Lucas Sanabria
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Lucas Sanabria 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Lucas Sanabria has appeared in 16 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 971 minutes at an average rating of 6.80. 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 | 0.20 | 72 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.28 | 61 |
| Shots | 17 | 1.60 | 70 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.40 | 59 |
| Shot accuracy | 24.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Shot conversion | 12.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 79 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.09 | 55 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.83 | 87 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.37 | 58 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 52 |
| Key passes | 8 | 0.70 | 26 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.74 | 57 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.19 | 53 |
Lucas Sanabria has taken 17 shots with 4 on target (24% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 57 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 70th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Lucas Sanabria has 1 assist and 8 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 121 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 52nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 374 | 34.70 | 18 |
| Accurate passes | 315 | 29.20 | 19 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 1.20 | 30 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.09 | 74 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.09 | 27 |
| Backward passes | 86 | 7.97 | 37 |
| Passes (final third) | 44 | 4.08 | 27 |
Lucas Sanabria has completed 315 of 374 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 18th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.56 | 52 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 0.93 | 37 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 81 |
| Duels won | 55 | 5.10 | 71 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 0.65 | 48 |
| Touches | 534 | 49.50 | 15 |
| Possession lost | 93 | 8.62 | 19 |
| Dribbled past | 21 | 1.95 | 98 |
| Fouls won | 16 | 1.48 | 63 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 0.93 | 52 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 1.58 | 59 |
Lucas Sanabria completes 6 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 55 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 27 | 2.50 | 80 |
| Tackles won | 16 | 1.48 | 82 |
| Interceptions | 17 | 1.58 | 86 |
| Clearances | 9 | 0.83 | 36 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 48 | 4.45 | 48 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.09 | 85 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.09 | 73 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Lucas Sanabria makes 27 tackles and 17 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 36 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 80th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 1.20 | 44 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.37 | 81 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.09 | 66 |
| Fouls per card | 3.25 | n/a | 26 |
| Foul involvements | 29 | 2.69 | 50 |
| 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 |
Lucas Sanabria has committed 13 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.3 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right central midfielder (4 appearances), also at left central midfielder (3) and left winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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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 16 appearances (11 starts), totalling 971 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Lucas Sanabria has attempted 17 shots with 4 on target, a 24% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Lucas Sanabria has created 8 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (60% success rate). Lucas Sanabria has contributed 8 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Lucas Sanabria has registered 27 tackles (16 won), 17 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 315 from 374 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Lucas Sanabria has won 55 of 116 total duels.
Discipline
Lucas Sanabria has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 16.
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 Los Angeles FC on July 13th. LA Galaxy lost 0-3. Lucas Sanabria played 90 minutes, registering 4 shots, 2 key passs, 4 tackles with a match rating of 7.41.
Recent matches
- July 13th0-3 lossvsLos Angeles FC(90 mins, rating 7.41)
- December 16th1-1 drawvsHouston Dynamo(33 mins, rating 6.95)
- August 26th0-2 winatSeattle Sounders(25 mins, rating 6.75)
- May 8th3-1 lossatSporting KC(64 mins, rating 6.31)
- April 14th1-2 winatAtlanta United(73 mins, rating 6.34)
Next fixture
Lucas Sanabria and LA Galaxy are next in action on March 26th against St. Louis City in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the LA Galaxy vs St. Louis City match preview.
Teammates at LA Galaxy
Lucas Sanabria currently plays alongside Miki Yamane, Erik Thommy, Carlos Garcés, Robert Taylor, Gabriel Pec, Lucas Sanabria, Troy Elgersma, Justin Haak, Riqui Puig, C. Rindov, Julián Aude, Maya Yoshida, B. Scott, E. Wynder, Novak Mićović, João Klauss, Edwin Cerrillo, Joseph Paintsil, John Nelson, R. Dalgado, Marco Reus, H. Miller, J. Marcinkowski, Jakob Glesnes, R. Ramos and I. Parente at LA Galaxy.