Michael Boxall stats
New ZealandNext match
Major League Soccer
2.00
3.80
3.40Match-by-match stats
M. Boxall
MinnesotaDefender
M. Boxall vs Houston Dynamo
10 games played, 1 more on the benchMichael Boxall's next match is on Sun 25 Oct at 01:30 against Houston Dynamo. See how Michael Boxall did in earlier matches against Houston Dynamo.
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HOUvMIN
Sun 25 Oct 01:30Sun 01:30Before the next match
Houston Dynamo v Minnesota, Sun 25 OctWhat Houston Dynamo allow centre backs
Position stats9 appearances at CB against Houston Dynamo in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersMichael Boxall 2026 season stats
As a center back, Michael Boxall has appeared in 21 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,569 minutes at an average rating of 6.20. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 21 | 1,569 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 6.20 |
 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 | - |
| Total | 26 | 1,950 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 5.98 |
Attacking stats
Michael Boxall has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 785 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 4th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Michael Boxall has 0 assists and 5 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 314 minutes. Michael Boxall has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Michael Boxall has completed 575 of 631 passes at 91% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 15th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Michael Boxall completes 4 dribbles at a 80% success rate and wins 55 duels .
Defending stats
Michael Boxall makes 16 tackles and 23 interceptions , adding 66 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 98 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 9th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Michael Boxall has committed 20 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly center back (14 appearances), also at right center back (3) and left center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Minnesota squad
T. Chancalay
27 yrs#8
K. Yeboah
26 yrs#9
M. Malone
26 yrs#11M. Gonzalez
22 yrs#18
B. Hlongwane
26 yrs#21M. Caldeira
22 yrs#22M. Dieng
22 yrs#29D. Randell
19 yrs#98
J. Adebayo-Smith25 yrs#99
P. Stroud24 yrs#6
A. Jackson24 yrs#16
W. Trapp33 yrs#20
J. Gressel32 yrs#24
N. Triantis
23 yrs#25
J. Pereyra27 yrs#26
O. Gene
23 yrs#30
C. Harvey
26 yrs#67
21 yrs
27 yrs
New Zealand squad
L. Rogerson28 yrs#7
C. Wood34 yrs#9
B. Waine25 yrs#19
J. Randall24 yrs#21S. Ukich19 yrs#23M. Dyer29 yrs#24
L. Bayliss24 yrs#6
M. Stamenić24 yrs#6
E. Just26 yrs#8
A. Rufer30 yrs#14
C. McCowatt27 yrs#18
O. Parker-Price27 yrs#23
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| 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 |
2024
| 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 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 32 | 2,856 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 42 | 7.09 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 32 | 2,913 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 5.67 |
2021
| 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 21 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1569 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 5 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (80% success rate). Michael Boxall has contributed 5 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Michael Boxall has registered 16 tackles (9 won), 23 interceptions, and 66 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 575 from 631 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Michael Boxall has won 55 of 105 total duels.
Discipline
Michael Boxall has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 20 fouls and winning 12.
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 at home against St. Louis City on September 29th. Minnesota won 3-2. Michael Boxall played 1 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- September 29th3-2 winvsSt. Louis City(1 mins, rating 0)
- February 6th2-2 drawatColorado Rapids(90 mins, rating 6.59)
- January 13th2-2 drawvsHouston Dynamo(90 mins, rating 5.9)
- September 15th3-1 lossatSeattle Sounders(90 mins, rating 6.42)
- July 15th2-3 lossvsLA Galaxy(0 mins)
Next fixture
Michael Boxall and Minnesota United are next in action on May 13th against Houston Dynamo in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Houston Dynamo vs Minnesota United match preview.
Teammates at Minnesota United
Michael Boxall currently plays alongside Peter Stroud, Maurice Malone, Tomás Chancalay, Jordan Adebayo-Smith, Darius Randell, Julian Gressel, Alec Smir, Mauricio Gonzalez, Kyle Duncan, Mamadou Dieng, Anthony Markanich Jr., Wil Trapp, Carlos Harvey, AZ Jackson, Joaquín Pereyra, Drake Callender, D.J. Taylor, Owen Gene, Michael Boxall, Nectarios Triantis, Kieran Chandler, Nicolás Romero, Marcus Caldeira, Morris Duggan, Jefferson Díaz, Kayne Rizvanovich, Kelvin Yeboah, Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Cherrion Valerius at Minnesota United.