Michael Boxall
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Michael Boxall 2026 season stats
As a center back, Michael Boxall has appeared in 7 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 398 minutes at an average rating of 6.57. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 7 | 398 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.57 |
 World Cup | 3 | 206 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.20 |
 Friendly International | 1 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.74 |
 WC Qualification Oceania | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Total | 12 | 779 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5.94 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 24 |
Michael Boxall has 0 assists and 0 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 151 | 34.10 | 14 |
| Accurate passes | 139 | 31.40 | 21 |
| Pass accuracy | 92.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.23 | 0 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.23 | 54 |
| Backward passes | 5 | 1.13 | 0 |
| Passes (final third) | 5 | 1.13 | 1 |
Michael Boxall has completed 139 of 151 passes at 92% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 14th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.23 | 39 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.23 | 26 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Duels won | 13 | 2.94 | 16 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 1.36 | 54 |
| Touches | 225 | 50.90 | 7 |
| Possession lost | 32 | 7.24 | 24 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.68 | 51 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0.45 | 32 |
Michael Boxall completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 13 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 0.68 | 6 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.23 | 4 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.90 | 31 |
| Clearances | 20 | 4.52 | 64 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 9 | 2.04 | 4 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Michael Boxall makes 3 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 20 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 133 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 6th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 1.13 | 55 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 7 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 1.81 | 48 |
| 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 |
Michael Boxall has committed 5 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly center back (3 appearances), also at right center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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27 yrs
27 yrs
Michael Boxall previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 35 | 3,068 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 25 | 6.92 |
| Friendly International | 5 | 450 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 6.72 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 35 | 3,106 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 33 | 6.92 |
| Friendly International | 4 | 286 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 32 | 2,856 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 42 | 7.09 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 32 | 2,913 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 5.67 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 26 | 2,279 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 45 | 6.96 |
About Michael Boxall
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Michael Boxall has featured across 7 appearances (5 starts), totalling 398 minutes.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Michael Boxall has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Michael Boxall has registered 3 tackles (1 won), 4 interceptions, and 20 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 139 from 151 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. Michael Boxall has won 13 of 27 total duels.
Discipline
Michael Boxall has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 3.
About Michael Boxall
Michael Boxall is a 37-year-old defender playing for Minnesota United in the Major League Soccer, representing New Zealand. Michael Boxall is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 18 August 1988.
Most recent appearance
Michael Boxall's most recent match was away at Belgium on February 7th. Minnesota United lost 1-5. Michael Boxall played 26 minutes with a match rating of 5.84.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Michael Boxall 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
Michael Boxall 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.