Tayvon Gray
United States
Match-by-match stats
Tayvon Gray 2026 season stats
As a right back, Tayvon Gray has appeared in 20 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,708 minutes at an average rating of 6.91. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 20 | 1,708 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 46 | 6.91 |
 WC Qualification Concacaf | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.04 |
| Total | 21 | 1,798 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 48 | 6.92 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.11 | 60 |
| Shots | 12 | 0.60 | 59 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.20 | 62 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 62 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.21 | 47 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.21 | 73 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Key passes | 15 | 0.80 | 75 |
| Chances created | 12 | 0.63 | 75 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.26 | 88 |
Tayvon Gray has taken 12 shots with 4 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 142 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.8 expected goals (xG), 1.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 59th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Tayvon Gray has 1 assist and 15 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 142 minutes. Tayvon Gray has set up 16 shots for teammates, worth 1.6 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 | 1034 | 54.50 | 65 |
| Accurate passes | 871 | 45.90 | 58 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Long balls won | 49 | 2.58 | 68 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.05 | 86 |
| Accurate crosses | 13 | 0.69 | 89 |
| Backward passes | 176 | 9.27 | 80 |
| Passes (final third) | 152 | 8.01 | 88 |
Tayvon Gray has completed 871 of 1034 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 13 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 65th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 12 | 0.63 | 79 |
| Dribble attempts | 20 | 1.05 | 71 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 67 |
| Duels won | 89 | 4.69 | 69 |
| Aerials won | 14 | 0.74 | 19 |
| Touches | 1491 | 78.60 | 81 |
| Possession lost | 262 | 13.81 | 88 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.47 | 47 |
| Fouls won | 19 | 1.00 | 70 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.37 | 57 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 1.05 | 79 |
Tayvon Gray completes 12 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 89 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (19th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 46 | 2.42 | 86 |
| Tackles won | 30 | 1.58 | 89 |
| Interceptions | 27 | 1.42 | 71 |
| Clearances | 51 | 2.69 | 28 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 91 | 4.80 | 83 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 3 | 0.16 | 35 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 56 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Tayvon Gray makes 46 tackles and 27 interceptions , adding 51 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 37 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 86th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 1.16 | 61 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.26 | 68 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 4.40 | n/a | 51 |
| Foul involvements | 41 | 2.16 | 67 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | 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 |
Tayvon Gray 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 (19 appearances), also at right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Tayvon Gray previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 31 | 2,241 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 59 | 6.82 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 28 | 1,738 | 1 | 7 | 22 | 41 | 6.53 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 28 | 2,049 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 39 | 6.98 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 27 | 1,880 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 35 | 6.71 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 14 | 795 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 5.49 |
About Tayvon Gray
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Tayvon Gray has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 20 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1708 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Tayvon Gray has attempted 12 shots with 4 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.75 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Tayvon Gray has created 12 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 12 successful dribbles from 20 attempts (60% success rate). Tayvon Gray has contributed 15 key passes and 35 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Tayvon Gray has registered 46 tackles (30 won), 27 interceptions, and 51 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 871 from 1034 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Tayvon Gray has won 89 of 147 total duels.
Discipline
Tayvon Gray has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 19.
About Tayvon Gray
Tayvon Gray is a 24-year-old defender playing for New York City in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Tayvon Gray is right-footed and wears the number 24 shirt. Born on 19 August 2002.
Most recent appearance
Tayvon Gray's most recent match was away at Nashville SC on May 11th. New York City drew 0-0. Tayvon Gray played 90 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.01.
Recent matches
- May 11th0-0 drawvsNashville SC(90 mins, rating 7.01)
- December 6th1-1 drawatToronto(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 28th1-1 drawatNew England(40 mins, rating 6.22)
- July 21st2-1 lossatCincinnati(90 mins, rating 6.55)
- March 1st2-3 lossvsPhiladelphia Union(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.03)
Next fixture
Tayvon Gray and New York City are next in action on February 7th against New England in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the New York City vs New England match preview.
Teammates at New York City
Tayvon Gray currently plays alongside Agustín Ojeda, Drew Baiera, James Sands, Luighi, Cooper Flax, Máximo Carrizo, Keaton Parks, Nicolás Fernández Mercau, Andrés Perea, Talles Magno, Aiden O'Neill, Malachi Jones, Peter Molinari, Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Nico Cavallo, Jonathan Shore, Maxi Moralez, Arnau Farnós, Mac Learned, Kamran Acito, Bénie Traoré, Jacob Arroyave, Hannes Wolf, Raul Gustavo, Matt Freese, Kevin Pierre Jr., Alonso Martínez, Mitja Ilenic, Greg Ranjitsingh, Max Murray, Kevin O'Toole, Kai Trewin and Tomás Romero at New York City.