Joel Waterman stats
Canada
Match-by-match stats
J. Waterman
PortlandDefender
J. Waterman vs Charlotte
6 games playedJoel Waterman's next match is on Sunday at 02:30 against Charlotte. See how Joel Waterman did in earlier matches against Charlotte.
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POTvCHL
Sunday 02:30Sun 02:30Before the next match
Portland v Charlotte, SundayWhat Charlotte allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Charlotte in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersJoel Waterman 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Joel Waterman has appeared in 21 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,552 minutes at an average rating of 6.75. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 21 | 1,552 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 20 | 6.75 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 148 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.50 |
| Total | 23 | 1,700 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 20 | 6.73 |
Attacking stats
Joel Waterman has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 517 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 8 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 222 minutes. Joel Waterman has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Joel Waterman has completed 1171 of 1295 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 95th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Joel Waterman completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 52 duels .
Defending stats
Joel Waterman makes 20 tackles and 19 interceptions , adding 71 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 78 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 22nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Joel Waterman has committed 18 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right center back (10 appearances), also at left center back (3) and center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Portland squad
A. Lassiter
32 yrs#7
Antony
25 yrs#11
V. Janssen
32 yrs#14
O. Fernandez
27 yrs#22
A. Aravena
24 yrs#28
G. Guerra23 yrs#88
K. Velde
27 yrs#99
D. Da Costa
25 yrs#10
C. Bassett25 yrs#17
D. Chará
40 yrs#21J. Caicedo
24 yrs#30E. Iziota19 yrs#73
J. Ortiz
30 yrs#80
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Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| 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 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 26 | 2,221 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 32 | 7.04 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 28 | 2,376 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 32 | 7.10 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 32 | 2,834 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 30 | 6.53 |
2021
| 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 21 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1552 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Joel Waterman has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.53 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joel Waterman has created 7 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (50% success rate). Joel Waterman has contributed 8 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joel Waterman has registered 20 tackles (10 won), 19 interceptions, and 71 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1171 from 1295 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Joel Waterman has won 52 of 91 total duels.
Discipline
Joel Waterman has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 12.
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 and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 24 January 1996.
Most recent appearance
Joel Waterman's most recent match was at home against Colorado Rapids on June 6th. Portland drew 0-0. Joel Waterman played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.08.
Recent matches
- June 6th0-0 drawvsColorado Rapids(90 mins, rating 7.08)
- March 20th2-0 lossatLA Galaxy(90 mins, rating 6.7)
- January 13th3-3 drawatSporting KC(90 mins, rating 6.43)
- October 7th0-1 lossvsAtlanta United(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.41)
- May 16th2-1 lossatDallas(90 mins, rating 7.01)
Next fixture
Joel Waterman and Portland Timbers are next in action on August 5th against Charlotte in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Portland Timbers vs Charlotte match preview.
Teammates at Portland Timbers
Joel Waterman currently plays alongside Omir Fernandez, Alex Bonetig, José Caicedo, Vincent Janssen, Diego Chará, Eric Miller, Eric Iziota, Cole Bassett, David Da Costa, Zac McGraw, Antony, Joao Ortiz, Brandon Bye, Joel Waterman, Ronald Hernández, Trey Muse, Kristoffer Velde, James Pantemis, Ian Smith, Juan Mosquera, Gage Guerra, Ariel Lassiter, Alexander Aravena, Jimer Fory, Kamal Miller, Hunter Sulte, Sawyer Jura and Finn Surman at Portland Timbers.