Matthew Edwards
United States
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Matthew Edwards 2026 season stats
As a right back, Matthew Edwards has appeared in 14 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 625 minutes at an average rating of 6.07. 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 | 30 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.14 | 69 |
| Shots | 2 | 0.30 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.14 | 31 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.14 | 55 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.70 | 70 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.72 | 81 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.14 | 69 |
Matthew Edwards has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 313 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 24th 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 125 minutes. Matthew Edwards has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 75th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 254 | 36.60 | 17 |
| Accurate passes | 221 | 31.80 | 22 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Long balls won | 9 | 1.30 | 29 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.29 | 66 |
| Backward passes | 63 | 9.07 | 78 |
| Passes (final third) | 32 | 4.61 | 39 |
Matthew Edwards has completed 221 of 254 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 17th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.72 | 84 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 1.15 | 78 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 71 |
| Duels won | 29 | 4.18 | 55 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 0.86 | 25 |
| Touches | 406 | 58.50 | 19 |
| Possession lost | 72 | 10.37 | 60 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.72 | 73 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.29 | 15 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.72 | 86 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0.72 | 62 |
Matthew Edwards completes 5 dribbles at a 63% success rate and wins 29 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (25th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 17 | 2.45 | 88 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 1.44 | 83 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 1.87 | 92 |
| Clearances | 19 | 2.74 | 29 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 21 | 3.02 | 26 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.29 | 63 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.14 | 83 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Matthew Edwards makes 17 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 19 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 37 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 88th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 12 | 1.73 | 88 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.29 | 75 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 73 |
| Foul involvements | 14 | 2.02 | 62 |
| 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 12 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right back (5 appearances), also at left back (1) and right wing back (1).
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 14 appearances (7 starts), totalling 625 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Matthew Edwards has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.05 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matthew Edwards has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (63% success rate). Matthew Edwards has contributed 5 key passes and 17 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matthew Edwards has registered 17 tackles (10 won), 13 interceptions, and 19 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 221 from 254 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Matthew Edwards has won 29 of 61 total duels.
Discipline
Matthew Edwards has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 12 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 Charlotte on December 6th. Atlanta United lost 0-2. Matthew Edwards played 64 minutes, registering 1 shot, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.95.
Recent matches
- December 6th0-2 lossvsCharlotte(64 mins, rating 6.95)
- June 12th2-1 winvsSporting KC(12 mins, rating 6.59)
- August 31st1-2 winatMinnesota United(11 mins, rating 6.44)
- August 6th2-1 winvsNew York RB(68 mins, rating 6.38)
- April 8th3-2 lossatPhiladelphia Union(90 mins, rating 6.64)
Next fixture
Matthew Edwards and Atlanta United are next in action on February 4th against Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Inter Miami vs Atlanta United match preview.
Teammates at Atlanta United
Matthew Edwards currently plays alongside Elías Báez, Mauricio Amaro, Breel Embolo, Lucas Hoyos, Tomás Jacob, Adrian Gill, Dominik Chong Qui, Giuliano Galoppo, Aleksey Miranchuk, Ajani Fortune, Will Reilly, Luke Brennan, Sergio Santos, Santiago Pita, Jayden Hibbert, Tristan Muyumba, Cooper Sanchez, Steven Alzate, Paulo Díaz, Júnior Alonso, Miguel Almirón, Cayman Togashi, Matthew Edwards, Fafà Picault and Enea Mihaj at Atlanta United.