Ian Smith
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Ian Smith 2026 season stats
As a left back, Ian Smith has appeared in 12 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 322 minutes at an average rating of 6.12. 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 | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots | 4 | 1.10 | 90 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 78 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.28 | 94 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.28 | 62 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.56 | 96 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.80 | 74 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.56 | 74 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.28 | 89 |
Ian Smith has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 81 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 90th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ian Smith has 0 assists and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 161 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 187 | 52.30 | 58 |
| Accurate passes | 166 | 46.40 | 62 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 1.12 | 19 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 45 | 12.58 | 96 |
| Passes (final third) | 16 | 4.47 | 36 |
Ian Smith has completed 166 of 187 passes at 89% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 58th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.56 | 73 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.84 | 61 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 72 |
| Duels won | 31 | 8.66 | 98 |
| Aerials won | 15 | 4.19 | 98 |
| Touches | 281 | 78.50 | 80 |
| Possession lost | 34 | 9.50 | 48 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.28 | 21 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.84 | 63 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 1.68 | 90 |
Ian Smith completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 31 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 11 | 3.07 | 97 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 1.68 | 93 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 2.24 | 98 |
| Clearances | 13 | 3.63 | 47 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 12 | 3.35 | 38 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Ian Smith makes 11 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 13 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 29 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 97th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 1.68 | 84 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.84 | 99 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 18 |
| Foul involvements | 9 | 2.52 | 78 |
| 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 |
Ian Smith has committed 6 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left back (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Ian Smith previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 22 | 1,058 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 6.35 |
About Ian Smith
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Ian Smith has featured across 12 appearances (1 starts), totalling 322 minutes. Ian Smith has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ian Smith has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). Ian Smith has contributed 3 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ian Smith has registered 11 tackles (6 won), 8 interceptions, and 13 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 166 from 187 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Ian Smith has won 31 of 43 total duels.
Discipline
Ian Smith has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 3.
About Ian Smith
Ian Smith is a 24-year-old defender playing for Portland Timbers in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Ian Smith is left-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 16 July 2002.
Most recent appearance
Ian Smith's most recent match was away at Seattle Sounders on October 21st. Portland Timbers won 1-5. Ian Smith played 10 minutes with a match rating of 6.41.
Recent matches
- October 21st1-5 winatSeattle Sounders(10 mins, rating 6.41)
- November 4th1-3 lossvsSJ Earthquakes(34 mins, rating 7.41)
- January 6th2-0 lossatInter Miami(23 mins, rating 6.75)
- March 28th2-2 drawatCF Montréal(31 mins, rating 6.4)
- August 17th6-0 winvsSporting KC(29 mins, rating 7.21)
Next fixture
Ian Smith and Portland Timbers are next in action on March 26th against Dallas in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Portland Timbers vs Dallas match preview.
Teammates at Portland Timbers
Ian Smith currently plays alongside Eric Miller, Finn Surman, Hunter Sulte, Antony, Sawyer Jura, Diego Chará, Brandon Bye, Kamal Miller, Zac McGraw, Felipe Mora, Joao Ortiz, José Caicedo, Cole Bassett, Alex Bonetig, Jimer Fory, Kevin Kelsy, David Da Costa, Omir Fernandez, Trey Muse, Kristoffer Velde, James Pantemis, Ian Smith, Juan Mosquera, Gage Guerra, Ariel Lassiter and Alexander Aravena at Portland Timbers.