Ilie Sánchez
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Ilie Sánchez 2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Ilie Sánchez has appeared in 12 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 761 minutes at an average rating of 6.58. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shots | 7 | 0.80 | 35 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 31 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 20 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.24 | 83 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.24 | 27 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.35 | 56 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 13 |
Ilie Sánchez has taken 7 shots with 2 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 109 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 35th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ilie Sánchez has 0 assists and 0 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 363 | 42.90 | 41 |
| Accurate passes | 313 | 37.00 | 45 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 1.42 | 39 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Backward passes | 56 | 6.62 | 18 |
| Passes (final third) | 44 | 5.20 | 44 |
Ilie Sánchez has completed 313 of 363 passes at 86% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 41st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.12 | 9 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.24 | 3 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 60 |
| Duels won | 22 | 2.60 | 8 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 0.95 | 77 |
| Touches | 445 | 52.60 | 21 |
| Possession lost | 57 | 6.74 | 5 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.35 | 12 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.71 | 18 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.12 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0.47 | 5 |
Ilie Sánchez completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 22 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 0.83 | 6 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.35 | 5 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 1.30 | 72 |
| Clearances | 21 | 2.48 | 93 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 26 | 3.07 | 14 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.12 | 80 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Ilie Sánchez makes 7 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 21 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 109 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 6th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 10 | 1.18 | 44 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.35 | 78 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.12 | 70 |
| Fouls per card | 3.33 | n/a | 27 |
| Foul involvements | 16 | 1.89 | 22 |
| 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 |
Ilie Sánchez has committed 10 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.3 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left defensive midfielder (5 appearances), also at left central midfielder (4) and right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Ilie Sánchez previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 28 | 1,800 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 31 | 6.53 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 34 | 2,211 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 45 | 7.05 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 39 | 3,056 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 63 | 7.05 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 36 | 2,979 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 50 | 6.09 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 32 | 2,686 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 52 | 7.21 |
About Ilie Sánchez
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Ilie Sánchez has featured across 12 appearances (11 starts), totalling 761 minutes. Ilie Sánchez has attempted 7 shots with 2 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ilie Sánchez has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ilie Sánchez has registered 7 tackles (3 won), 11 interceptions, and 21 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 313 from 363 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Ilie Sánchez has won 22 of 46 total duels.
Discipline
Ilie Sánchez has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 6.
About Ilie Sánchez
Ilie Sánchez is a 35-year-old midfielder playing for Austin in the Major League Soccer, representing Spain. Ilie Sánchez is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 21 November 1990.
Most recent appearance
Ilie Sánchez's most recent match was away at Sporting KC on July 25th. Austin lost 1-2. Ilie Sánchez played 73 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.53.
Recent matches
- January 27th3-0 lossatSt. Louis City(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 25th1-2 lossvsSporting KC(73 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.53)
- June 19th5-0 lossatSan Diego(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 19th2-2 drawatMinnesota United(70 mins, rating 6.46)
- August 18th2-0 winvsSt. Louis City(66 mins, rating 6.74)
Next fixture
Ilie Sánchez and Austin are next in action on January 1st against Seattle Sounders in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Austin vs Seattle Sounders match preview.
Teammates at Austin
Ilie Sánchez currently plays alongside Christian Ramirez, Riley Thomas, Micah Burton, Jon Gallagher, Nicolás Dubersarsky, Damian Las, Jayden Nelson, Facundo Torres, Przemyslaw Placheta, Jon Bell, Mateja Djordjevic, J. Rosales, Mikkel Desler, CJ Fodrey, Oleksandr Svatok, Žan Kolmanič, Ervin Torres, Brendan Hines-Ike, Myrto Uzuni, Brad Stuver, Brandon Vazquez, Owen Wolff, Guilherme Biro, Ilie Sánchez and Besard Sabovic at Austin.