Lucas Sanabria
Uruguay
Bet365Match-by-match stats
Lucas Sanabria 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Lucas Sanabria has appeared in 21 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,342 minutes at an average rating of 6.77. 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 | 49 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.20 | 50 |
| Shots | 17 | 1.10 | 50 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.30 | 46 |
| Shot accuracy | 24.0% | n/a | 26 |
| Shot conversion | 12.0% | n/a | 66 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 82 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.07 | 53 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.60 | 71 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.27 | 44 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 50 |
| Key passes | 14 | 0.90 | 37 |
| Chances created | 14 | 0.94 | 61 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.20 | 56 |
Lucas Sanabria has taken 17 shots with 4 on target (24% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 79 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.8 expected goals (xG), 0.8 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 50th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Lucas Sanabria has 1 assist and 14 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 96 minutes. Lucas Sanabria has set up 15 shots for teammates, worth 1.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 50th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 496 | 33.30 | 16 |
| Accurate passes | 417 | 28.00 | 17 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 1.21 | 26 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.07 | 74 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.07 | 23 |
| Backward passes | 108 | 7.24 | 25 |
| Passes (final third) | 56 | 3.76 | 20 |
Lucas Sanabria has completed 417 of 496 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 16th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.60 | 52 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 0.94 | 36 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 82 |
| Duels won | 78 | 5.23 | 75 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 0.60 | 48 |
| Touches | 718 | 48.20 | 11 |
| Possession lost | 130 | 8.72 | 20 |
| Dribbled past | 26 | 1.74 | 98 |
| Fouls won | 23 | 1.54 | 69 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 0.87 | 47 |
| Turnovers | 22 | 1.48 | 68 |
Lucas Sanabria completes 9 dribbles at a 64% success rate and wins 78 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 41 | 2.75 | 88 |
| Tackles won | 21 | 1.41 | 79 |
| Interceptions | 26 | 1.74 | 90 |
| Clearances | 12 | 0.80 | 34 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 61 | 4.09 | 41 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.07 | 86 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 71 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Lucas Sanabria makes 41 tackles and 26 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 33 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 88th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 1.48 | 60 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.40 | 83 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.07 | 58 |
| Fouls per card | 3.67 | n/a | 26 |
| Foul involvements | 45 | 3.02 | 71 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | 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 |
Lucas Sanabria has committed 22 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.7 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left central midfielder (6 appearances), also at right central midfielder (4) and attacking midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Lucas Sanabria previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 21 | 985 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 6.74 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primera Division | 29 | 2,186 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.71 |
 Copa Libertadores | 12 | 955 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 6.37 |
About Lucas Sanabria
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Lucas Sanabria has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 21 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1342 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Lucas Sanabria has attempted 17 shots with 4 on target, a 24% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.76 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Lucas Sanabria has created 14 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (64% success rate). Lucas Sanabria has contributed 14 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Lucas Sanabria has registered 41 tackles (21 won), 26 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 417 from 496 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Lucas Sanabria has won 78 of 161 total duels.
Discipline
Lucas Sanabria has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 23.
About Lucas Sanabria
Lucas Sanabria is a 22-year-old midfielder playing for LA Galaxy in the Major League Soccer, representing Uruguay. Lucas Sanabria is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 26 December 2003.
Most recent appearance
Lucas Sanabria's most recent match was away at SJ Earthquakes on November 23rd. LA Galaxy won 1-0. Lucas Sanabria played 45 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 5.98.
Recent matches
- November 23rd1-0 winvsSJ Earthquakes(45 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.98)
- September 16th1-0 lossatHouston Dynamo(89 mins, rating 6.56)
- August 11th0-0 drawvsDallas(90 mins, rating 6.6)
- June 12th1-1 drawatSJ Earthquakes(82 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.2)
- March 26th1-3 lossvsSt. Louis City(65 mins, rating 6.97)
Next fixture
Lucas Sanabria 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
Lucas Sanabria currently plays alongside Riqui Puig, John Nelson, Chris Rindov, Carlos Garcés, Harbor Miller, 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.