Niko Tsakiris
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Niko Tsakiris 2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Niko Tsakiris has appeared in 11 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 908 minutes at an average rating of 7.59. 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 | 72 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.59 | 89 |
| Shots | 22 | 2.20 | 85 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.60 | 72 |
| Shot accuracy | 27.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 63 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.20 | 79 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.79 | 84 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.79 | 91 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.10 | 86 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.40 | 93 |
| Key passes | 37 | 3.70 | 99 |
| Chances created | 21 | 2.08 | 94 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 0.59 | 91 |
Niko Tsakiris has taken 22 shots with 6 on target (27% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 41 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 85th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Niko Tsakiris has 4 assists and 37 key passes , creating 6 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 43 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 93rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 516 | 51.10 | 63 |
| Accurate passes | 438 | 43.40 | 59 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Long balls won | 29 | 2.87 | 83 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.10 | 77 |
| Accurate crosses | 25 | 2.48 | 98 |
| Backward passes | 136 | 13.48 | 94 |
| Passes (final third) | 58 | 5.75 | 49 |
Niko Tsakiris has completed 438 of 516 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 25 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 63rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.79 | 71 |
| Dribble attempts | 23 | 2.28 | 80 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 27 |
| Duels won | 40 | 3.96 | 34 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 0.20 | 12 |
| Touches | 739 | 73.20 | 77 |
| Possession lost | 185 | 18.34 | 96 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.69 | 44 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 1.29 | 54 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.89 | 49 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 1.88 | 75 |
Niko Tsakiris completes 8 dribbles at a 35% success rate and wins 40 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (12th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 18 | 1.78 | 51 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 0.89 | 35 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.20 | 4 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.30 | 6 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 27 | 2.68 | 8 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Niko Tsakiris makes 18 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 50 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 51st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 1.09 | 35 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.20 | 46 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Fouls per card | 5.50 | n/a | 56 |
| Foul involvements | 24 | 2.38 | 38 |
| 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 11 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly attacking midfielder (9 appearances), also at right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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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 11 appearances (10 starts), totalling 908 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Niko Tsakiris has attempted 22 shots with 6 on target, a 27% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Niko Tsakiris has created 21 chances including 6 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 8 successful dribbles from 23 attempts (35% success rate). Niko Tsakiris has contributed 37 key passes and 83 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Niko Tsakiris has registered 18 tackles (9 won), 2 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 438 from 516 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Niko Tsakiris has won 40 of 87 total duels.
Discipline
Niko Tsakiris has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 13.
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 Toronto on May 18th. SJ Earthquakes drew 1-1. Niko Tsakiris played 54 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 shot, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.1.
Recent matches
- May 18th1-1 drawatToronto(54 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.1)
- January 24th2-3 winatSt. Louis City(44 mins, rating 7.06)
- January 30th5-1 winvsAustin(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.88)
- June 20th1-4 winatLos Angeles FC(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.65)
- September 26th1-3 winatSporting KC(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.78)
Next fixture
Niko Tsakiris and SJ Earthquakes are next in action on March 26th against Orlando City in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the SJ Earthquakes vs Orlando City match preview.
Teammates at SJ Earthquakes
Niko Tsakiris currently plays alongside Paul Marie, Darius Johnson, Jack Jasinski, Jamar Ricketts, DeJuan Jones, Ronaldo Vieira, Reid Roberts, Max Floriani, Ousseni Bouda, Rohan Rajagopal, Jonathan González, Luka Jovanovic, Preston Judd, Benji Kikanović, Timo Werner, Kaedren Spivey, Ian Harkes, Noel Buck, Francesco Montali, Jack Skahan, Earl Edwards Jr., Daniel Munie, Edwyn Mendoza, Vítor Costa, Niko Tsakiris, Nick Fernandez, Beau Leroux, Dave Romney, N. Crockford and Nonso Adimabua at SJ Earthquakes.