Joel Waterman
Canada
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Joel Waterman 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Joel Waterman has appeared in 15 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,093 minutes at an average rating of 6.73. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 15 | 1,093 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 6.73 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 148 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.50 |
| Total | 17 | 1,241 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 6.70 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.08 | 49 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.20 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 39 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Shot conversion | 50.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 95 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.08 | 20 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.30 | 35 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.25 | 43 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.08 | 54 |
Joel Waterman has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 547 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 0.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 12th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Joel Waterman has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 364 minutes. Joel Waterman has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 886 | 73.00 | 93 |
| Accurate passes | 797 | 65.60 | 92 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Long balls won | 39 | 3.21 | 83 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 49 | 4.03 | 35 |
| Passes (final third) | 74 | 6.09 | 64 |
Joel Waterman has completed 797 of 886 passes at 90% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 93rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.08 | 20 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.16 | 20 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 50 |
| Duels won | 37 | 3.05 | 23 |
| Aerials won | 15 | 1.24 | 49 |
| Touches | 1020 | 84.00 | 90 |
| Possession lost | 101 | 8.32 | 35 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.25 | 15 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 0.66 | 49 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 0.25 | 43 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 0.49 | 46 |
Joel Waterman completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 37 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 1.15 | 25 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 0.58 | 20 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 0.91 | 31 |
| Clearances | 57 | 4.69 | 70 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 56 | 4.61 | 77 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 6 | 0.49 | 81 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Joel Waterman makes 14 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 57 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 78 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 25th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 1.15 | 60 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.41 | 90 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 2.80 | n/a | 25 |
| Foul involvements | 22 | 1.81 | 51 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Joel Waterman has committed 14 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.8 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right center back (7 appearances), also at center back (2) and left center back (1).
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 | 2,270 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 32 | 6.82 |
| Friendly International | 7 | 379 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5.66 |
 CONCACAF Gold Cup | 3 | 213 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.84 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 26 | 2,221 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 32 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 28 | 2,376 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 32 | 7.10 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 32 | 2,834 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 30 | 6.53 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 21 | 1,765 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 27 | 6.35 |
About Joel Waterman
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Joel Waterman has scored 1 goal across 15 appearances (11 starts), totalling 1093 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Joel Waterman has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.47 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joel Waterman has created 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Joel Waterman has contributed 4 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joel Waterman has registered 14 tackles (7 won), 11 interceptions, and 57 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 797 from 886 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Joel Waterman has won 37 of 69 total duels.
Discipline
Joel Waterman has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 8.
About Joel Waterman
Joel Waterman is a 30-year-old defender playing for Portland Timbers in the Major League Soccer, representing Canada. Joel Waterman is right-footed. Born on 24 January 1996.
Most recent appearance
Joel Waterman's most recent match was away at New York RB on October 7th. Portland Timbers drew 1-1. Joel Waterman played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.54.
Recent matches
- August 3rd2-2 drawatSeattle Sounders(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 7th1-1 drawatNew York RB(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.54)
- July 21st1-2 winatOrlando City(90 mins, rating 6.93)
- March 1st2-1 winvsPortland Timbers(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 19th2-1 winvsCharlotte(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.82)
Next fixture
Joel Waterman and Portland Timbers are next in action on June 9th against Minnesota United in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United match preview.
Teammates at Portland Timbers
Joel Waterman currently plays alongside Vincent Janssen, Diego Chará, Eric Miller, Alex Bonetig, Cole Bassett, Omir Fernandez, David Da Costa, Antony, Zac McGraw, Joao Ortiz, Brandon Bye, Joel Waterman, Ronald Hernández, Trey Muse, Kristoffer Velde, James Pantemis, Gage Guerra, Ian Smith, Juan Mosquera, Ariel Lassiter, Alexander Aravena, Hunter Sulte, Jimer Fory, José Caicedo, Kamal Miller, Finn Surman and Sawyer Jura at Portland Timbers.