Stephen Afrifa
Canada
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Stephen Afrifa 2026 season stats
As a right winger, Stephen Afrifa has appeared in 18 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 400 minutes at an average rating of 6.62. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.50 | 76 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.67 | 71 |
| Shots | 10 | 2.30 | 48 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1.10 | 62 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 75 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.40 | n/a | 66 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.23 | 26 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.45 | 14 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.67 | 59 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 60 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.90 | 24 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.67 | 23 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 9 |
Stephen Afrifa has taken 10 shots with 5 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 40 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 1.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 48th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Stephen Afrifa has 1 assist and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 133 minutes. Stephen Afrifa has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 60th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 134 | 30.20 | 72 |
| Accurate passes | 113 | 25.40 | 77 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.45 | 34 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.23 | 45 |
| Backward passes | 52 | 11.70 | 92 |
| Passes (final third) | 8 | 1.80 | 39 |
Stephen Afrifa has completed 113 of 134 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 72nd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 2.25 | 93 |
| Dribble attempts | 20 | 4.50 | 93 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 70 |
| Duels won | 36 | 8.10 | 98 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 1.35 | 65 |
| Touches | 246 | 55.40 | 83 |
| Possession lost | 63 | 14.18 | 63 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 1.13 | 89 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 2.02 | 83 |
| Dispossessed | 12 | 2.70 | 99 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 1.80 | 47 |
Stephen Afrifa completes 10 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 36 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 11 | 2.48 | 97 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 1.13 | 89 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Clearances | 6 | 1.35 | 89 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 14 | 3.15 | 61 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Stephen Afrifa makes 11 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 36 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 97th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 2.02 | 90 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.23 | 77 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Fouls per card | 9.00 | n/a | 70 |
| Foul involvements | 18 | 4.05 | 89 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Stephen Afrifa has committed 9 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right winger (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Stephen Afrifa previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 9 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3.62 |
| 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 2 goals and 1 assist across 18 appearances (1 starts), totalling 400 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Stephen Afrifa has attempted 10 shots with 5 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.49 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Stephen Afrifa has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 10 successful dribbles from 20 attempts (50% success rate). Stephen Afrifa has contributed 4 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Stephen Afrifa has registered 11 tackles (5 won), 0 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 113 from 134 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Stephen Afrifa has won 36 of 74 total duels.
Discipline
Stephen Afrifa has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 9.
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 away at Vancouver Whitecaps on January 16th. Sporting KC lost 0-3. Stephen Afrifa played 44 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.54.
Recent matches
- January 16th0-3 lossvsVancouver Whitecaps(44 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.54)
- June 12th2-1 lossatAtlanta United(28 mins, 1 goal, rating 6.9)
- August 11th1-1 drawvsSt. Louis City(15 mins, rating 6.58)
- October 28th2-0 lossatColorado Rapids(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 19th0-2 lossvsHouston Dynamo(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Stephen Afrifa and Sporting KC are next in action on March 17th against Dallas in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Dallas vs Sporting KC match preview.
Teammates at Sporting KC
Stephen Afrifa currently plays alongside Rubén Ramos, Zorhan Bassong, Jansen Miller, Ian James, André Luiz, Kwaku Agyabeng, Jacob Bartlett, Emir Karic, Diego Borges, Or Blorian, Shapi Suleymanov, Wyatt Meyer, Stephen Afrifa, Stefan Cleveland, Taylor Calheira, Jayden Reid, Jack Kortkamp, Jake Davis, Calvin Harris, Lasse Berg Johnsen, Moisés Mosquera, Justin Reynolds, Ryan Schewe, John Pulskamp, Capita and Owen Wolff at Sporting KC.