Anthony Markanich Jr. stats
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A. Markanich Jr.
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A. Markanich Jr. vs Houston Dynamo
4 games played, 2 more on the benchAnthony Markanich Jr.'s next match is on Sunday at 01:30 against Houston Dynamo. See how Anthony Markanich Jr. did in earlier matches against Houston Dynamo.
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HOUvMIN
Sunday 01:30Sun 01:30Before the next match
Houston Dynamo v Minnesota, SundayWhat Houston Dynamo allow left wing backs
Position stats9 appearances at LWB against Houston Dynamo in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersAnthony Markanich Jr. 2026 season stats
As a left wing back, Anthony Markanich Jr. has appeared in 29 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 2,412 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.
Attacking stats
Anthony Markanich Jr. has taken 49 shots with 18 on target (37% accuracy), scoring 8 goals. That is a shot roughly every 49 minutes. Those shots are worth 5.9 expected goals (xG), 6.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 98th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Anthony Markanich Jr. has 3 assists and 36 key passes , creating 8 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 78 minutes. Anthony Markanich Jr. has set up 39 shots for teammates, worth 4.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 77th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Anthony Markanich Jr. has completed 653 of 895 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 12 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 11th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Anthony Markanich Jr. completes 5 dribbles at a 36% success rate and wins 163 duels .
Defending stats
Anthony Markanich Jr. makes 56 tackles and 33 interceptions , adding 49 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 43 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 77th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Anthony Markanich Jr. has committed 31 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10.3 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left wing back (24 appearances), also at left back (3) and right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Minnesota squad
T. Chancalay
27 yrs#8
K. Yeboah
26 yrs#9
M. Malone
26 yrs#11M. Gonzalez
22 yrs#18
B. Hlongwane
26 yrs#21M. Caldeira
22 yrs#22M. Dieng
22 yrs#29D. Randell
19 yrs#98
J. Adebayo-Smith25 yrs#99
P. Stroud24 yrs#6
A. Jackson24 yrs#16
W. Trapp33 yrs#20
J. Gressel32 yrs#24
N. Triantis
23 yrs#25
J. Pereyra27 yrs#26
O. Gene
23 yrs#30
C. Harvey
26 yrs#67
38 yrs
21 yrs
27 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 35 | 2,265 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 61 | 6.65 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 23 | 1,397 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 40 | 6.96 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 21 | 1,052 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 32 | 6.86 |
2022
| 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 8 goals and 3 assists across 29 appearances (28 starts), totalling 2412 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Anthony Markanich Jr. has attempted 49 shots with 18 on target, a 37% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 5.94 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Anthony Markanich Jr. has created 31 chances including 8 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (36% success rate). Anthony Markanich Jr. has contributed 36 key passes and 35 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Anthony Markanich Jr. has registered 56 tackles (36 won), 33 interceptions, and 49 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 653 from 895 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Anthony Markanich Jr. has won 163 of 280 total duels.
Discipline
Anthony Markanich Jr. has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 31 fouls and winning 36.
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 at home against St. Louis City on September 29th. Minnesota won 3-2. Anthony Markanich Jr. played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.8.
Recent matches
- September 29th3-2 winvsSt. Louis City(90 mins, rating 6.8)
- January 13th2-2 drawvsHouston Dynamo(90 mins, rating 6.95)
- September 15th3-1 lossatSeattle Sounders(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.05)
- July 15th2-3 lossvsLA Galaxy(90 mins, rating 7.64)
- May 16th4-2 lossatSt. Louis City(90 mins, rating 7.44)
Next fixture
Anthony Markanich Jr. and Minnesota United are next in action on May 13th against Houston Dynamo in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Houston Dynamo vs Minnesota United match preview.
Teammates at Minnesota United
Anthony Markanich Jr. currently plays alongside Peter Stroud, Maurice Malone, Tomás Chancalay, Jordan Adebayo-Smith, Darius Randell, Julian Gressel, Alec Smir, Mauricio Gonzalez, Kyle Duncan, Mamadou Dieng, Anthony Markanich Jr., Wil Trapp, Carlos Harvey, AZ Jackson, Joaquín Pereyra, Drake Callender, D.J. Taylor, Owen Gene, Michael Boxall, Nectarios Triantis, Kieran Chandler, Nicolás Romero, Marcus Caldeira, Morris Duggan, Jefferson Díaz, Kayne Rizvanovich, Kelvin Yeboah, Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Cherrion Valerius at Minnesota United.