Josh Bauer
United States
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Josh Bauer 2026 season stats
As a right back, Josh Bauer has appeared in 15 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 507 minutes at an average rating of 4.00. 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 | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.70 | 72 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 12 |
| 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 | 4 | 0.71 | 96 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.50 | 56 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.18 | 30 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 22 |
Josh Bauer has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 127 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 72nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Josh Bauer has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 507 minutes. Josh Bauer has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 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 | 296 | 52.50 | 58 |
| Accurate passes | 245 | 43.50 | 50 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Long balls won | 9 | 1.60 | 40 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.18 | 52 |
| Backward passes | 67 | 11.89 | 94 |
| Passes (final third) | 33 | 5.86 | 62 |
Josh Bauer has completed 245 of 296 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 58th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.36 | 58 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 1.60 | 88 |
| Dribble success | 0.2% | n/a | 14 |
| Duels won | 28 | 4.97 | 75 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 1.95 | 81 |
| Touches | 431 | 76.50 | 76 |
| Possession lost | 83 | 14.73 | 92 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.71 | 72 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.36 | 19 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.89 | 92 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 1.60 | 95 |
Josh Bauer completes 2 dribbles at a 22% success rate and wins 28 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 14 | 2.49 | 89 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 1.78 | 95 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 1.07 | 43 |
| Clearances | 20 | 3.55 | 46 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 17 | 3.02 | 26 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Josh Bauer makes 14 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 20 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 36 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 89th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 0.89 | 40 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.18 | 46 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 61 |
| Foul involvements | 7 | 1.24 | 26 |
| 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 |
Josh Bauer 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 (5 appearances), also at left 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 | 977 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 21 | 5.52 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 26 | 1,865 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 35 | 6.35 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 10 | 513 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6.27 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Josh Bauer
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Josh Bauer has featured across 15 appearances (6 starts), totalling 507 minutes. Josh Bauer has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.26 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Josh Bauer has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (22% success rate). Josh Bauer has contributed 3 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Josh Bauer has registered 14 tackles (10 won), 6 interceptions, and 20 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 245 from 296 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Josh Bauer has won 28 of 47 total duels.
Discipline
Josh Bauer has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 2.
About Josh Bauer
Josh Bauer is a 28-year-old defender playing for Nashville SC in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Josh Bauer is -footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 22 July 1998.
Most recent appearance
Josh Bauer's most recent match was away at New York RB on July 21st. Nashville SC won 0-1. Josh Bauer played 4 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- January 16th4-0 winvsCincinnati(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 17th3-2 winvsColumbus Crew(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 21st0-1 winatNew York RB(4 mins, rating 0)
- September 16th4-1 winvsInter Miami(3 mins, rating 0)
- April 8th2-2 drawatDC United(6 mins, rating 6.69)
Next fixture
Josh Bauer and Nashville SC are next in action on May 11th against New York City in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the New York City vs Nashville SC match preview.
Teammates at Nashville SC
Josh Bauer currently plays alongside Daniel Lovitz, Jordan Knight, Bryan Acosta, Marcos Painter, Xavier Valdez, Maxwell Woledzi, Jack Maher, Ahmed Qasem, F. Camara, Edvard Tagseth, Joe Willis, Hany Mukhtar, Sam Surridge, Zidane Yáñez, Patrick Yazbek, Brian Schwake, Josh Bauer, Cristian Espinoza, Malachi Molina, Shak Mohammed, Jeison Palacios, Owen Presthus, Reed Baker-Whiting, Thomas Williams, Matthew Corcoran, Alex Muyl and Warren Madrigal at Nashville SC.