D.J. Taylor
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D.J. Taylor 2026 season stats
As a right back, D.J. Taylor has appeared in 4 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 124 minutes at an average rating of 4.79. 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 | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 14 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Key passes | 2 | 1.50 | 93 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 25 |
D.J. Taylor has 0 assists and 2 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 54 | 39.20 | 24 |
| Accurate passes | 45 | 32.70 | 26 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 2.18 | 60 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.73 | 88 |
| Backward passes | 16 | 11.61 | 93 |
| Passes (final third) | 2 | 1.45 | 2 |
D.J. Taylor has completed 45 of 54 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 24th 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 | 6 | 4.35 | 56 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 1.45 | 58 |
| Touches | 77 | 55.90 | 14 |
| Possession lost | 14 | 10.16 | 53 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.73 | 75 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 2 |
D.J. Taylor completes 0 dribbles and wins 6 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 2.90 | 95 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 2.18 | 98 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.73 | 15 |
| Clearances | 6 | 4.35 | 61 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 3 | 2.18 | 7 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
D.J. Taylor makes 4 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 31 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 95th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 3.63 | 100 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.73 | 99 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 69 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 3.63 | 95 |
| 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 |
D.J. Taylor has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right back (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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D.J. Taylor previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 7 | 196 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.48 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 24 | 1,495 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 40 | 6.91 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 30 | 2,515 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 66 | 6.99 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 27 | 2,211 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 32 | 5.45 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 8 | 624 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 6.82 |
About D.J. Taylor
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, D.J. Taylor has featured across 4 appearances (1 starts), totalling 124 minutes.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, D.J. Taylor has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. D.J. Taylor has contributed 2 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, D.J. Taylor has registered 4 tackles (3 won), 1 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 45 from 54 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. D.J. Taylor has won 6 of 14 total duels.
Discipline
D.J. Taylor has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 0.
About D.J. Taylor
D.J. Taylor is a 28-year-old defender playing for Minnesota United in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. D.J. Taylor is -footed and wears the number 27 shirt. Born on 26 August 1997.
Most recent appearance
D.J. Taylor's most recent match was away at Vancouver Whitecaps on May 10th. Minnesota United lost 6-0. D.J. Taylor played 44 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 5.94.
Recent matches
- June 14th2-1 lossatNew England(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 8th0-1 lossvsColorado Rapids(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 19th2-2 drawvsAustin(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 13th2-3 winatColumbus Crew(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 21st0-1 lossvsLos Angeles FC(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
D.J. Taylor and Minnesota United are next in action on January 1st against Sporting KC in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sporting KC vs Minnesota United match preview.
Teammates at Minnesota United
D.J. Taylor currently plays alongside Anthony Markanich Jr., Kyle Duncan, Michael Boxall, Carlos Harvey, Drake Callender, Mamadou Dieng, Wil Trapp, Jordan Adebayo-Smith, D.J. Taylor, Tomás Chancalay, Julian Gressel, Dominik Fitz, Joaquín Pereyra, Darius Randell, Owen Gene, Alec Smir, Peter Stroud, Nectarios Triantis, Kenyel Michel, Kieran Chandler, Morris Duggan, Jefferson Díaz, Devin Padelford, Nicolás Romero, Mauricio González, Kayne Rizvanovich, Marcus Caldeira, Kelvin Yeboah and Bongokuhle Hlongwane at Minnesota United.