Josh Atencio stats
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J. Atencio
ColoradoMidfielder
J. Atencio vs Vancouver
10 games played, 1 more on the benchJosh Atencio's next match is on Sunday at 01:30 against Vancouver. See how Josh Atencio did in earlier matches against Vancouver.
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CLRvVAN
Sunday 01:30Sun 01:30Before the next match
Colorado v Vancouver, SundayWhat Vancouver allow left defensive midfielders
Position stats5 appearances at LCDM against Vancouver in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersJosh Atencio 2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Josh Atencio has appeared in 26 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,565 minutes at an average rating of 6.66. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer midfielders.
Attacking stats
Josh Atencio has taken 9 shots with 3 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 174 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 13th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Josh Atencio has 1 assist and 16 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 104 minutes. Josh Atencio has set up 17 shots for teammates, worth 0.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 53rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Josh Atencio has completed 872 of 1017 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 78th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Josh Atencio completes 7 dribbles at a 47% success rate and wins 51 duels .
Defending stats
Josh Atencio makes 28 tackles and 25 interceptions , adding 20 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 38th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Josh Atencio has committed 37 fouls and received 10 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.7 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left defensive midfielder (6 appearances), also at left central midfielder (3) and right central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Colorado squad
M. Whittaker
25 yrs#7
S. Abu Farkhi
20 yrs#9
I. Sadiq
26 yrs#9
A. Harris
21 yrs#16
M. Billo Diop
20 yrs#26
K. Stewart-Baynes
21 yrs#27
D. Phillip
21 yrs#32
D. Yapi21 yrs#77
H. Ojediran
22 yrs#8
P. Aaronson23 yrs#10J. Atencio24 yrs#12
W. Frederick
22 yrs#13
A. Fadal22 yrs#15
T. Ku-DiPietro24 yrs#21
Y. Maziz
28 yrs#88
24 yrs
27 yrs
23 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 27 | 1,782 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 52 | 6.83 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 24 | 1,090 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 40 | 6.70 |
 Friendly International | 1 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.14 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 26 | 1,311 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 53 | 6.72 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 18 | 723 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 6.13 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 25 | 1,545 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 38 | 6.94 |
About Josh Atencio
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Josh Atencio has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 26 appearances (18 starts), totalling 1565 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Josh Atencio has attempted 9 shots with 3 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.44 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Josh Atencio has created 15 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 7 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (47% success rate). Josh Atencio has contributed 16 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Josh Atencio has registered 28 tackles (13 won), 25 interceptions, and 20 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 872 from 1017 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Josh Atencio has won 51 of 124 total duels.
Discipline
Josh Atencio has received 10 yellow cards this season, committing 37 fouls and winning 6.
About Josh Atencio
Josh Atencio is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for Colorado Rapids in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Josh Atencio is right-footed and wears the number 12 shirt. Born on 31 January 2002.
Most recent appearance
Josh Atencio's most recent match was away at Portland Timbers on June 6th. Colorado drew 0-0. Josh Atencio played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.8.
Recent matches
- June 6th0-0 drawatPortland Timbers(90 mins, rating 6.8)
- February 6th2-2 drawvsMinnesota United(30 mins, rating 6.21)
- February 24th1-1 drawvsSJ Earthquakes(83 mins, rating 6.84)
- December 8th3-2 lossatLA Galaxy(67 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.16)
- October 7th3-3 drawvsSeattle Sounders(18 mins, rating 6.24)
Next fixture
Josh Atencio and Colorado Rapids are next in action on May 13th against Vancouver Whitecaps in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Colorado Rapids vs Vancouver Whitecaps match preview.
Teammates at Colorado Rapids
Josh Atencio currently plays alongside Ali Fadal, Kimani Stewart-Baynes, Keegan Rosenberry, Bryan Dowd, Josh Atencio, Miguel Navarro, Grant Gilmore, Jackson Travis, Sayed Abu Farkhi, Mamadou Billo Diop, Rob Holding, Paxten Aaronson, Noah Cobb, Youssef Maziz, Kosi Thompson, Nicolas Hansen, Darren Yapi, Ibrahim Sadiq, Zack Steffen, Theodore Ku-DiPietro, Morgan Whittaker, Adam Beaudry, Loïc Williams, Reggie Cannon, Hamzat Ojediran, Wayne Frederick, Alex Harris and Donavan Phillip at Colorado Rapids.