Kyle Smith
United States
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Kyle Smith 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Kyle Smith has appeared in 17 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 898 minutes at an average rating of 5.66. 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 | 1 | 0.10 | 56 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.50 | 46 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.30 | 80 |
| Shot accuracy | 60.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 67 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.10 | 25 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.10 | 42 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.20 | 22 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.10 | 15 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 22 |
Kyle Smith has taken 5 shots with 3 on target (60% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 180 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.9 expected goals (xG), 0.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 46th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Kyle Smith has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 898 minutes. Kyle Smith has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 548 | 54.90 | 67 |
| Accurate passes | 484 | 48.50 | 65 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Long balls won | 43 | 4.31 | 95 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.10 | 44 |
| Backward passes | 53 | 5.31 | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 52 | 5.21 | 52 |
Kyle Smith has completed 484 of 548 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 67th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.10 | 23 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.20 | 23 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 50 |
| Duels won | 27 | 2.71 | 11 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 1.10 | 41 |
| Touches | 723 | 72.50 | 64 |
| Possession lost | 77 | 7.72 | 29 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.80 | 78 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.10 | 2 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0.40 | 35 |
Kyle Smith completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 27 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 15 | 1.50 | 42 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 1.00 | 50 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 0.90 | 29 |
| Clearances | 51 | 5.11 | 78 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 24 | 2.41 | 10 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 3 | 0.30 | 65 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Kyle Smith makes 15 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 51 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 60 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 42nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 0.80 | 32 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.20 | 51 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.10 | 97 |
| Fouls per card | 2.67 | n/a | 23 |
| Foul involvements | 9 | 0.90 | 11 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Kyle Smith has committed 8 fouls and received 2 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 2.7 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right center back (5 appearances), also at left center back (2) and right back (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 | 29 | 1,146 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 26 | 6.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 34 | 1,118 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 24 | 5.76 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 28 | 1,573 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 36 | 6.50 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 29 | 1,377 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 43 | 6.69 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 27 | 1,793 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 65 | 6.51 |
About Kyle Smith
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Kyle Smith has scored 1 goal across 17 appearances (9 starts), totalling 898 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Kyle Smith has attempted 5 shots with 3 on target, a 60% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.87 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kyle Smith has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Kyle Smith has contributed 2 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kyle Smith has registered 15 tackles (10 won), 9 interceptions, and 51 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 484 from 548 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Kyle Smith has won 27 of 56 total duels.
Discipline
Kyle Smith has received 2 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 1.
About Kyle Smith
Kyle Smith is a 34-year-old defender playing for Cincinnati in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Kyle Smith is -footed and wears the number 24 shirt. Born on 9 January 1992.
Most recent appearance
Kyle Smith's most recent match was away at Nashville SC on January 16th. Cincinnati lost 4-0. Kyle Smith played 24 minutes with a match rating of 6.23.
Recent matches
- January 16th4-0 lossatNashville SC(24 mins, rating 6.23)
- October 7th1-1 drawvsSeattle Sounders(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 21st2-1 winvsNew York City(83 mins, rating 6.77)
- August 6th1-1 drawatOrlando City(24 mins, rating 6.77)
- July 11th4-2 winvsSJ Earthquakes(70 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.27)
Next fixture
Kyle Smith and Cincinnati are next in action on February 4th against DC United in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cincinnati vs DC United match preview.
Teammates at Cincinnati
Kyle Smith currently plays alongside Samuel Gidi, Evan Louro, Roman Celentano, Obinna Nwobodo, David Doudera, Julián Malatini, Ayoub Jabbari, Bryan Ramírez, Ayoub Lajhar, Ademar Chávez, Kévin Denkey, Ender Echenique, Miles Robinson, Kristian Fletcher, Tom Barlow, Gerardo Valenzuela, Nick Hagglund, Teenage Hadebe, A. Chirilă, Ștefan Chirilă, Kyle Smith, Stiven Jimenez, Tah Anunga, Fabian Mrozek, Alvas Powell, Pavel Bucha, Evander, Matt Miazga and Kenji Mboma Dem at Cincinnati.