Nkosi Tafari
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Nkosi Tafari 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Nkosi Tafari has appeared in 15 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,221 minutes at an average rating of 6.86. 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 | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.07 | 46 |
| Shots | 7 | 0.50 | 49 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 38 |
| Shot accuracy | 14.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.07 | 62 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.37 | 74 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.15 | 59 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 76 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.20 | 21 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.15 | 30 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.07 | 51 |
Nkosi Tafari has taken 7 shots with 1 on target (14% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 174 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 49th 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 611 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 76th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 781 | 57.60 | 73 |
| Accurate passes | 721 | 53.10 | 76 |
| Pass accuracy | 92.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Long balls won | 41 | 3.02 | 78 |
| Through balls won | 2 | 0.15 | 96 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 19 | 1.40 | 2 |
| Passes (final third) | 67 | 4.94 | 46 |
Nkosi Tafari has completed 721 of 781 passes at 92% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 73rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.29 | 46 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.44 | 40 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 72 |
| Duels won | 37 | 2.73 | 10 |
| Aerials won | 17 | 1.25 | 50 |
| Touches | 926 | 68.30 | 52 |
| Possession lost | 67 | 4.94 | 4 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.15 | 8 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.29 | 13 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.07 | 16 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 1 |
Nkosi Tafari completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 37 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 12 | 0.88 | 11 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 0.37 | 10 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 0.66 | 11 |
| Clearances | 64 | 4.72 | 70 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 58 | 4.28 | 68 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 5 | 0.37 | 65 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.15 | 89 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Nkosi Tafari makes 12 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 64 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 102 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 11th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 0.52 | 13 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.15 | 36 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 3.50 | n/a | 41 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 0.81 | 6 |
| 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 |
Nkosi Tafari has committed 7 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.5 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left center back (10 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 15 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1221 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Nkosi Tafari has attempted 7 shots with 1 on target, a 14% shot accuracy rate.
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 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nkosi Tafari has registered 12 tackles (5 won), 9 interceptions, and 64 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 721 from 781 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. Nkosi Tafari has won 37 of 68 total duels.
Discipline
Nkosi Tafari has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 4.
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 Seattle Sounders on July 21st. Los Angeles FC won 1-0. Nkosi Tafari played 7 minutes with a match rating of 6.51.
Recent matches
- July 13th0-3 winatLA Galaxy(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 21st1-0 winvsSeattle Sounders(7 mins, rating 6.51)
- March 31st3-2 lossatNashville SC(90 mins, rating 6.55)
- May 8th2-1 lossatSt. Louis City(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.16)
- March 12th1-4 lossvsHouston Dynamo(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.48)
Next fixture
Nkosi Tafari and Los Angeles FC are next in action on March 26th against Real Salt Lake in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Los Angeles FC vs Real Salt Lake match preview.
Teammates at Los Angeles FC
Nkosi Tafari currently plays alongside Mathieu Choinière, Cabral Carter, Sergi Palencia, Aaron Long, Artem Smolyakov, Denis Bouanga, Amin Boudri, Timothy Tillman, David Martínez, Ryan Raposo, Ryan Hollingshead, Igor Jesus, Eddie Segura, Hugo Lloris, Jacob Shaffelburg, Tyler Boyd, Thomas Hasal, Jeremy Ebobisse, Yevgen Cheberko, Heung-min Son, Nkosi Tafari, Mark Delgado, Kenny Nielsen, Jude Terry and Ryan Porteous at Los Angeles FC.