Julian Gressel
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Julian Gressel 2025 season stats
As a right wing back, Julian Gressel has appeared in 23 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,127 minutes at an average rating of 6.22. 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 | 1 | 0.10 | 77 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.32 | 93 |
| Shots | 10 | 0.80 | 78 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.20 | 68 |
| Shot accuracy | 30.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 70 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 69 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.48 | 87 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.08 | 41 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 90 |
| Key passes | 16 | 1.30 | 89 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.08 | 23 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.24 | 79 |
Julian Gressel has taken 10 shots with 3 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 113 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 78th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Julian Gressel has 3 assists and 16 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 1127 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 90th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 376 | 30.00 | 5 |
| Accurate passes | 303 | 24.20 | 6 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Long balls won | 25 | 2.00 | 50 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.08 | 95 |
| Accurate crosses | 19 | 1.52 | 98 |
| Backward passes | 100 | 7.99 | 71 |
| Passes (final third) | 49 | 3.91 | 23 |
Julian Gressel has completed 303 of 376 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 19 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 5th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.40 | 58 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 0.72 | 51 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 59 |
| Duels won | 48 | 3.83 | 39 |
| Aerials won | 10 | 0.80 | 23 |
| Touches | 606 | 48.40 | 4 |
| Possession lost | 153 | 12.22 | 73 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.80 | 77 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.48 | 29 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.16 | 24 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 0.96 | 84 |
Julian Gressel completes 5 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 48 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (23rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 28 | 2.24 | 81 |
| Tackles won | 17 | 1.36 | 78 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 0.80 | 21 |
| Clearances | 33 | 2.64 | 27 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 52 | 4.15 | 64 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 3 | 0.24 | 61 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 38 |
Julian Gressel makes 28 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 33 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 40 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 81st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 0.88 | 37 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.16 | 40 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 5.50 | n/a | 68 |
| Foul involvements | 17 | 1.36 | 29 |
| 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 |
Julian Gressel 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 right wing back (11 appearances), also at left midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Julian Gressel previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 32 | 2,366 | 1 | 9 | 47 | 28 | 7.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 33 | 2,335 | 4 | 6 | 70 | 46 | 7.42 |
 CONCACAF Gold Cup | 4 | 149 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 30 | 2,359 | 2 | 6 | 62 | 41 | 6.91 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 34 | 2,700 | 2 | 9 | 89 | 39 | 6.78 |
About Julian Gressel
Major League Soccer 2025 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Julian Gressel has scored 1 goal and 3 assists across 23 appearances (12 starts), totalling 1127 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Julian Gressel has attempted 10 shots with 3 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Julian Gressel has created 1 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (56% success rate). Julian Gressel has contributed 16 key passes and 76 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Julian Gressel has registered 28 tackles (17 won), 10 interceptions, and 33 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 303 from 376 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Julian Gressel has won 48 of 84 total duels.
Discipline
Julian Gressel has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 6.
About Julian Gressel
Julian Gressel is a 32-year-old midfielder playing for Minnesota United in the Major League Soccer, representing Germany. Julian Gressel is right-footed and wears the number 24 shirt. Born on 16 December 1993.
Most recent appearance
Julian Gressel's most recent match was away at Nashville SC on January 9th. Minnesota United lost 3-1. Julian Gressel played 24 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.51.
Recent matches
- April 16th0-0 drawvsSeattle Sounders(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 10th6-0 lossatVancouver Whitecaps(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 9th3-1 lossatNashville SC(24 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.51)
- May 26th1-0 winvsCincinnati(1 mins, rating 0)
- September 10th2-2 drawatAustin(25 mins, rating 6.42)
Next fixture
Julian Gressel and Minnesota United are next in action on January 1st against Sporting KC in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sporting KC vs Minnesota United match preview.
Teammates at Minnesota United
Julian Gressel currently plays alongside Anthony Markanich Jr., Kyle Duncan, Michael Boxall, Carlos Harvey, Drake Callender, Mamadou Dieng, Wil Trapp, Jordan Adebayo-Smith, D.J. Taylor, Tomás Chancalay, Julian Gressel, Dominik Fitz, Joaquín Pereyra, Darius Randell, Owen Gene, Alec Smir, Peter Stroud, Nectarios Triantis, Kenyel Michel, Kieran Chandler, Morris Duggan, Jefferson Díaz, Devin Padelford, Nicolás Romero, Mauricio González, Kayne Rizvanovich, Marcus Caldeira, Kelvin Yeboah and Bongokuhle Hlongwane at Minnesota United.