Sam Junqua
United States
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Sam Junqua 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Sam Junqua has appeared in 16 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 943 minutes at an average rating of 6.25. 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 | 30 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.10 | 56 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.50 | 46 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 62 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.29 | 61 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.40 | 47 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.29 | 48 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.19 | 79 |
Sam Junqua has taken 5 shots with 2 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 189 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0.7 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 46th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Sam Junqua has 1 assist and 4 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 314 minutes. Sam Junqua has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 75th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 572 | 54.60 | 66 |
| Accurate passes | 491 | 46.90 | 61 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Long balls won | 33 | 3.15 | 83 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.38 | 72 |
| Backward passes | 47 | 4.49 | 41 |
| Passes (final third) | 72 | 6.87 | 74 |
Sam Junqua has completed 491 of 572 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 66th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.10 | 23 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.29 | 32 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 23 |
| Duels won | 42 | 4.01 | 46 |
| Aerials won | 16 | 1.53 | 65 |
| Touches | 736 | 70.20 | 58 |
| Possession lost | 103 | 9.83 | 52 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.38 | 32 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 0.95 | 67 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.10 | 22 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0.48 | 44 |
Sam Junqua completes 1 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 42 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 16 | 1.53 | 45 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 0.95 | 43 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.67 | 12 |
| Clearances | 40 | 3.82 | 54 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 25 | 2.39 | 10 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 4 | 0.38 | 73 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Sam Junqua makes 16 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 40 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 59 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 45th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 1.05 | 51 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.19 | 48 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 5.50 | n/a | 67 |
| Foul involvements | 21 | 2.00 | 61 |
| 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 11 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left center back (9 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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27 yrs
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Sam Junqua previous seasons
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 scored 1 assist across 16 appearances (9 starts), totalling 943 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Sam Junqua has attempted 5 shots with 2 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.30 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sam Junqua has created 3 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (33% success rate). Sam Junqua has contributed 4 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sam Junqua has registered 16 tackles (10 won), 7 interceptions, and 40 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 491 from 572 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Sam Junqua has won 42 of 72 total duels.
Discipline
Sam Junqua has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 10.
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 Colorado Rapids on February 27th. Real Salt Lake lost 1-0. Sam Junqua played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.52.
Recent matches
- February 27th1-0 lossatColorado Rapids(90 mins, rating 6.52)
- October 7th2-1 lossatOrlando City(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.86)
- October 12th3-4 lossvsDallas(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 28th1-1 drawvsMinnesota United(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 19th1-1 drawatSt. Louis City(90 mins, rating 7.34)
Next fixture
Sam Junqua and Real Salt Lake are next in action on April 28th against Los Angeles FC in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles FC match preview.
Teammates at Real Salt Lake
Sam Junqua currently plays alongside Diego RocĂo, Zach Booth, Owen Anderson, Noel Caliskan, Dusan Zagar, Jason Shokalook, Antonio Riquelme, Sergi Solans, Stijn Spierings, Lukas Engel, Gio Villa, Dominik Marczuk, Colin Guske, Taylor Booth, Kobi Henry, Omar Marquez, Griffin Dillon, Morgan Guilavogui, Mason Stajduhar, Victor Olatunji, Justen Glad, Juan Jose Arias, Aiden Hezarkhani, DeAndre Yedlin, Saba Lobjanidze, Chance Cowell, Lineker Rodrigues dos Santos, Ariath Piol, Sam Junqua, Van Parker, Luca Moisa, Max Kerkvliet, Emeka Eneli, Philip Quinton, Rafael Cabral, Juan Manuel Sanabria, Diego Luna, Luis Rivera and Alexandros Katranis at Real Salt Lake.