Ian Murphy
United States
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Ian Murphy 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Ian Murphy has appeared in 6 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 357 minutes at an average rating of 6.49. 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 | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 22 |
Ian Murphy has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Ian Murphy has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 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 | 240 | 60.50 | 76 |
| Accurate passes | 223 | 56.20 | 80 |
| Pass accuracy | 93.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 0.76 | 7 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.25 | 60 |
| Backward passes | 20 | 5.04 | 48 |
| Passes (final third) | 11 | 2.77 | 9 |
Ian Murphy has completed 223 of 240 passes at 93% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 76th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.25 | 28 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Duels won | 4 | 1.01 | 0 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| Touches | 273 | 68.80 | 52 |
| Possession lost | 20 | 5.04 | 6 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.50 | 49 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.25 | 11 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0.50 | 48 |
Ian Murphy completes 0 dribbles and wins 4 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (0th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 0.76 | 6 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.25 | 3 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 1.01 | 40 |
| Clearances | 15 | 3.78 | 53 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 6 | 1.51 | 1 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.25 | 97 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Ian Murphy makes 3 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 119 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 6th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.50 | 12 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.25 | 65 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 16 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | 0.76 | 5 |
| 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 |
Ian Murphy has committed 2 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left center back (4 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Ian Murphy previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 16 | 1,057 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 6.78 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 31 | 2,288 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 6.61 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 27 | 1,919 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 43 | 6.86 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 28 | 1,535 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 6.03 |
About Ian Murphy
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Ian Murphy has featured across 6 appearances (4 starts), totalling 357 minutes. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ian Murphy has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ian Murphy has registered 3 tackles (1 won), 4 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 223 from 240 pass attempts, a 93% pass accuracy rate. Ian Murphy has won 4 of 9 total duels.
Discipline
Ian Murphy has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 1.
About Ian Murphy
Ian Murphy is a 26-year-old defender playing for San Diego in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Ian Murphy is left-footed and wears the number 32 shirt. Born on 16 January 2000.
Most recent appearance
Ian Murphy's most recent match was away at LA Galaxy on April 10th. San Diego won 3-1. Ian Murphy played 66 minutes with a match rating of 6.46.
Recent matches
- April 10th3-1 winvsLA Galaxy(66 mins, rating 6.46)
- February 9th3-0 winvsColorado Rapids(90 mins, rating 6.77)
- November 23rd3-1 lossatPortland Timbers(90 mins, rating 6.32)
- December 9th0-1 winatLos Angeles FC(85 mins, rating 6.83)
- May 1st1-0 winvsDallas(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Ian Murphy and San Diego are next in action on February 4th against Orlando City in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Orlando City vs San Diego match preview.
Teammates at San Diego
Ian Murphy currently plays alongside Alex Mighten, Emmanuel Boateng, Kieran Sargeant, Aníbal Godoy, David Vazquez, Jeppe Tverskov, Dagur Dan Thórhallsson, Marcus Ingvartsen, Marcus Alstrup, Manu Duah, Bryce Duke, Bryan Zamblé, Ian Murphy, Onni Valakari, Duran Ferree, Gabriel Pirani, Anders Dreyer, Ian Pilcher, Oscar Verhoeven, Christopher McVey, Willy Kumado, Pablo Sisniega, Amahl Pellegrino, Alejandro Alvarado, CJ dos Santos, Sam Vines, Pedro Soma and Osvald Søe at San Diego.