Josh Atencio
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Josh Atencio 2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Josh Atencio has appeared in 12 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 748 minutes at an average rating of 6.67. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 52 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.12 | 36 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.40 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 31 |
| Shot accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Shot conversion | 33.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 79 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.12 | 11 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.50 | 12 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.36 | 18 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 13 |
Josh Atencio has taken 3 shots with 2 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 249 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 11th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Josh Atencio has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 249 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 550 | 66.20 | 92 |
| Accurate passes | 485 | 58.40 | 89 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 66 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 2.17 | 60 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.12 | 35 |
| Backward passes | 108 | 12.99 | 91 |
| Passes (final third) | 55 | 6.62 | 68 |
Josh Atencio has completed 485 of 550 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 92nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.24 | 17 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 0.96 | 40 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 13 |
| Duels won | 28 | 3.37 | 20 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 0.84 | 66 |
| Touches | 649 | 78.10 | 87 |
| Possession lost | 84 | 10.11 | 41 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.72 | 46 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.48 | 9 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.60 | 24 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 1.20 | 39 |
Josh Atencio completes 2 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 28 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 15 | 1.80 | 52 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 0.96 | 43 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 1.32 | 74 |
| Clearances | 11 | 1.32 | 56 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 38 | 4.57 | 52 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.12 | 91 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Josh Atencio makes 15 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 50 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 52nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 1.80 | 75 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.72 | 99 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Fouls per card | 2.50 | n/a | 21 |
| Foul involvements | 19 | 2.29 | 36 |
| 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 |
Josh Atencio has committed 15 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.5 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left defensive midfielder (5 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (3) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Josh Atencio previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 27 | 1,782 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 52 | 6.83 |
| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 26 | 1,311 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 53 | 6.72 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 18 | 723 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 6.13 |
| 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 across 12 appearances (9 starts), totalling 748 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Josh Atencio has attempted 3 shots with 2 on target, a 67% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Josh Atencio has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (25% success rate). Josh Atencio has contributed 4 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Josh Atencio has registered 15 tackles (8 won), 11 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 485 from 550 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Josh Atencio has won 28 of 61 total duels.
Discipline
Josh Atencio has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 4.
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 Dallas on November 4th. Colorado Rapids lost 1-2. Josh Atencio played 90 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.81.
Recent matches
- November 4th1-2 lossvsDallas(90 mins, rating 6.81)
- September 5th2-1 lossatReal Salt Lake(38 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.25)
- May 8th0-1 winatMinnesota United(0 mins)
- March 26th1-0 lossatHouston Dynamo(40 mins, rating 6.48)
- April 18th3-1 lossatVancouver Whitecaps(0 mins)
Next fixture
Josh Atencio and Colorado Rapids are next in action on February 12th against San Diego in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Colorado Rapids vs San Diego match preview.
Teammates at Colorado Rapids
Josh Atencio currently plays alongside Ali Fadal, Adam Beaudry, Bryce Jamison, Josh Atencio, Noah Cobb, Loïc Williams, Alexis Manyoma, Rob Holding, Sydney Wathuta, Keegan Rosenberry, Rafael Navarro, Theodore Ku-DiPietro, Jackson Travis, Paxten Aaronson, Zack Steffen, Kosi Thompson, Mamadou Billo Diop, Miguel Navarro, Kimani Stewart-Baynes, Darren Yapi, Nicolas Hansen, Reggie Cannon, Donavan Phillip, Lucas Herrington, Dante Sealy, Wayne Frederick and Alex Harris at Colorado Rapids.