Artem Smolyakov
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Artem Smolyakov 2026 season stats
As a left back, Artem Smolyakov has appeared in 5 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 176 minutes at an average rating of 4.04. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots | 2 | 1.00 | 86 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.51 | 86 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.51 | 95 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.50 | 53 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.51 | 70 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 25 |
Artem Smolyakov has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 88 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 86th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Artem Smolyakov has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 176 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 88 | 45.00 | 38 |
| Accurate passes | 74 | 37.80 | 37 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Long balls won | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 1.02 | 93 |
| Backward passes | 21 | 10.74 | 89 |
| Passes (final third) | 6 | 3.07 | 11 |
Artem Smolyakov has completed 74 of 88 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 38th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 1.53 | 96 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 2.56 | 96 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 64 |
| Duels won | 10 | 5.11 | 78 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.51 | 12 |
| Touches | 145 | 74.10 | 69 |
| Possession lost | 21 | 10.74 | 58 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 1.02 | 87 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 2.05 | 95 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0.51 | 35 |
Artem Smolyakov completes 3 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 10 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (12th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 1.02 | 18 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 1.02 | 51 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 1.53 | 79 |
| Clearances | 3 | 1.53 | 9 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 11 | 5.63 | 93 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Artem Smolyakov makes 2 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 88 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 18th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 2.56 | 98 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.51 | 94 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 69 |
| Foul involvements | 9 | 4.60 | 98 |
| 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 |
Artem Smolyakov has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left back (1 appearance), also at left wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Artem Smolyakov previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 28 | 1,186 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 20 | 6.26 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 17 | 1,239 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.44 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 28 | 2,091 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Premier League - Playoffs | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 21 | 1,708 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 5.41 |
About Artem Smolyakov
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Artem Smolyakov has featured across 5 appearances (2 starts), totalling 176 minutes. Artem Smolyakov has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Artem Smolyakov has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (60% success rate). Artem Smolyakov has contributed 1 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Artem Smolyakov has registered 2 tackles (2 won), 3 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 74 from 88 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Artem Smolyakov has won 10 of 25 total duels.
Discipline
Artem Smolyakov has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 4.
About Artem Smolyakov
Artem Smolyakov is a 23-year-old defender playing for Los Angeles FC in the Major League Soccer, representing Ukraine. Artem Smolyakov is left-footed and wears the number 29 shirt. Born on 29 May 2003.
Most recent appearance
Artem Smolyakov's most recent match was away at Seattle Sounders on July 21st. Los Angeles FC won 1-0. Artem Smolyakov played 1 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- July 21st1-0 winvsSeattle Sounders(1 mins, rating 0)
- March 31st3-2 lossatNashville SC(8 mins, rating 6.73)
- May 8th2-1 lossatSt. Louis City(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 12th1-4 lossvsHouston Dynamo(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 7th2-2 drawatSan Diego(1 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Artem Smolyakov and Los Angeles FC are next in action on March 26th against Real Salt Lake in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Los Angeles FC vs Real Salt Lake match preview.
Teammates at Los Angeles FC
Artem Smolyakov currently plays alongside Mathieu Choinière, Cabral Carter, Sergi Palencia, Aaron Long, Artem Smolyakov, Denis Bouanga, Amin Boudri, Timothy Tillman, David MartÃnez, Ryan Raposo, Ryan Hollingshead, Igor Jesus, Eddie Segura, Hugo Lloris, Jacob Shaffelburg, Tyler Boyd, Thomas Hasal, Jeremy Ebobisse, Yevgen Cheberko, Heung-min Son, Nkosi Tafari, Mark Delgado, Kenny Nielsen, Jude Terry and Ryan Porteous at Los Angeles FC.