Cristian Espinoza
ArgentinaPlayer traits
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Cristian Espinoza 2026 season stats
As a right winger, Cristian Espinoza has appeared in 14 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 993 minutes at an average rating of 7.37. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.30 | 46 |
| Goal involvements | 9 | 0.82 | 78 |
| Shots | 16 | 1.50 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.60 | 23 |
| Shot accuracy | 44.0% | n/a | 54 |
| Shot conversion | 19.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.43 | n/a | 66 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.45 | 18 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.36 | 29 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.18 | 89 |
| Assists | 6 | 0.50 | 90 |
| Key passes | 34 | 3.10 | 98 |
| Chances created | 23 | 2.08 | 97 |
| Big chances created | 8 | 0.73 | 96 |
Cristian Espinoza has taken 16 shots with 7 on target (44% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 62 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 16th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Cristian Espinoza has 6 assists and 34 key passes , creating 8 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 43 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 90th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 395 | 35.80 | 87 |
| Accurate passes | 313 | 28.40 | 84 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 54 |
| Long balls won | 17 | 1.54 | 92 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.09 | 78 |
| Accurate crosses | 25 | 2.27 | 98 |
| Backward passes | 117 | 10.60 | 89 |
| Passes (final third) | 35 | 3.17 | 75 |
Cristian Espinoza has completed 313 of 395 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 25 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 87th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 20 | 1.81 | 84 |
| Dribble attempts | 31 | 2.81 | 64 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 94 |
| Duels won | 32 | 2.90 | 14 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Touches | 595 | 53.90 | 81 |
| Possession lost | 175 | 15.86 | 80 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.54 | 59 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.54 | 9 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 1.00 | 28 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 1.36 | 12 |
Cristian Espinoza completes 20 dribbles at a 65% success rate and wins 32 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (5th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 0.54 | 19 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.36 | 29 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.73 | 86 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.27 | 17 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 33 | 2.99 | 54 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.09 | 92 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Cristian Espinoza makes 6 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 166 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 19th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 0.82 | 26 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.09 | 41 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0.36 | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 9.00 | n/a | 78 |
| Foul involvements | 15 | 1.36 | 8 |
| 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 |
Cristian Espinoza has committed 9 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right winger (7 appearances), also at right midfielder (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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32 yrs
Cristian Espinoza previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 31 | 2,703 | 4 | 8 | 120 | 45 | 7.54 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 34 | 2,981 | 4 | 13 | 91 | 41 | 7.45 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 35 | 3,155 | 13 | 8 | 108 | 50 | 7.58 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 34 | 2,856 | 7 | 9 | 72 | 22 | 6.69 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 32 | 2,241 | 3 | 8 | 46 | 34 | 7.02 |
About Cristian Espinoza
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Cristian Espinoza has scored 3 goals and 6 assists across 14 appearances (11 starts), totalling 993 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.5 assists per 90 minutes. Cristian Espinoza has attempted 16 shots with 7 on target, a 44% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Cristian Espinoza has created 23 chances including 8 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 20 successful dribbles from 31 attempts (65% success rate). Cristian Espinoza has contributed 34 key passes and 79 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Cristian Espinoza has registered 6 tackles (4 won), 8 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 313 from 395 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Cristian Espinoza has won 32 of 71 total duels.
Discipline
Cristian Espinoza has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 6.
About Cristian Espinoza
Cristian Espinoza is a 31-year-old forward playing for Nashville SC in the Major League Soccer, representing Argentina. Cristian Espinoza is right-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 3 April 1995.
Most recent appearance
Cristian Espinoza's most recent match was away at New York City on September 23rd. Nashville SC won 2-1. Cristian Espinoza played 89 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 shot, 3 key passs with a match rating of 7.08.
Recent matches
- April 10th1-0 winvsAtlanta United(0 mins)
- September 23rd2-1 winvsNew York City(89 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.08)
- March 31st3-2 winvsLos Angeles FC(90 mins, rating 6.86)
- March 28th0-3 winatNew England(90 mins, 2 assists, rating 7.9)
- June 26th2-2 drawvsDC United(90 mins, rating 7.66)
Next fixture
Cristian Espinoza and Nashville SC are next in action on January 1st against CF Montréal in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Nashville SC vs CF Montréal match preview.
Teammates at Nashville SC
Cristian Espinoza currently plays alongside Christopher Applewhite, Brian Schwake, Shak Mohammed, Maxwell Woledzi, Daniel Lovitz, Edvard Tagseth, Jack Maher, Hany Mukhtar, Ahmed Qasem, Cristian Espinoza, Joe Willis, Jeison Palacios, Patrick Yazbek, Sam Surridge, Jordan Knight, Bryan Acosta, Charles-Emile Brunet, Adem Sipić, Andy Nájar, Malachi Molina, Josh Bauer, Reed Baker-Whiting, Thomas Williams, Matthew Corcoran, Alex Muyl, Xavier Valdez, Warren Madrigal and Woobens Pacius at Nashville SC.