Sam Junqua
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Sam Junqua 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Sam Junqua has appeared in 12 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 641 minutes at an average rating of 6.08. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.30 | 28 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 38 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.14 | 38 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.40 | 43 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.28 | 47 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.14 | 69 |
Sam Junqua has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 321 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 28th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Sam Junqua has 0 assists and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 321 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 429 | 60.20 | 77 |
| Accurate passes | 375 | 52.70 | 74 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Long balls won | 24 | 3.37 | 85 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.42 | 73 |
| Backward passes | 35 | 4.91 | 44 |
| Passes (final third) | 61 | 8.56 | 91 |
Sam Junqua has completed 375 of 429 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 77th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Duels won | 24 | 3.37 | 29 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 1.26 | 50 |
| Touches | 528 | 74.10 | 69 |
| Possession lost | 68 | 9.55 | 48 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.42 | 41 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.56 | 38 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0.28 | 13 |
Sam Junqua completes 0 dribbles and wins 24 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 11 | 1.54 | 44 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 0.98 | 44 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.42 | 2 |
| Clearances | 24 | 3.37 | 41 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 17 | 2.39 | 11 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.28 | 46 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Sam Junqua makes 11 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 24 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 58 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 44th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 1.26 | 63 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.28 | 67 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 4.50 | n/a | 64 |
| Foul involvements | 13 | 1.83 | 50 |
| 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 |
Sam Junqua has committed 9 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.5 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left center back (6 appearances).
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 | 32 | 1,824 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 27 | 6.72 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 31 | 2,241 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 36 | 6.98 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 25 | 1,213 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 5.99 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 16 | 594 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 5.52 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 22 | 1,612 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 34 | 6.69 |
About Sam Junqua
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Sam Junqua has featured across 12 appearances (6 starts), totalling 641 minutes. Sam Junqua has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sam Junqua has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Sam Junqua has contributed 3 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sam Junqua has registered 11 tackles (7 won), 3 interceptions, and 24 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 375 from 429 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Sam Junqua has won 24 of 43 total duels.
Discipline
Sam Junqua has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 4.
About Sam Junqua
Sam Junqua is a 29-year-old defender playing for Real Salt Lake in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Sam Junqua is left-footed and wears the number 29 shirt. Born on 9 November 1996.
Most recent appearance
Sam Junqua's most recent match was away at Minnesota United on April 10th. Real Salt Lake drew 1-1. Sam Junqua played 3 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- April 10th1-1 drawatMinnesota United(3 mins, rating 0)
- September 5th2-1 winvsColorado Rapids(26 mins, rating 6.57)
- June 19th3-0 winvsHouston Dynamo(90 mins, rating 6.94)
- May 25th3-1 lossatDallas(90 mins, rating 6.61)
- October 21st2-0 winvsPortland Timbers(90 mins, rating 7.04)
Next fixture
Sam Junqua and Real Salt Lake are next in action on March 26th against Los Angeles FC in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Los Angeles FC vs Real Salt Lake match preview.
Teammates at Real Salt Lake
Sam Junqua currently plays alongside Antonio Riquelme, Emeka Eneli, Alexandros Katranis, Sergi Solans, Diego Luna, Juan Manuel Sanabria, Juan Jose Arias, Zach Booth, Jesus Barea, Philip Quinton, Owen Anderson, Rafael Cabral, Noel Caliskan, Omar Marquez, Lukas Engel, Luis Rivera, Gio Villa, Zavier Gozo, Victor Olatunji, Dominik Marczuk, Stijn Spierings, Justen Glad, K. Henry, Griffin Dillon, Aiden Hezarkhani, Pablo Ruiz, DeAndre Yedlin, Saba Lobjanidze, Chance Cowell, Ariath Piol, Sam Junqua, Van Parker, Max Kerkvliet and Luca Moisa at Real Salt Lake.