Michael Boxall
New Zealand
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Michael Boxall 2026 season stats
As a center back, Michael Boxall has appeared in 14 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,028 minutes at an average rating of 6.65. 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 | 14 | 1,028 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6.65 |
 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 | 19 | 1,409 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 6.23 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.20 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.09 | 71 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.09 | 22 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.09 | 38 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.20 | 22 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.18 | 30 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.18 | 77 |
Michael Boxall has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 514 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 12th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Michael Boxall has 0 assists and 2 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 514 minutes. Michael Boxall has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 368 | 32.20 | 10 |
| Accurate passes | 338 | 29.60 | 16 |
| Pass accuracy | 92.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 0.44 | 2 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.09 | 42 |
| Backward passes | 12 | 1.05 | 0 |
| Passes (final third) | 29 | 2.54 | 7 |
Michael Boxall has completed 338 of 368 passes at 92% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 10th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.09 | 21 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.09 | 12 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Duels won | 33 | 2.89 | 17 |
| Aerials won | 15 | 1.31 | 54 |
| Touches | 553 | 48.40 | 4 |
| Possession lost | 79 | 6.92 | 22 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.09 | 5 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 0.70 | 51 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.09 | 20 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0.35 | 29 |
Michael Boxall completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 33 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 0.79 | 7 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 0.53 | 17 |
| Interceptions | 15 | 1.31 | 63 |
| Clearances | 45 | 3.94 | 55 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 41 | 3.59 | 42 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.09 | 23 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Michael Boxall makes 9 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 45 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 114 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 7th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 1.23 | 66 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.26 | 68 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 4.67 | n/a | 56 |
| Foul involvements | 22 | 1.93 | 57 |
| 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 14 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.7 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly center back (9 appearances), also at right center back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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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 14 appearances (12 starts), totalling 1028 minutes. Michael Boxall has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.30 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Michael Boxall has created 2 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Michael Boxall has contributed 2 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Michael Boxall has registered 9 tackles (6 won), 15 interceptions, and 45 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 338 from 368 pass attempts, a 92% pass accuracy rate. Michael Boxall has won 33 of 65 total duels.
Discipline
Michael Boxall has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 8.
About Michael Boxall
Michael Boxall is a 38-year-old defender playing for Minnesota United in the Major League Soccer, representing New Zealand. Michael Boxall is right-footed and wears the number 15 shirt. Born on 18 August 1988.
Most recent appearance
Michael Boxall's most recent match was away at Orlando City on January 16th. Minnesota United drew 3-3. Michael Boxall played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.65.
Recent matches
- January 16th3-3 drawvsOrlando City(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.65)
- February 9th1-5 winatSJ Earthquakes(90 mins, rating 7.33)
- August 31st1-2 lossvsAtlanta United(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.22)
- October 28th1-1 drawatReal Salt Lake(90 mins, rating 6.8)
- May 19th1-1 drawvsSan Diego(90 mins, rating 6.6)
Next fixture
Michael Boxall and Minnesota United are next in action on June 9th against Portland Timbers in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United match preview.
Teammates at Minnesota United
Michael Boxall currently plays alongside Peter Stroud, Wil Trapp, Kyle Duncan, Maurice Malone, Joaquín Pereyra, Anthony Markanich Jr., Julian Gressel, Alec Smir, Carlos Harvey, Darius Randell, Drake Callender, AZ Jackson, Tomás Chancalay, Jordan Adebayo-Smith, Mamadou Dieng, Owen Gene, D.J. Taylor, Michael Boxall, Nectarios Triantis, Kieran Chandler, Mauricio González, Nicolás Romero, Marcus Caldeira, Morris Duggan, Jefferson Díaz, Kayne Rizvanovich, Kelvin Yeboah, Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Cherrion Valerius at Minnesota United.