Niko Tsakiris
United States
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Niko Tsakiris 2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Niko Tsakiris has appeared in 15 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,156 minutes at an average rating of 7.33. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.20 | 75 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.47 | 83 |
| Shots | 24 | 1.90 | 79 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.50 | 66 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 52 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 66 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.23 | 80 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.70 | 81 |
| Shots blocked | 9 | 0.70 | 86 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.08 | 81 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.30 | 86 |
| Key passes | 40 | 3.10 | 98 |
| Chances created | 24 | 1.87 | 87 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.47 | 87 |
Niko Tsakiris has taken 24 shots with 6 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 48 minutes. Those shots are worth 3.5 expected goals (xG), 3.8 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 79th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Niko Tsakiris has 4 assists and 40 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 48 minutes. Niko Tsakiris has set up 44 shots for teammates, worth 2.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 86th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 667 | 51.90 | 66 |
| Accurate passes | 562 | 43.80 | 61 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Long balls won | 37 | 2.88 | 83 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.08 | 77 |
| Accurate crosses | 30 | 2.34 | 99 |
| Backward passes | 167 | 13.00 | 92 |
| Passes (final third) | 77 | 5.99 | 54 |
Niko Tsakiris has completed 562 of 667 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 30 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 66th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 0.78 | 68 |
| Dribble attempts | 27 | 2.10 | 77 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 25 |
| Duels won | 50 | 3.89 | 32 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.16 | 8 |
| Touches | 939 | 73.10 | 77 |
| Possession lost | 231 | 17.98 | 97 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.70 | 44 |
| Fouls won | 18 | 1.40 | 62 |
| Dispossessed | 14 | 1.09 | 62 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 1.48 | 68 |
Niko Tsakiris completes 10 dribbles at a 37% success rate and wins 50 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (8th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 22 | 1.71 | 46 |
| Tackles won | 11 | 0.86 | 33 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.31 | 7 |
| Clearances | 5 | 0.39 | 8 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 32 | 2.49 | 4 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Niko Tsakiris makes 22 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 53 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 46th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 1.01 | 29 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.16 | 35 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Fouls per card | 6.50 | n/a | 63 |
| Foul involvements | 31 | 2.41 | 36 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Niko Tsakiris has committed 13 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.5 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly attacking midfielder (12 appearances), also at right central midfielder (1) and right attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Niko Tsakiris previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 11 | 362 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 6.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 24 | 1,386 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 25 | 6.74 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 16 | 643 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 11 | 455 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 6.18 |
About Niko Tsakiris
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Niko Tsakiris has scored 2 goals and 4 assists across 15 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1156 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Niko Tsakiris has attempted 24 shots with 6 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 3.50 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Niko Tsakiris has created 24 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 10 successful dribbles from 27 attempts (37% success rate). Niko Tsakiris has contributed 40 key passes and 96 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Niko Tsakiris has registered 22 tackles (11 won), 4 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 562 from 667 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Niko Tsakiris has won 50 of 109 total duels.
Discipline
Niko Tsakiris has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 18.
About Niko Tsakiris
Niko Tsakiris is a 21-year-old midfielder playing for SJ Earthquakes in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Niko Tsakiris is left-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 19 June 2005.
Most recent appearance
Niko Tsakiris's most recent match was away at Houston Dynamo on January 16th. SJ Earthquakes drew 0-0. Niko Tsakiris played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.91.
Recent matches
- January 16th0-0 drawatHouston Dynamo(90 mins, rating 6.91)
- February 9th1-5 lossvsMinnesota United(66 mins, rating 6.3)
- November 23rd1-0 lossatLA Galaxy(46 mins, rating 6.62)
- December 9th1-3 lossvsSt. Louis City(46 mins, rating 6.55)
- May 18th1-1 drawatToronto(54 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.1)
Next fixture
Niko Tsakiris and SJ Earthquakes are next in action on March 17th against Austin in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Austin vs SJ Earthquakes match preview.
Teammates at SJ Earthquakes
Niko Tsakiris currently plays alongside Reid Roberts, Timo Werner, Preston Judd, Ian Harkes, Jamar Ricketts, Ousseni Bouda, Luka Jovanovic, Jonathan González, Eduard Löwen, DeJuan Jones, Max Floriani, Paul Marie, Darius Johnson, Noel Buck, Francesco Montali, Jack Skahan, Earl Edwards Jr., Daniel Munie, Vítor Costa, Edwyn Mendoza, Dave Romney, Nick Fernandez, Niko Tsakiris, Nonso Adimabua, Beau Leroux, N. Crockford, Rohan Rajagopal, Jack Jasinski, Ronaldo Vieira, Benji Kikanović, Kaedren Spivey and Angus Gunn at SJ Earthquakes.