Josh Atencio
United States
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Josh Atencio 2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Josh Atencio has appeared in 18 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,087 minutes at an average rating of 6.69. 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 | 49 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.08 | 27 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.50 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 28 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 52 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 82 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.17 | 15 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.17 | 24 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Key passes | 12 | 1.00 | 47 |
| Chances created | 11 | 0.91 | 57 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 10 |
Josh Atencio has taken 6 shots with 2 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 181 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0.6 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 0 assists and 12 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 99 minutes. Josh Atencio has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 19th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 729 | 60.40 | 82 |
| Accurate passes | 635 | 52.60 | 79 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Long balls won | 25 | 2.07 | 60 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.17 | 39 |
| Backward passes | 141 | 11.67 | 83 |
| Passes (final third) | 80 | 6.62 | 63 |
Josh Atencio has completed 635 of 729 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 82nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.50 | 42 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 0.99 | 37 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 56 |
| Duels won | 38 | 3.15 | 17 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 0.66 | 53 |
| Touches | 873 | 72.30 | 75 |
| Possession lost | 120 | 9.94 | 39 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 0.99 | 72 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.33 | 3 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.50 | 16 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 0.83 | 34 |
Josh Atencio completes 6 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 38 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 20 | 1.66 | 46 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 0.83 | 30 |
| Interceptions | 17 | 1.41 | 80 |
| Clearances | 16 | 1.32 | 61 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 49 | 4.06 | 39 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.08 | 89 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Josh Atencio makes 20 tackles and 17 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 54 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 46th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 26 | 2.15 | 87 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.66 | 99 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Fouls per card | 3.25 | n/a | 22 |
| Foul involvements | 30 | 2.48 | 41 |
| 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 26 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.3 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left defensive midfielder (6 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (3) and left central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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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 18 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1087 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Josh Atencio has attempted 6 shots with 2 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.34 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Josh Atencio has created 11 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (50% success rate). Josh Atencio has contributed 12 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Josh Atencio has registered 20 tackles (10 won), 17 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 635 from 729 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Josh Atencio has won 38 of 91 total duels.
Discipline
Josh Atencio has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 26 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 Real Salt Lake on February 27th. Colorado Rapids won 1-0. Josh Atencio played 12 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.63.
Recent matches
- February 27th1-0 winvsReal Salt Lake(12 mins, rating 6.63)
- February 9th3-0 lossatSan Diego(46 mins, rating 6.65)
- October 28th2-0 winvsSporting KC(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.14)
- June 30th1-0 winvsAustin(32 mins, rating 6.78)
- March 20th1-0 lossatSt. Louis City(69 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.38)
Next fixture
Josh Atencio and Colorado Rapids are next in action on February 4th against Columbus Crew in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Columbus Crew vs Colorado Rapids match preview.
Teammates at Colorado Rapids
Josh Atencio currently plays alongside Kimani Stewart-Baynes, Ali Fadal, Miguel Navarro, Rob Holding, Keegan Rosenberry, Zack Steffen, Nicolas Hansen, Ibrahim Sadiq, Paxten Aaronson, Sayed Abu Farkhi, Kosi Thompson, Jackson Travis, Grant Gilmore, Darren Yapi, Noah Cobb, Mamadou Billo Diop, Youssef Maziz, Sydney Wathuta, Theodore Ku-DiPietro, Adam Beaudry, Loïc Williams, Reggie Cannon, Hamzat Ojediran, Wayne Frederick, Alex Harris, Donavan Phillip and Josh Atencio at Colorado Rapids.