Anthony Markanich Jr.
United States
Bet365Match-by-match stats
Anthony Markanich Jr. 2026 season stats
As a left wing back, Anthony Markanich Jr. has appeared in 22 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,784 minutes at an average rating of 7.08. 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 | 6 | 0.30 | 98 |
| Goal involvements | 9 | 0.45 | 98 |
| Shots | 36 | 1.80 | 97 |
| Shots on target | 15 | 0.80 | 98 |
| Shot accuracy | 42.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.40 | n/a | 71 |
| Big chances missed | 10 | 0.50 | 99 |
| Shots off target | 17 | 0.86 | 98 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.20 | 71 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 84 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 92 |
| Key passes | 22 | 1.10 | 85 |
| Chances created | 17 | 0.86 | 87 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.25 | 87 |
Anthony Markanich Jr. has taken 36 shots with 15 on target (42% accuracy), scoring 6 goals. That is a shot roughly every 50 minutes. Those shots are worth 5.1 expected goals (xG), 5.9 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 97th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Anthony Markanich Jr. has 3 assists and 22 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 105 minutes. Anthony Markanich Jr. has set up 25 shots for teammates, worth 2.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 92nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 680 | 34.30 | 13 |
| Accurate passes | 494 | 24.90 | 8 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 2 |
| Long balls won | 19 | 0.96 | 14 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 6 | 0.30 | 67 |
| Backward passes | 141 | 7.11 | 62 |
| Passes (final third) | 79 | 3.99 | 22 |
Anthony Markanich Jr. has completed 494 of 680 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 6 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 13th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.10 | 23 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 0.35 | 37 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 19 |
| Duels won | 122 | 6.15 | 93 |
| Aerials won | 57 | 2.88 | 94 |
| Touches | 1054 | 53.20 | 9 |
| Possession lost | 257 | 12.97 | 82 |
| Dribbled past | 20 | 1.01 | 89 |
| Fouls won | 25 | 1.26 | 81 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 0.50 | 66 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 0.76 | 65 |
Anthony Markanich Jr. completes 2 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 122 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 42 | 2.12 | 79 |
| Tackles won | 28 | 1.41 | 82 |
| Interceptions | 23 | 1.16 | 52 |
| Clearances | 35 | 1.77 | 11 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 87 | 4.39 | 72 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 56 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Anthony Markanich Jr. makes 42 tackles and 23 interceptions , adding 35 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 42 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 79th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 1.11 | 56 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.15 | 37 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 7.33 | n/a | 84 |
| Foul involvements | 47 | 2.37 | 76 |
| 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 22 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.3 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left wing back (17 appearances), also at left back (3) and right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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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 6 goals and 3 assists across 22 appearances (21 starts), totalling 1784 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Anthony Markanich Jr. has attempted 36 shots with 15 on target, a 42% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 5.10 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Anthony Markanich Jr. has created 17 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (29% success rate). Anthony Markanich Jr. has contributed 22 key passes and 23 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Anthony Markanich Jr. has registered 42 tackles (28 won), 23 interceptions, and 35 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 494 from 680 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Anthony Markanich Jr. has won 122 of 214 total duels.
Discipline
Anthony Markanich Jr. has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 25.
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 Orlando City on January 16th. Minnesota United drew 3-3. Anthony Markanich Jr. played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 5 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.42.
Recent matches
- January 16th3-3 drawvsOrlando City(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.42)
- February 9th1-5 winatSJ Earthquakes(86 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.69)
- August 31st1-2 lossvsAtlanta United(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 6.92)
- October 28th1-1 drawatReal Salt Lake(90 mins, rating 6.69)
- May 19th1-1 drawvsSan Diego(65 mins, rating 6.58)
Next fixture
Anthony Markanich Jr. and Minnesota United are next in action on June 9th against Portland Timbers in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United match preview.
Teammates at Minnesota United
Anthony Markanich Jr. currently plays alongside Wil Trapp, Kyle Duncan, Peter Stroud, Maurice Malone, Joaquín Pereyra, Anthony Markanich Jr., Julian Gressel, Alec Smir, Carlos Harvey, Darius Randell, Drake Callender, AZ Jackson, Tomás Chancalay, Jordan Adebayo-Smith, Mamadou Dieng, Owen Gene, D.J. Taylor, Michael Boxall, Nectarios Triantis, Kieran Chandler, Mauricio González, Nicolás Romero, Marcus Caldeira, Morris Duggan, Jefferson Díaz, Kayne Rizvanovich, Kelvin Yeboah, Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Cherrion Valerius at Minnesota United.