Stephen Afrifa stats
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S. Afrifa
Sporting KCForward
S. Afrifa vs Austin
4 games played, 3 more on the benchStephen Afrifa's next match is on Sunday at 01:30 against Austin. See how Stephen Afrifa did in earlier matches against Austin.
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SKCvATX
Sunday 01:30Sun 01:30Before the next match
Sporting KC v Austin, SundayWhat Austin allow left strikers
Position stats2 appearances at LST against Austin in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersStephen Afrifa 2026 season stats
As a left striker, Stephen Afrifa has appeared in 25 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 910 minutes at an average rating of 6.68. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer attackers.
Attacking stats
Stephen Afrifa has taken 27 shots with 10 on target (37% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 34 minutes. Those shots are worth 2.9 expected goals (xG), 3.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 59th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Stephen Afrifa has 3 assists and 14 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 70 minutes. Stephen Afrifa has set up 17 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 78th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Stephen Afrifa has completed 209 of 241 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 48th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Stephen Afrifa completes 16 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 57 duels .
Defending stats
Stephen Afrifa makes 17 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 54 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 90th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Stephen Afrifa has committed 16 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left striker (6 appearances), also at right winger (1) and right striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
Sporting KC squad
Capita
24 yrs#7
A. Luiz
24 yrs#11
C. Harris
26 yrs#14S. Afrifa
25 yrs#17
T. Calheira
24 yrs#19S. Reid
18 yrs#29
S. Suleymanov
26 yrs#93
L. Berg Johnsen
27 yrs#4J. Bartlett21 yrs#16K. Agyabeng
20 yrs#20
Z. Bassong
27 yrs#22
R. Ramos19 yrs#24
O. Wolff21 yrs#33
25 yrs
26 yrs
29 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 9 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3.62 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 24 | 793 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 17 | 6.10 |
About Stephen Afrifa
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Stephen Afrifa has scored 3 goals and 3 assists across 25 appearances (8 starts), totalling 910 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Stephen Afrifa has attempted 27 shots with 10 on target, a 37% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.90 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Stephen Afrifa has created 13 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 16 successful dribbles from 32 attempts (50% success rate). Stephen Afrifa has contributed 14 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Stephen Afrifa has registered 17 tackles (6 won), 1 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 209 from 241 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Stephen Afrifa has won 57 of 129 total duels.
Discipline
Stephen Afrifa has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 14.
About Stephen Afrifa
Stephen Afrifa is a 25-year-old forward playing for Sporting KC in the Major League Soccer, representing Canada. Stephen Afrifa is right-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 19 February 2001.
Most recent appearance
Stephen Afrifa's most recent match was at home against Real Salt Lake on March 14th. Sporting KC lost 1-3. Stephen Afrifa played 61 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.81.
Recent matches
- March 14th1-3 lossvsReal Salt Lake(61 mins, rating 6.81)
- December 26th4-0 lossatNashville SC(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 13th3-3 drawvsPortland Timbers(71 mins, rating 6.84)
- July 5th2-1 lossatSeattle Sounders(76 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.14)
- September 15th0-2 winatHouston Dynamo(80 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 6.81)
Next fixture
Stephen Afrifa and Sporting KC are next in action on May 13th against Austin in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sporting KC vs Austin match preview.
Teammates at Sporting KC
Stephen Afrifa currently plays alongside Rubén Ramos, Kwaku Agyabeng, Taylor Calheira, Seymour Reid, Zorhan Bassong, Emir Karic, Wyatt Meyer, Ian Alexander James, Stefan Cleveland, Jacob Bartlett, Shapi Suleymanov, Jansen Miller, André Luiz, Stephen Afrifa, Diego Borges, Or Blorian, Jayden Reid, Jack Kortkamp, Jake Davis, Calvin Harris, Lasse Berg Johnsen, Moisés Mosquera, Justin Reynolds, John Pulskamp, Capita and Owen Wolff at Sporting KC.