Nkosi Tafari
United States
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Nkosi Tafari 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Nkosi Tafari has appeared in 18 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,447 minutes at an average rating of 6.82. 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 | 1 | 0.06 | 43 |
| Shots | 10 | 0.60 | 59 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 39 |
| Shot accuracy | 10.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.06 | 63 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.50 | 87 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.12 | 47 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 76 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.20 | 22 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.12 | 20 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.06 | 49 |
Nkosi Tafari has taken 10 shots with 1 on target (10% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 145 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.9 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 59th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nkosi Tafari has 1 assist and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 724 minutes. Nkosi Tafari has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 76th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 875 | 54.40 | 64 |
| Accurate passes | 804 | 50.00 | 69 |
| Pass accuracy | 92.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Long balls won | 45 | 2.80 | 75 |
| Through balls won | 2 | 0.12 | 95 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 25 | 1.55 | 3 |
| Passes (final third) | 74 | 4.60 | 38 |
Nkosi Tafari has completed 804 of 875 passes at 92% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 64th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.25 | 43 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.37 | 38 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 74 |
| Duels won | 41 | 2.55 | 8 |
| Aerials won | 20 | 1.24 | 49 |
| Touches | 1047 | 65.10 | 40 |
| Possession lost | 79 | 4.91 | 5 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.12 | 6 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.31 | 17 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.06 | 15 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 2 |
Nkosi Tafari completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 41 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 12 | 0.75 | 5 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 0.31 | 4 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 0.56 | 8 |
| Clearances | 81 | 5.04 | 76 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 66 | 4.11 | 62 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 5 | 0.31 | 66 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.12 | 80 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Nkosi Tafari makes 12 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 81 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 121 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 5th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 0.50 | 12 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.19 | 48 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 2.67 | n/a | 23 |
| Foul involvements | 13 | 0.81 | 7 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Nkosi Tafari has committed 8 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.7 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left center back (13 appearances), also at center back (2) and right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Nkosi Tafari previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 28 | 1,988 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 6.38 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 28 | 2,258 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 6.95 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 33 | 2,757 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 29 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 27 | 1,312 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 5.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 22 | 1,825 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 6.13 |
About Nkosi Tafari
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Nkosi Tafari has scored 1 assist across 18 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1447 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Nkosi Tafari has attempted 10 shots with 1 on target, a 10% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.91 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nkosi Tafari has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Nkosi Tafari has contributed 3 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nkosi Tafari has registered 12 tackles (5 won), 9 interceptions, and 81 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 804 from 875 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. Nkosi Tafari has won 41 of 74 total duels.
Discipline
Nkosi Tafari has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 5.
About Nkosi Tafari
Nkosi Tafari is a 29-year-old defender playing for Los Angeles FC in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Nkosi Tafari is -footed and wears the number 91 shirt. Born on 23 March 1997.
Most recent appearance
Nkosi Tafari's most recent match was away at Colorado Rapids on October 12th. Los Angeles FC lost 1-0. Nkosi Tafari played 46 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.11.
Recent matches
- December 6th0-0 drawatDC United(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 9th1-1 drawvsPortland Timbers(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 12th1-0 lossatColorado Rapids(46 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.11)
- December 9th0-1 lossvsSan Diego(90 mins, rating 6.75)
- April 8th1-1 drawatVancouver Whitecaps(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Nkosi Tafari and Los Angeles FC are next in action on April 28th against Real Salt Lake in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles FC match preview.
Teammates at Los Angeles FC
Nkosi Tafari currently plays alongside Cabral Carter, Hugo Lloris, Mathieu Choinière, Thomas Hasal, Denis Bouanga, Aaron Long, Leo Walta, Nkosi Tafari, Ryan Hollingshead, Thayllon, Tyler Boyd, Igor Jesus, Jeremy Ebobisse, Ryan Raposo, Timothy Tillman, Yevgen Cheberko, Heung-min Son, Ryan Porteous, Sergio Vásquez, Armindo Sieb, Kenny Nielsen, Jude Terry, Jacob Shaffelburg, Mark Delgado, Eddie Segura and Sergi Palencia at Los Angeles FC.