Cristian Espinoza stats
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Major League Soccer
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C. Espinoza
Nashville SCForward
C. Espinoza vs Montréal
1 game playedCristian Espinoza's next match is on Saturday at 18:30 against Montréal. See how Cristian Espinoza did in earlier matches against Montréal.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2024 |
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Saturday 18:30Sat 18:30Before the next match
Montréal v Nashville SC, SaturdayWhat Montréal allow right wingers
Position stats11 appearances at RW against Montréal in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersCristian Espinoza 2026 season stats
As a right winger, Cristian Espinoza has appeared in 26 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,921 minutes at an average rating of 7.36. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer attackers.
Attacking stats
Cristian Espinoza has taken 36 shots with 14 on target (39% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 53 minutes. Those shots are worth 3.1 expected goals (xG), 3.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 17th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Cristian Espinoza has 12 assists and 69 key passes , creating 17 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 33 minutes. Cristian Espinoza has set up 81 shots for teammates, worth 6.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 99th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Cristian Espinoza has completed 573 of 719 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 49 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 83rd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Cristian Espinoza completes 26 dribbles at a 58% success rate and wins 64 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (13th percentile).
Defending stats
Cristian Espinoza makes 18 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 107 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 42nd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Cristian Espinoza has committed 27 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 27 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right winger (16 appearances), also at right midfielder (6).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Nashville SC squad
C. Espinoza
31 yrs#7
S. Surridge
28 yrs#9
E. Saad
26 yrs#11
S. Mohammed
23 yrs#14
A. Muyl
31 yrs#19
Z. Yáñez
18 yrs#25
A. Qasem
23 yrs#37
W. Madrigal
22 yrs#41
B. Acosta
32 yrs#6
P. Yazbek
24 yrs#8
H. Mukhtar31 yrs#10
M. Corcoran20 yrs#16
E. Tagseth
25 yrs#20F. Camara
21 yrs#26
32 yrs
24 yrs
22 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 31 | 2,703 | 4 | 8 | 120 | 45 | 7.54 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 34 | 2,981 | 4 | 13 | 91 | 41 | 7.45 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 35 | 3,155 | 13 | 8 | 108 | 50 | 7.58 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 34 | 2,856 | 7 | 9 | 72 | 22 | 6.69 |
2021
| 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 4 goals and 12 assists across 26 appearances (22 starts), totalling 1921 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.6 assists per 90 minutes. Cristian Espinoza has attempted 36 shots with 14 on target, a 39% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 3.07 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Cristian Espinoza has created 58 chances including 17 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 26 successful dribbles from 45 attempts (58% success rate). Cristian Espinoza has contributed 69 key passes and 161 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Cristian Espinoza has registered 18 tackles (9 won), 11 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 573 from 719 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Cristian Espinoza has won 64 of 149 total duels.
Discipline
Cristian Espinoza has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 27 fouls and winning 18.
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 SJ Earthquakes on June 6th. Nashville SC drew 1-1. Cristian Espinoza played 79 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.32.
Recent matches
- June 6th1-1 drawatSJ Earthquakes(79 mins, rating 6.32)
- December 26th4-0 winvsSporting KC(68 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.63)
- January 13th1-4 winatAustin(89 mins, rating 8.37)
- September 15th2-0 winvsToronto(78 mins, 1 assist, rating 8.03)
- August 26th3-0 winvsChicago Fire(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 8.04)
Next fixture
Cristian Espinoza and Nashville SC are next in action on July 27th against CF Montréal in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the CF Montréal vs Nashville SC match preview.
Teammates at Nashville SC
Cristian Espinoza currently plays alongside Sam Surridge, Hany Mukhtar, Maxwell Woledzi, Jordan Knight, Joe Willis, Jack Maher, Ahmed Qasem, Josh Bauer, Daniel Lovitz, Bryan Acosta, Andy Nájar, Xavier Valdez, Zidane Yáñez, Patrick Yazbek, Edvard Tagseth, Famara Camara, Brian Schwake, Cristian Espinoza, Elias Saad, Malachi Molina, Shak Mohammed, Jeison Palacios, Owen Presthus, Alex Muyl, Reed Baker-Whiting, Thomas Williams, Isaiah LeFlore, Matthew Corcoran and Warren Madrigal at Nashville SC.