Matt Polster
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Matt Polster 2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Matt Polster has appeared in 9 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 545 minutes at an average rating of 6.52. 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 | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.50 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 6 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 20 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.17 | 15 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.33 | 53 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 13 |
Matt Polster has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 182 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 17th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Matt Polster has 0 assists and 0 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 336 | 55.50 | 73 |
| Accurate passes | 299 | 49.40 | 74 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Long balls won | 17 | 2.81 | 80 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Backward passes | 52 | 8.59 | 46 |
| Passes (final third) | 38 | 6.28 | 59 |
Matt Polster has completed 299 of 336 passes at 89% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 73rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.17 | 2 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Duels won | 19 | 3.14 | 16 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 1.65 | 94 |
| Touches | 405 | 66.90 | 64 |
| Possession lost | 57 | 9.41 | 32 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 1.32 | 89 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.99 | 38 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 1.49 | 79 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 1.16 | 37 |
Matt Polster completes 0 dribbles and wins 19 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 0.50 | 1 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.17 | 2 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.99 | 49 |
| Clearances | 16 | 2.64 | 95 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 23 | 3.80 | 29 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Matt Polster makes 3 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 182 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 1st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 1.16 | 39 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.17 | 40 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.17 | 77 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 74 |
| Foul involvements | 13 | 2.15 | 31 |
| 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 |
Matt Polster has committed 7 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right defensive midfielder (4 appearances), also at right central midfielder (2) and left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 26 | 2,321 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 47 | 7.01 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 31 | 2,642 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 48 | 6.92 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 34 | 3,009 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 57 | 6.79 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 28 | 2,117 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 52 | 6.54 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 31 | 2,372 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 49 | 6.90 |
About Matt Polster
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Matt Polster has featured across 9 appearances (7 starts), totalling 545 minutes. Matt Polster has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matt Polster has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matt Polster has registered 3 tackles (1 won), 6 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 299 from 336 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Matt Polster has won 19 of 48 total duels.
Discipline
Matt Polster has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 6.
About Matt Polster
Matt Polster is a 33-year-old midfielder playing for New England in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Matt Polster is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 8 June 1993.
Most recent appearance
Matt Polster's most recent match was away at Charlotte on August 13th. New England lost 1-0. Matt Polster played 79 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.91.
Recent matches
- August 13th1-0 lossatCharlotte(79 mins, rating 6.91)
- June 14th2-1 winvsMinnesota United(18 mins, rating 6.52)
- March 28th0-3 lossvsNashville SC(69 mins, rating 6.57)
- April 14th2-1 winvsPhiladelphia Union(11 mins, rating 6.54)
- February 12th3-0 winvsCF Montréal(38 mins, rating 6.7)
Next fixture
Matt Polster and New England are next in action on November 21st against Toronto in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the New England vs Toronto match preview.
Teammates at New England
Matt Polster currently plays alongside Damario McIntosh, Brayan Ceballos, Diego Fagúndez, Allan Oyirwoth, Tanner Beason, Marcos Zambrano, Ilay Feingold, Mamadou Fofana, Leonardo Campana, Donovan Parisian, Cristiano Oliveira, Cody Baker, JD Gunn, Matt Polster, Peyton Miller, Alhassan Yusuf, Will Sands, Ethan Kohler, Andrew Farrell, Carles Gil, Dor Turgeman, Jackson Yueill, Eric Klein, Brooklyn Raines, Griffin Yow, Luca Langoni and Wilson Harris at New England.