Nkosi Tafari stats
United StatesNext match
Major League Soccer
1.57
4.75
5.25Match-by-match stats
N. Tafari
Los Angeles FCDefender
N. Tafari vs LA Galaxy
9 games played, 3 more on the benchNkosi Tafari's next match is on Monday at 01:00 against LA Galaxy. See how Nkosi Tafari did in earlier matches against LA Galaxy.
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LAFvLAG
Monday 01:00Mon 01:00Before the next match
Los Angeles FC v LA Galaxy, MondayWhat LA Galaxy allow left centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at LCB against LA Galaxy in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersNkosi Tafari 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Nkosi Tafari has appeared in 24 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,897 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.
Attacking stats
Nkosi Tafari has taken 17 shots with 3 on target (18% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 112 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.4 expected goals (xG), 0.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 76th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Nkosi Tafari has 1 assist and 5 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 474 minutes. Nkosi Tafari has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Nkosi Tafari has completed 1022 of 1124 passes at 91% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 61st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Nkosi Tafari completes 5 dribbles at a 71% success rate and wins 57 duels .
Defending stats
Nkosi Tafari makes 19 tackles and 20 interceptions , adding 111 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 100 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 8th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Nkosi Tafari has committed 9 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left center back (17 appearances), also at center back (3) and right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Los Angeles FC squad
H. Son
34 yrs#7
A. Sieb
23 yrs#9
J. Ebobisse
29 yrs#17
J. Shaffelburg
26 yrs#18
T. Boyd
31 yrs#19
D. Bouanga
31 yrs#20
Thayllon
20 yrs#43T. Mihalic
23 yrs#90
I. Jesus23 yrs#6
M. Delgado31 yrs#8
T. Tillman27 yrs#11S. Vásquez
22 yrs#20
R. Raposo27 yrs#21
J. Terry18 yrs#22
M. Choinière27 yrs#66
L. Walta
23 yrs#81
29 yrs
27 yrs
30 yrs
28 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 28 | 1,988 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 6.38 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 28 | 2,258 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 6.95 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 33 | 2,757 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 29 | 6.88 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 27 | 1,312 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 5.63 |
2021
| 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 24 appearances (21 starts), totalling 1897 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Nkosi Tafari has attempted 17 shots with 3 on target, a 18% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.37 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Nkosi Tafari has created 4 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (71% success rate). Nkosi Tafari has contributed 5 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Nkosi Tafari has registered 19 tackles (9 won), 20 interceptions, and 111 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1022 from 1124 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Nkosi Tafari has won 57 of 97 total duels.
Discipline
Nkosi Tafari has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 7.
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 New York City on February 1st. Los Angeles FC drew 1-1. Nkosi Tafari played 90 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.83.
Recent matches
- February 1st1-1 drawatNew York City(90 mins, rating 6.83)
- March 20th3-1 winvsAustin(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 7th1-1 drawvsVancouver Whitecaps(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 15th1-0 lossatDallas(46 mins, rating 6.81)
- June 4th2-2 drawatSJ Earthquakes(44 mins, rating 6.7)
Next fixture
Nkosi Tafari and Los Angeles FC are next in action on February 28th against LA Galaxy in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Los Angeles FC vs LA Galaxy match preview.
Teammates at Los Angeles FC
Nkosi Tafari currently plays alongside Denis Bouanga, Cabral Carter, Mathieu Choinière, Leo Walta, Nkosi Tafari, Christian Díaz, Ryan Hollingshead, Hugo Lloris, Thomas Hasal, Aaron Long, Tommy Mihalic, Thayllon, Tyler Boyd, Ryan Raposo, Jeremy Ebobisse, Igor Jesus, Timothy Tillman, Yevgen Cheberko, Heung-min Son, Ryan Porteous, Sergio Vásquez, Armindo Sieb, Jude Terry, Jacob Shaffelburg, Sergi Palencia, Kenny Nielsen, Mark Delgado and Eddie Segura at Los Angeles FC.