Ian Smith
United States
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Ian Smith 2026 season stats
As a left back, Ian Smith has appeared in 15 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 373 minutes at an average rating of 5.79. 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 | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots | 4 | 1.00 | 88 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.20 | 62 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.24 | 94 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.24 | 50 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.48 | 95 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 5 | 1.20 | 87 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.97 | 88 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.24 | 86 |
Ian Smith has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 93 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 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 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 93 minutes. Ian Smith has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 216 | 52.10 | 57 |
| Accurate passes | 191 | 46.10 | 59 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 60 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 0.97 | 14 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 47 | 11.34 | 93 |
| Passes (final third) | 21 | 5.07 | 52 |
Ian Smith has completed 191 of 216 passes at 88% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 57th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 1.21 | 95 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 1.45 | 86 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 86 |
| Duels won | 38 | 9.17 | 99 |
| Aerials won | 16 | 3.86 | 98 |
| Touches | 328 | 79.10 | 82 |
| Possession lost | 42 | 10.13 | 57 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.24 | 14 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 1.21 | 79 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.48 | 65 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 1.93 | 97 |
Ian Smith completes 5 dribbles at a 83% success rate and wins 38 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 13 | 3.14 | 98 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 1.93 | 96 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 2.65 | 98 |
| Clearances | 15 | 3.62 | 48 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 16 | 3.86 | 54 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Ian Smith makes 13 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 29 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 98th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 1.45 | 80 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.72 | 98 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 16 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 2.65 | 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 |
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 15 appearances (1 starts), totalling 373 minutes. Ian Smith has attempted 4 shots with 1 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.30 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ian Smith has created 4 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (83% success rate). Ian Smith has contributed 5 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ian Smith has registered 13 tackles (8 won), 11 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 191 from 216 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Ian Smith has won 38 of 52 total duels.
Discipline
Ian Smith has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 5.
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 Austin on April 10th. Portland Timbers lost 1-2. Ian Smith played 15 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.62.
Recent matches
- April 10th1-2 lossvsAustin(15 mins, rating 6.62)
- February 9th1-1 drawatLos Angeles FC(34 mins, rating 6.78)
- November 23rd3-1 winvsSan Diego(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 21st2-1 winvsSeattle Sounders(2 mins, rating 0)
- June 12th2-1 winvsReal Salt Lake(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Ian Smith and Portland Timbers are next in action on June 9th against Minnesota United in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United match preview.
Teammates at Portland Timbers
Ian Smith currently plays alongside Vincent Janssen, Diego Chará, Eric Miller, Alex Bonetig, Cole Bassett, Omir Fernandez, David Da Costa, Antony, Zac McGraw, Joao Ortiz, Brandon Bye, Joel Waterman, Ronald Hernández, Trey Muse, Kristoffer Velde, James Pantemis, Gage Guerra, Ian Smith, Juan Mosquera, Ariel Lassiter, Alexander Aravena, Hunter Sulte, Jimer Fory, José Caicedo, Kamal Miller, Finn Surman and Sawyer Jura at Portland Timbers.