
Tom Barlow
Match-by-match stats
Tom Barlow 2026 season stats
As a left striker, Tom Barlow has appeared in 22 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 809 minutes at an average rating of 6.14. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 0.70 | 90 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.78 | 79 |
| Shots | 19 | 2.10 | 38 |
| Shots on target | 13 | 1.40 | 78 |
| Shot accuracy | 68.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Shot conversion | 32.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.46 | n/a | 77 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.44 | 60 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.44 | 13 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.22 | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 37 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.60 | 7 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.33 | 6 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.11 | 23 |
Tom Barlow has taken 19 shots with 13 on target (68% accuracy), scoring 6 goals. That is a shot roughly every 43 minutes. Those shots are worth 4.9 expected goals (xG), 6 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 38th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Tom Barlow has 1 assist and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 270 minutes. Tom Barlow has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 37th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 207 | 23.00 | 44 |
| Accurate passes | 161 | 17.90 | 48 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 0.44 | 33 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.11 | 32 |
| Backward passes | 76 | 8.45 | 67 |
| Passes (final third) | 19 | 2.11 | 50 |
Tom Barlow has completed 161 of 207 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 44th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.33 | 13 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 1.33 | 24 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 13 |
| Duels won | 42 | 4.67 | 54 |
| Aerials won | 24 | 2.67 | 91 |
| Touches | 334 | 37.20 | 30 |
| Possession lost | 91 | 10.12 | 27 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.56 | 60 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 1.00 | 30 |
| Dispossessed | 21 | 2.34 | 94 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 1.89 | 50 |
Tom Barlow completes 3 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 42 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 0.67 | 27 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.44 | 39 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.33 | 44 |
| Clearances | 9 | 1.00 | 75 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 27 | 3.00 | 56 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Tom Barlow makes 6 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 135 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 27th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 1.22 | 52 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.22 | 75 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 5 | 0.56 | 70 |
| Fouls per card | 5.50 | n/a | 48 |
| Foul involvements | 20 | 2.22 | 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 |
Tom Barlow has committed 11 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left striker (4 appearances), also at left midfielder (1) and right winger (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 410 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 5.56 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 738 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 6.53 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 2,070 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 6.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 1,084 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 5.91 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 497 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 5.52 |
About Tom Barlow
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Tom Barlow has scored 6 goals and 1 assist across 22 appearances (7 starts), totalling 809 minutes. That works out to 0.7 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Tom Barlow has attempted 19 shots with 13 on target, a 68% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 4.92 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Tom Barlow has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 3 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (25% success rate). Tom Barlow has contributed 5 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Tom Barlow has registered 6 tackles (4 won), 3 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 161 from 207 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Tom Barlow has won 42 of 106 total duels.
Discipline
Tom Barlow has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 9.
About Tom Barlow
Tom Barlow is a 31-year-old forward playing for Cincinnati in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Tom Barlow is -footed and wears the number 16 shirt. Born on 8 July 1995.
Most recent appearance
Tom Barlow's most recent match was away at Nashville SC on January 16th. Cincinnati lost 4-0. Tom Barlow played 17 minutes with a match rating of 6.37.
Recent matches
- January 16th4-0 lossatNashville SC(17 mins, rating 6.37)
- October 7th1-1 drawvsSeattle Sounders(73 mins, rating 6.24)
- July 21st2-1 winvsNew York City(18 mins, rating 6.29)
- August 6th1-1 drawatOrlando City(80 mins, rating 6.69)
- July 11th4-2 winvsSJ Earthquakes(20 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 8.03)
Next fixture
Tom Barlow 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
Tom Barlow 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.










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