Ian Murphy stats
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Major League Soccer
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I. Murphy
San DiegoDefender
I. Murphy vs Seattle Sounders
2 games played, 2 more on the benchIan Murphy's next match is on Sunday at 02:30 against Seattle Sounders. See how Ian Murphy did in earlier matches against Seattle Sounders.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Sep 28, 2022 |
SDLvSEA
Sunday 02:30Sun 02:30Before the next match
San Diego v Seattle Sounders, SundayWhat Seattle Sounders allow left centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at LCB against Seattle Sounders in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersIan Murphy 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Ian Murphy has appeared in 11 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 723 minutes at an average rating of 6.50. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Attacking stats
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 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Ian Murphy has completed 452 of 488 passes at 93% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 80th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Ian Murphy completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 13 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (6th percentile).
Defending stats
Ian Murphy makes 8 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 28 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 90 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 13th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Ian Murphy has committed 5 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.5 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left center back (9 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
San Diego squad
M. Ingvartsen
30 yrs#7
A. Dreyer28 yrs#10
B. Zamblé
18 yrs#14
A. Mighten
24 yrs#77
A. Pellegrino
36 yrs#90
C. Bakambu
35 yrs#94
J. Tverskov33 yrs#6
O. Valakari
27 yrs#8
G. Pirani
24 yrs#12P. Soma
20 yrs#15
D. Vazquez20 yrs#19
A. Godoy
36 yrs#20
E. Boateng
32 yrs#24D. Evra Mimbang Nyangono
18 yrs#36
A. Alvarado23 yrs#70
26 yrs
29 yrs
31 yrs
26 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 16 | 1,057 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 6.78 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 31 | 2,288 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 6.61 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 27 | 1,919 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 43 | 6.86 |
2022
| 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 11 appearances (9 starts), totalling 723 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. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ian Murphy has registered 8 tackles (3 won), 15 interceptions, and 28 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 452 from 488 pass attempts, a 93% pass accuracy rate. Ian Murphy has won 13 of 26 total duels.
Discipline
Ian Murphy has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 2.
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 New York RB on December 3rd. San Diego lost 4-1. Ian Murphy played 61 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.23.
Recent matches
- December 3rd4-1 lossatNew York RB(61 mins, rating 6.23)
- September 15th3-3 drawatAustin(89 mins, rating 6.17)
- February 8th2-2 drawatInter Miami(73 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.56)
- March 2nd0-5 lossvsPhiladelphia Union(81 mins, rating 6.61)
- May 22nd2-3 lossvsSJ Earthquakes(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Ian Murphy and San Diego are next in action on August 5th against Seattle Sounders in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the San Diego vs Seattle Sounders match preview.
Teammates at San Diego
Ian Murphy currently plays alongside David Vazquez, Bryan Zamblé, Dagur Dan Thórhallsson, Manu Duah, Aníbal Godoy, Alex Mighten, David Evra Mimbang Nyangono, Onni Valakari, Ian Murphy, Kieran Sargeant, Emmanuel Boateng, Cédric Bakambu, Marcus Ingvartsen, Jeppe Tverskov, Duran Ferree, Marcus Alstrup, Gabriel Pirani, Anders Dreyer, Ian Pilcher, Oscar Verhoeven, Willy Kumado, Pablo Sisniega, Christopher McVey, Amahl Pellegrino, CJ dos Santos, Alejandro Alvarado, Sam Vines, Pedro Soma and Osvald Søe at San Diego.