Danny Leyva
United States
Bet365Match-by-match stats
Danny Leyva 2026/2027 season stats
As a central midfielder, Danny Leyva has appeared in 6 Liga MX matches this season, totalling 523 minutes at an average rating of 7.06. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Liga MX midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots | 10 | 1.70 | 63 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.50 | 53 |
| Shot accuracy | 30.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.86 | 69 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.34 | 53 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 16 | 2.80 | 87 |
| Chances created | 12 | 2.07 | 78 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.17 | 46 |
Danny Leyva has taken 10 shots with 3 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 52 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 0.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 63rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Danny Leyva has 0 assists and 16 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 44 minutes. Danny Leyva has set up 16 shots for teammates, worth 1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 335 | 57.60 | 84 |
| Accurate passes | 268 | 46.10 | 74 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Long balls won | 23 | 3.96 | 89 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 1.38 | 88 |
| Backward passes | 44 | 7.57 | 51 |
| Passes (final third) | 69 | 11.87 | 98 |
Danny Leyva has completed 268 of 335 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 84th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.52 | 26 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 1.03 | 26 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 48 |
| Duels won | 30 | 5.16 | 57 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.34 | 33 |
| Touches | 450 | 77.40 | 93 |
| Possession lost | 111 | 19.10 | 92 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 1.20 | 79 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 1.89 | 73 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 1.20 | 57 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Danny Leyva completes 3 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 30 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (33rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 2.41 | 78 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 1.03 | 57 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.52 | 43 |
| Clearances | 7 | 1.20 | 64 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 35 | 6.02 | 78 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Danny Leyva makes 14 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 37 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 78th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 0.86 | 42 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.34 | 82 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Fouls per card | 2.50 | n/a | 62 |
| Foul involvements | 16 | 2.75 | 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 |
Danny Leyva has committed 5 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.5 fouls.
Positions played
Liga MXMainly central midfielder (3 appearances), also at right central midfielder (2) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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D. Leyva
23 yrs#6
L. Faravelli33 yrs#8
J. Ruiz21 yrs#10
J. Torres22 yrs#11M. Zaleta24 yrs#14
P. Pedraza Reyna26 yrs#16
R. Cortéz22 yrs#17
M. Espíndola22 yrs#21I. Tello20 yrs#188
28 yrs
24 yrs
Danny Leyva previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga MX | 17 | 1,355 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 27 | 7.05 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 18 | 734 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 12 | 5.89 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 14 | 268 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 5.55 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 19 | 648 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 6.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 19 | 954 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 22 | 6.16 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 24 | 861 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 5.96 |
About Danny Leyva
Liga MX 2026/2027 season
This season in the Liga MX, Danny Leyva has featured across 6 appearances (6 starts), totalling 523 minutes. Danny Leyva has attempted 10 shots with 3 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.50 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Danny Leyva has created 12 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (50% success rate). Danny Leyva has contributed 16 key passes and 32 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Danny Leyva has registered 14 tackles (6 won), 3 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 268 from 335 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Danny Leyva has won 30 of 59 total duels.
Discipline
Danny Leyva has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 11.
About Danny Leyva
Danny Leyva is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for Necaxa in the Liga MX, representing United States. Danny Leyva is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 5 May 2003.
Most recent appearance
Danny Leyva's most recent match was away at Cruz Azul on May 12th. Necaxa lost 1-3. Danny Leyva played 78 minutes, registering 3 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.67.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Danny Leyva and Necaxa are next in action on April 7th against Tigres UANL in the Liga MX. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Tigres UANL vs Necaxa match preview.
Teammates at Necaxa
Danny Leyva currently plays alongside Israel Tello, Pedro Pedraza Reyna, Owen González, Mauro Zaleta, Kevin Rosero, Christopher Andrade, Alexis Peña, Juan Valencia, Kaiky Marques Naves, Misael Pedroza, Juan Torres, Danny Leyva, Javier Ruiz, Carlos Vargas, Lorenzo Faravelli, Matías Espíndola, Francisco Méndez, Diego Ochoa, Raúl Alejandro Martínez Ruiz, Luis Jiménez, Miguel Emilio Rodríguez Macías, Emilio Martínez, Julián Carranza, Rogelio Cortéz and Agustín Oliveros at Necaxa.