Matt Polster
United States
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Matt Polster 2026 season stats
As a right back, Matt Polster has appeared in 17 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,149 minutes at an average rating of 6.73. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.23 | 87 |
| Shots | 11 | 0.90 | 83 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 62 |
| Shot accuracy | 18.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 80 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.39 | 77 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.31 | 87 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.70 | 70 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.63 | 75 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.23 | 85 |
Matt Polster has taken 11 shots with 2 on target (18% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 104 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 83rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Matt Polster has 1 assist and 9 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 144 minutes. Matt Polster has set up 10 shots for teammates, worth 0.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 75th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 749 | 58.70 | 74 |
| Accurate passes | 674 | 52.80 | 75 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Long balls won | 25 | 1.96 | 51 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.23 | 58 |
| Backward passes | 108 | 8.46 | 74 |
| Passes (final third) | 79 | 6.19 | 66 |
Matt Polster has completed 674 of 749 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 74th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.23 | 40 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 0.55 | 48 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 34 |
| Duels won | 35 | 2.74 | 13 |
| Aerials won | 18 | 1.41 | 59 |
| Touches | 932 | 73.00 | 65 |
| Possession lost | 116 | 9.09 | 44 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 1.10 | 91 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.47 | 32 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 0.86 | 91 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 0.94 | 74 |
Matt Polster completes 3 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 35 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 0.63 | 2 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.23 | 3 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 0.86 | 24 |
| Clearances | 39 | 3.05 | 37 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 41 | 3.21 | 32 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.08 | 68 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Matt Polster makes 8 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 39 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 144 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 2nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 0.94 | 45 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.23 | 59 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 45 |
| Foul involvements | 18 | 1.41 | 35 |
| 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 12 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right back (8 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (4) and right central midfielder (2).
Strengths & 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 scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 17 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1149 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Matt Polster has attempted 11 shots with 2 on target, a 18% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.44 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matt Polster has created 8 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (43% success rate). Matt Polster has contributed 9 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matt Polster has registered 8 tackles (3 won), 11 interceptions, and 39 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 674 from 749 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Matt Polster has won 35 of 86 total duels.
Discipline
Matt Polster has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 12 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 Columbus Crew on April 29th. New England won 1-3. Matt Polster played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 2 shots with a match rating of 7.15.
Recent matches
- April 29th1-3 winatColumbus Crew(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.15)
- February 28th1-1 drawvsNew York City(70 mins, rating 6.53)
- July 21st0-3 winatDC United(84 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.05)
- August 6th2-1 lossatToronto(81 mins, rating 7.64)
- February 2nd0-2 lossvsHouston Dynamo(54 mins, rating 6.56)
Next fixture
Matt Polster and New England are next in action on April 28th against LA Galaxy in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the LA Galaxy vs New England match preview.
Teammates at New England
Matt Polster currently plays alongside Joshua Wynder, Marcos Zambrano, Donovan Parisian, Peyton Miller, Mamadou Fofana, Leonardo Campana, Matt Polster, Tanner Beason, JD Gunn, Andrew Farrell, Ilay Feingold, 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, Brooklyn Raines, Griffin Yow, Luca Langoni, Wilson Harris and Jack Harrison at New England.