Anthony Markanich Jr.
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Anthony Markanich Jr. 2026 season stats
As a left wing back, Anthony Markanich Jr. has appeared in 15 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,192 minutes at an average rating of 7.13. 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 | 4 | 0.30 | 98 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.45 | 98 |
| Shots | 18 | 1.40 | 98 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.50 | 94 |
| Shot accuracy | 39.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Shot conversion | 22.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.57 | n/a | 88 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.30 | 95 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.60 | 94 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.23 | 75 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.08 | 89 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.20 | 90 |
| Key passes | 17 | 1.30 | 89 |
| Chances created | 12 | 0.91 | 89 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.23 | 82 |
Anthony Markanich Jr. has taken 18 shots with 7 on target (39% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 66 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 98th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Anthony Markanich Jr. has 2 assists and 17 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 99 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 90th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 457 | 34.50 | 15 |
| Accurate passes | 325 | 24.50 | 10 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 2 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 0.91 | 13 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.23 | 54 |
| Backward passes | 92 | 6.95 | 61 |
| Passes (final third) | 52 | 3.93 | 26 |
Anthony Markanich Jr. has completed 325 of 457 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 15th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.15 | 29 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.30 | 30 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 48 |
| Duels won | 88 | 6.64 | 95 |
| Aerials won | 41 | 3.10 | 94 |
| Touches | 711 | 53.70 | 10 |
| Possession lost | 178 | 13.44 | 83 |
| Dribbled past | 15 | 1.13 | 90 |
| Fouls won | 18 | 1.36 | 83 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.68 | 83 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 0.91 | 62 |
Anthony Markanich Jr. completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 88 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 31 | 2.34 | 84 |
| Tackles won | 21 | 1.59 | 89 |
| Interceptions | 20 | 1.51 | 78 |
| Clearances | 28 | 2.11 | 18 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 62 | 4.68 | 78 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.08 | 71 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Anthony Markanich Jr. makes 31 tackles and 20 interceptions , adding 28 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 38 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 84th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 1.13 | 55 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.15 | 36 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 7.50 | n/a | 81 |
| Foul involvements | 33 | 2.49 | 77 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Anthony Markanich Jr. has committed 15 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.5 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left wing back (10 appearances), also at left back (3) and right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Anthony Markanich Jr. previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 35 | 2,265 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 61 | 6.65 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 23 | 1,397 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 40 | 6.96 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 21 | 1,052 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 32 | 6.86 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 3 | 235 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 4.49 |
About Anthony Markanich Jr.
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Anthony Markanich Jr. has scored 4 goals and 2 assists across 15 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1192 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Anthony Markanich Jr. has attempted 18 shots with 7 on target, a 39% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Anthony Markanich Jr. has created 12 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (50% success rate). Anthony Markanich Jr. has contributed 17 key passes and 14 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Anthony Markanich Jr. has registered 31 tackles (21 won), 20 interceptions, and 28 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 325 from 457 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Anthony Markanich Jr. has won 88 of 151 total duels.
Discipline
Anthony Markanich Jr. has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 18.
About Anthony Markanich Jr.
Anthony Markanich Jr. is a 26-year-old defender playing for Minnesota United in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Anthony Markanich Jr. is -footed and wears the number 13 shirt. Born on 26 December 1999.
Most recent appearance
Anthony Markanich Jr.'s most recent match was away at Real Salt Lake on April 10th. Minnesota United drew 1-1. Anthony Markanich Jr. played 77 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.05.
Recent matches
- April 10th1-1 drawvsReal Salt Lake(77 mins, rating 7.05)
- June 14th2-1 lossatNew England(90 mins, rating 6.78)
- May 8th0-1 lossvsColorado Rapids(83 mins, rating 6.51)
- December 19th2-2 drawvsAustin(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.08)
- February 13th2-3 winatColumbus Crew(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 7.98)
Next fixture
Anthony Markanich Jr. 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
Anthony Markanich Jr. 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.