Matt Polster stats
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Major League Soccer
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4.505.00Match-by-match stats
M. Polster
New EnglandMidfielder
M. Polster vs Philadelphia
13 games played, 1 more on the benchMatt Polster's next match is on Sun 25 Oct at 00:30 against Philadelphia. See how Matt Polster did in earlier matches against Philadelphia.
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PHIvNER
Sun 25 Oct 00:30Sun 00:30Before the next match
Philadelphia v New England, SaturdayWhat Philadelphia allow right backs
Position stats15 appearances at RB against Philadelphia in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersMatt Polster 2026 season stats
As a right back, Matt Polster has appeared in 25 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,816 minutes at an average rating of 6.75. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Attacking stats
Matt Polster has taken 15 shots with 3 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 121 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.6 expected goals (xG), 1.6 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 67th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Matt Polster has 1 assist and 12 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 165 minutes. Matt Polster has set up 13 shots for teammates, worth 1.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Matt Polster has completed 1088 of 1208 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 79th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Matt Polster completes 5 dribbles at a 45% success rate and wins 57 duels .
Defending stats
Matt Polster makes 15 tackles and 18 interceptions , adding 51 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 121 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 5th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Matt Polster has committed 22 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.4 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right back (14 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (5) and right central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
New England squad
G. Yow
24 yrs#7
L. Campana
26 yrs#9
J. Harrison
29 yrs#11
M. Zambrano21 yrs#17
W. Harris26 yrs#27
L. Langoni
24 yrs#41
D. Fagúndez
31 yrs#77
D. Turgeman
22 yrs#99M. Polster33 yrs#8
C. Gil
33 yrs#10
J. Yueill29 yrs#14
D. Gazdag
30 yrs#16
B. Raines21 yrs#21C. Oliveira18 yrs#35J. Siqueira17 yrs#65
A. Yusuf
26 yrs#80
28 yrs
21 yrs
26 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 26 | 2,321 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 47 | 7.01 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 31 | 2,642 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 48 | 6.92 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 34 | 3,009 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 57 | 6.79 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 28 | 2,117 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 52 | 6.54 |
2021
| 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 scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 25 appearances (23 starts), totalling 1816 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Matt Polster has attempted 15 shots with 3 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.61 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matt Polster has created 11 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (45% success rate). Matt Polster has contributed 12 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matt Polster has registered 15 tackles (9 won), 18 interceptions, and 51 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1088 from 1208 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Matt Polster has won 57 of 134 total duels.
Discipline
Matt Polster has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 13.
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 at home against Chicago Fire on February 1st. New England won 1-0. Matt Polster played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 shot with a match rating of 7.21.
Recent matches
- February 1st1-0 winvsChicago Fire(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.21)
- November 15th2-3 winatCincinnati(90 mins, rating 6.81)
- December 3rd0-3 lossvsSeattle Sounders(65 mins, rating 6.67)
- October 27th3-0 lossatReal Salt Lake(86 mins, rating 6.86)
- June 4th4-2 winvsOrlando City(90 mins, rating 6.71)
Next fixture
Matt Polster and New England are next in action on April 2nd against Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Philadelphia Union vs New England match preview.
Teammates at New England
Matt Polster currently plays alongside Marcos Zambrano, Donovan Parisian, Matt Polster, Ilay Feingold, J. Siqueira, JD Gunn, Tanner Beason, Mamadou Fofana, Joshua Wynder, Andrew Farrell, Leonardo Campana, Peyton Miller, Alhassan Yusuf, Will Sands, Cristiano Oliveira, Cody Baker, Ethan Kohler, Diego Fagúndez, Damario McIntosh, Carles Gil, Matt Turner, Dor Turgeman, Dániel Gazdag, Tylon Smith, Jackson Yueill, Griffin Yow, Brooklyn Raines, Luca Langoni, Wilson Harris and Jack Harrison at New England.