Matthew Edwards
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Matthew Edwards 2026 season stats
As a right back, Matthew Edwards has appeared in 8 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 311 minutes at an average rating of 5.73. 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 | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.29 | 91 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.30 | 28 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.29 | 64 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.30 | 96 |
| Key passes | 5 | 1.40 | 91 |
| Chances created | 5 | 1.45 | 99 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.29 | 90 |
Matthew Edwards has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 311 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 28th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Matthew Edwards has 1 assist and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 62 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 96th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 165 | 47.70 | 45 |
| Accurate passes | 141 | 40.80 | 45 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 1.74 | 44 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.58 | 80 |
| Backward passes | 39 | 11.29 | 92 |
| Passes (final third) | 25 | 7.23 | 75 |
Matthew Edwards has completed 141 of 165 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 45th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.29 | 46 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.87 | 64 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 24 |
| Duels won | 11 | 3.18 | 23 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 1.45 | 58 |
| Touches | 241 | 69.70 | 56 |
| Possession lost | 43 | 12.44 | 76 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.58 | 59 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.58 | 43 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.58 | 72 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1.16 | 73 |
Matthew Edwards completes 1 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 11 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 1.16 | 24 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.29 | 5 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.87 | 27 |
| Clearances | 9 | 2.60 | 30 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 9 | 2.60 | 16 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.29 | 48 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.29 | 97 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Matthew Edwards makes 4 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 78 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 24th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 2.03 | 94 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.29 | 70 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 78 |
| Foul involvements | 9 | 2.60 | 81 |
| 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 |
Matthew Edwards has committed 7 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right back (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Matthew Edwards previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 20 | 1,209 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 18 | 6.39 |
About Matthew Edwards
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Matthew Edwards has scored 1 assist across 8 appearances (3 starts), totalling 311 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Matthew Edwards has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matthew Edwards has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (33% success rate). Matthew Edwards has contributed 5 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matthew Edwards has registered 4 tackles (1 won), 3 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 141 from 165 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Matthew Edwards has won 11 of 27 total duels.
Discipline
Matthew Edwards has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 2.
About Matthew Edwards
Matthew Edwards is a 23-year-old defender playing for Atlanta United in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Matthew Edwards is -footed and wears the number 47 shirt. Born on 17 February 2003.
Most recent appearance
Matthew Edwards's most recent match was away at Nashville SC on April 10th. Atlanta United lost 1-0. Matthew Edwards played 62 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.44.
Recent matches
- April 10th1-0 lossatNashville SC(62 mins, rating 6.44)
- January 25th2-0 lossatColumbus Crew(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 14th1-1 drawatOrlando City(22 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.78)
- April 14th1-2 lossvsLA Galaxy(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 13th3-1 winvsCF Montréal(18 mins, rating 6.46)
Next fixture
Matthew Edwards and Atlanta United are next in action on December 22nd against Charlotte in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Charlotte vs Atlanta United match preview.
Teammates at Atlanta United
Matthew Edwards currently plays alongside Sergio Santos, Steven Alzate, Lucas Hoyos, Dominik Chong Qui, Cooper Sanchez, Aleksey Miranchuk, Ajani Fortune, Elías Báez, Santiago Pita, Jayden Hibbert, Ronald Hernández, Tomás Jacob, Pedro Amador, Adrian Gill, Tristan Muyumba, Adyn Torres, Will Reilly, Luke Brennan, Paulo Díaz, Miguel Almirón, Emmanuel Latte Lath, Matthew Edwards, Cayman Togashi, Fafà Picault, Enea Mihaj and Stian Gregersen at Atlanta United.