Cristian Espinoza
Argentina
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Cristian Espinoza 2026 season stats
As a right winger, Cristian Espinoza has appeared in 18 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,268 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 | 0.20 | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 12 | 0.85 | 88 |
| Shots | 23 | 1.60 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 0.70 | 30 |
| Shot accuracy | 43.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.30 | n/a | 44 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.50 | 22 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.43 | 33 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.14 | 85 |
| Assists | 9 | 0.60 | 97 |
| Key passes | 46 | 3.30 | 99 |
| Chances created | 35 | 2.48 | 98 |
| Big chances created | 12 | 0.85 | 98 |
Cristian Espinoza has taken 23 shots with 10 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 55 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.8 expected goals (xG), 2.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 19th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Cristian Espinoza has 9 assists and 46 key passes , creating 12 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 36 minutes. Cristian Espinoza has set up 55 shots for teammates, worth 4.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 97th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 479 | 34.00 | 82 |
| Accurate passes | 381 | 27.00 | 81 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 1.49 | 90 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.07 | 79 |
| Accurate crosses | 32 | 2.27 | 99 |
| Backward passes | 147 | 10.43 | 88 |
| Passes (final third) | 42 | 2.98 | 71 |
Cristian Espinoza has completed 381 of 479 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 32 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 82nd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 21 | 1.49 | 76 |
| Dribble attempts | 34 | 2.41 | 57 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 89 |
| Duels won | 39 | 2.77 | 13 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Touches | 741 | 52.60 | 76 |
| Possession lost | 225 | 15.97 | 83 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.71 | 69 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 0.71 | 15 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 0.92 | 21 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 1.06 | 12 |
Cristian Espinoza completes 21 dribbles at a 62% success rate and wins 39 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (2nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 0.64 | 24 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 0.35 | 29 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.57 | 71 |
| Clearances | 4 | 0.28 | 14 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 37 | 2.63 | 37 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 85 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Cristian Espinoza makes 9 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 141 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 24th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 1.06 | 39 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.07 | 33 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 5 | 0.35 | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 15.00 | n/a | 92 |
| Foul involvements | 25 | 1.77 | 20 |
| 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 15 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 15 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right winger (8 appearances), also at right midfielder (6).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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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 9 assists across 18 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1268 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.6 assists per 90 minutes. Cristian Espinoza has attempted 23 shots with 10 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.78 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Cristian Espinoza has created 35 chances including 12 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 21 successful dribbles from 34 attempts (62% success rate). Cristian Espinoza has contributed 46 key passes and 113 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Cristian Espinoza has registered 9 tackles (5 won), 8 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 381 from 479 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Cristian Espinoza has won 39 of 91 total duels.
Discipline
Cristian Espinoza has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 10.
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 Cincinnati on January 16th. Nashville SC won 4-0. Cristian Espinoza played 87 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 shot, 3 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.25.
Recent matches
- January 16th4-0 winvsCincinnati(87 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.25)
- November 17th3-2 winvsColumbus Crew(88 mins, rating 7.43)
- July 21st0-1 winatNew York RB(28 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.01)
- September 16th4-1 winvsInter Miami(72 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.69)
- April 10th1-0 winvsAtlanta United(0 mins)
Next fixture
Cristian Espinoza and Nashville SC are next in action on May 11th against New York City in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the New York City vs Nashville SC match preview.
Teammates at Nashville SC
Cristian Espinoza currently plays alongside Daniel Lovitz, Jordan Knight, Bryan Acosta, Marcos Painter, Xavier Valdez, Maxwell Woledzi, Jack Maher, Ahmed Qasem, F. Camara, Edvard Tagseth, Joe Willis, Hany Mukhtar, Sam Surridge, Zidane Yáñez, Patrick Yazbek, Brian Schwake, Josh Bauer, Cristian Espinoza, Malachi Molina, Shak Mohammed, Jeison Palacios, Owen Presthus, Reed Baker-Whiting, Thomas Williams, Matthew Corcoran, Alex Muyl and Warren Madrigal at Nashville SC.