Ian Murphy
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Ian Murphy 2025 season stats
As a left center back, Ian Murphy has appeared in 16 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,057 minutes at an average rating of 6.78. 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 | 32 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Shots | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 10 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 25 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.20 | 23 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.09 | 24 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 16 |
Ian Murphy has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 1057 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 462 | 39.30 | 22 |
| Accurate passes | 388 | 33.00 | 23 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 35 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 0.94 | 10 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Backward passes | 51 | 4.34 | 40 |
| Passes (final third) | 53 | 4.51 | 35 |
Ian Murphy has completed 388 of 462 passes at 84% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 22nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.26 | 39 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.51 | 42 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 48 |
| Duels won | 35 | 2.98 | 10 |
| Aerials won | 20 | 1.70 | 67 |
| Touches | 608 | 51.80 | 9 |
| Possession lost | 101 | 8.60 | 38 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.60 | 61 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.09 | 5 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.17 | 27 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0.34 | 36 |
Ian Murphy completes 3 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 35 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 1.19 | 21 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 0.77 | 29 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 0.94 | 35 |
| Clearances | 41 | 3.49 | 43 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 47 | 4.00 | 56 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.09 | 30 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 38 |
Ian Murphy makes 14 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 41 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 76 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 21st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 0.85 | 35 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.09 | 24 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 10.00 | n/a | 92 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 0.94 | 9 |
| 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 10 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left center back (7 appearances), also at left back (3) and left wing back (1).
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 | 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 2025 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Ian Murphy has featured across 16 appearances (12 starts), totalling 1057 minutes.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ian Murphy has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (50% success rate). Ian Murphy has contributed 2 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ian Murphy has registered 14 tackles (9 won), 11 interceptions, and 41 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 388 from 462 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Ian Murphy has won 35 of 71 total duels.
Discipline
Ian Murphy has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 10 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. Born on 16 January 2000.
Most recent appearance
Ian Murphy's most recent match was away at Toronto on September 19th. San Diego lost 3-2. Ian Murphy played 6 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.29.
Recent matches
- May 8th0-1 winatMinnesota United(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 18th3-1 lossatVancouver Whitecaps(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 12th2-3 lossvsInter Miami(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 7th6-2 winvsHouston Dynamo(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 19th3-2 lossatToronto(6 mins, rating 6.29)
Next fixture
Ian Murphy and San Diego are next in action on February 12th against Colorado Rapids in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Colorado Rapids vs San Diego match preview.
Teammates at San Diego
Ian Murphy currently plays alongside Bryan Zamblé, Alex Mighten, Manu Duah, Duran Ferree, Wilson Eisner, Onni Valakari, David Vazquez, Gabriel Pirani, Andrés Reyes, Jeppe Tverskov, Emmanuel Boateng, Aníbal Godoy, Ian Murphy, Kieran Sargeant, Lewis Morgan, Hirving Lozano, Bryce Duke, Anders Dreyer, Ian Pilcher, Luca Bombino, Oscar Verhoeven, Christopher McVey, Pablo Sisniega, Willy Kumado, Amahl Pellegrino, CJ dos Santos, Alejandro Alvarado, Marcus Ingvartsen, Pedro Soma and Osvald Søe at San Diego.