian Harkes has won 28 of 59 total duels.
Discipline
Ian Harkes has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 7.
About Ian Harkes
Ian Harkes is a 31-year-old midfielder playing for SJ Earthquakes in the Major League Soccer, representing England. Ian Harkes is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 30 March 1995.
Most recent appearance
Ian Harkes's most recent match was away at Portland Timbers on November 4th. SJ Earthquakes won 1-3. Ian Harkes played 44 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.62.
Recent matches
- November 4th1-3 winatPortland Timbers(44 mins, rating 6.62)
- October 17th2-3 lossvsDallas(79 mins, rating 7.4)
- June 19th3-2 lossatSeattle Sounders(26 mins, rating 6.35)
- August 17th1-1 drawvsVancouver Whitecaps(28 mins, rating 6.69)
- May 18th1-1 drawatToronto(24 mins, rating 6.67)
Next fixture
Ian Harkes and SJ Earthquakes are next in action on March 26th against Orlando City in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the SJ Earthquakes vs Orlando City match preview.
Teammates at SJ Earthquakes
Ian Harkes currently plays alongside Paul Marie, Darius Johnson, Jack Jasinski, Jamar Ricketts, DeJuan Jones, Ronaldo Vieira, Reid Roberts, Max Floriani, Ousseni Bouda, Rohan Rajagopal, Jonathan González, Luka Jovanovic, Preston Judd, Benji Kikanović, Timo Werner, Kaedren Spivey, Ian Harkes, Noel Buck, Francesco Montali, Jack Skahan, Earl Edwards Jr., Daniel Munie, Edwyn Mendoza, Vítor Costa, Niko Tsakiris, Nick Fernandez, Beau Leroux, Dave Romney, N. Crockford and Nonso Adimabua at SJ Earthquakes.