Ian Smith stats
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I. Smith
PortlandDefenderBefore the next match
Portland v Charlotte, Sun 25 Oct
What Charlotte allow left wing backs
Position stats4 appearances at LWB against Charlotte in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersIan Smith 2026 season stats
As a left back, Ian Smith has appeared in 22 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 540 minutes at an average rating of 5.72. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Attacking stats
Ian Smith has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 90 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 88th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ian Smith has 0 assists and 7 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 90 minutes. Ian Smith has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 0.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Ian Smith has completed 302 of 343 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 72nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Ian Smith completes 6 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 52 duels .
Defending stats
Ian Smith makes 18 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 21 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 30 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 96th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Ian Smith has committed 10 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.3 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left back (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Portland squad
A. Lassiter
32 yrs#7
Antony
25 yrs#11
V. Janssen
32 yrs#14
O. Fernandez
27 yrs#22
A. Aravena
24 yrs#28G. Guerra23 yrs#88
K. Velde
27 yrs#99
D. Da Costa
25 yrs#10
C. Bassett25 yrs#17
D. Chará
40 yrs#21J. Caicedo
24 yrs#30E. Iziota19 yrs#73
J. Ortiz
30 yrs#80
30 yrs
24 yrs
29 yrs
23 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| 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 22 appearances (2 starts), totalling 540 minutes. Ian Smith has attempted 6 shots with 1 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.43 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ian Smith has created 6 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 6 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (75% success rate). Ian Smith has contributed 7 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ian Smith has registered 18 tackles (11 won), 11 interceptions, and 21 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 302 from 343 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Ian Smith has won 52 of 81 total duels.
Discipline
Ian Smith has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 10 fouls and winning 6.
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 26 July 2002.
Most recent appearance
Ian Smith's most recent match was away at LA Galaxy on March 20th. Portland lost 2-0. Ian Smith played 27 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.39.
Recent matches
- June 6th0-0 drawvsColorado Rapids(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 20th2-0 lossatLA Galaxy(27 mins, rating 6.39)
- January 13th3-3 drawatSporting KC(3 mins, rating 0)
- December 8th3-1 lossatSJ Earthquakes(23 mins, rating 6.51)
- October 7th0-1 lossvsAtlanta United(15 mins, rating 6.62)
Next fixture
Ian Smith and Portland Timbers are next in action on August 5th against Charlotte in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Portland Timbers vs Charlotte match preview.
Teammates at Portland Timbers
Ian Smith currently plays alongside Omir Fernandez, Alex Bonetig, José Caicedo, Vincent Janssen, Diego Chará, Eric Miller, Eric Iziota, Cole Bassett, David Da Costa, Zac McGraw, Antony, Joao Ortiz, Brandon Bye, Joel Waterman, Ronald Hernández, Trey Muse, Kristoffer Velde, James Pantemis, Ian Smith, Juan Mosquera, Gage Guerra, Ariel Lassiter, Alexander Aravena, Jimer Fory, Kamal Miller, Hunter Sulte, Sawyer Jura and Finn Surman at Portland Timbers.