Henry Kessler
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Henry Kessler 2025 season stats
As a center back, Henry Kessler has appeared in 17 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,373 minutes at an average rating of 7.11. 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 | 32 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.07 | 47 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.40 | 37 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 39 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 25 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.26 | 55 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.07 | 36 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 70 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.30 | 36 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.13 | 33 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.07 | 46 |
Henry Kessler has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 229 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 37th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Henry Kessler has 1 assist and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 687 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 70th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 727 | 47.70 | 49 |
| Accurate passes | 663 | 43.50 | 58 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Long balls won | 35 | 2.29 | 60 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.07 | 92 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Backward passes | 51 | 3.34 | 27 |
| Passes (final third) | 52 | 3.41 | 15 |
Henry Kessler has completed 663 of 727 passes at 91% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 49th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.20 | 34 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.26 | 26 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 83 |
| Duels won | 68 | 4.46 | 59 |
| Aerials won | 29 | 1.90 | 75 |
| Touches | 954 | 62.50 | 32 |
| Possession lost | 74 | 4.85 | 4 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.13 | 6 |
| Fouls won | 16 | 1.05 | 71 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0.20 | 15 |
Henry Kessler completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 68 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 21 | 1.38 | 37 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 0.98 | 50 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 0.66 | 14 |
| Clearances | 103 | 6.75 | 96 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 76 | 4.98 | 89 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 4 | 0.26 | 64 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 75 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 38 |
Henry Kessler makes 21 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 103 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 65 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 37th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 0.72 | 23 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.07 | 19 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 11.00 | n/a | 93 |
| Foul involvements | 27 | 1.77 | 48 |
| 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 |
Henry Kessler has committed 11 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 11 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly center back (8 appearances), also at right center back (7).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Henry Kessler previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 25 | 2,062 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 33 | 7.01 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 10 | 784 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 7.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 22 | 1,846 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 7.13 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 29 | 2,352 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 38 | 6.67 |
About Henry Kessler
Major League Soccer 2025 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Henry Kessler has scored 1 assist across 17 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1373 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Henry Kessler has attempted 6 shots with 1 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Henry Kessler has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate). Henry Kessler has contributed 4 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Henry Kessler has registered 21 tackles (15 won), 10 interceptions, and 103 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 663 from 727 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Henry Kessler has won 68 of 112 total duels.
Discipline
Henry Kessler has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 16.
About Henry Kessler
Henry Kessler is a 28-year-old defender playing for Charlotte in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Henry Kessler is -footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 25 June 1998.
Most recent appearance
Henry Kessler's most recent match was away at Austin on April 9th. Charlotte won 1-3. Henry Kessler played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.56.
Recent matches
- August 13th1-0 winvsNew England(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 14th3-1 winvsToronto(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 24th4-2 lossatNashville SC(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 16th1-2 lossvsNashville SC(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 28th2-2 drawvsReal Salt Lake(0 mins)
Next fixture
Henry Kessler and Charlotte are next in action on December 22nd against Atlanta United in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Charlotte vs Atlanta United match preview.
Teammates at Charlotte
Henry Kessler currently plays alongside Nimfasha Berchimas, Aron John, Kristijan Kahlina, Will Cleary, Brian Romero, Nathan Byrne, Brandt Bronico, Henry Kessler, Agyemang Morrison, Mikah Thomas, Harry Toffolo, Luca de la Torre, Baye Coulibaly, Kerwin Vargas, Tyger Smalls, Jack Neeley, Andrew Johnson, Andrew Privett, Pep Biel, Djibril Diani, David Schnegg, Tyler Miller, Isaac Walker, Ashley Westwood, Archie Goodwin, Idan Toklomati, Liel Abada and Tim Ream at Charlotte.