Ian Pilcher
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Ian Pilcher 2026 season stats
As a left back, Ian Pilcher has appeared in 8 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 166 minutes at an average rating of 4.77. 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 | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 25 |
Ian Pilcher has 0 assists and 0 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 111 | 60.20 | 77 |
| Accurate passes | 101 | 54.80 | 79 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 2.17 | 60 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Backward passes | 21 | 11.39 | 92 |
| Passes (final third) | 14 | 7.59 | 82 |
Ian Pilcher has completed 101 of 111 passes at 91% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 77th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.54 | 46 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Duels won | 7 | 3.80 | 41 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| Touches | 143 | 77.50 | 78 |
| Possession lost | 15 | 8.13 | 30 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 1.08 | 89 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 1.08 | 78 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 2 |
Ian Pilcher completes 0 dribbles and wins 7 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (0th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 3.25 | 98 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 1.63 | 91 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 0 |
| Clearances | 5 | 2.71 | 32 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 9 | 4.88 | 81 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 1.08 | 97 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Ian Pilcher makes 6 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 28 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 98th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 1.63 | 82 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1.08 | 100 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 1.50 | n/a | 16 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 2.71 | 84 |
| 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 Pilcher has committed 3 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1.5 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left back (1 appearance), also at right back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Ian Pilcher previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 22 | 1,294 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 6.50 |
About Ian Pilcher
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Ian Pilcher has featured across 8 appearances (2 starts), totalling 166 minutes.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ian Pilcher has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ian Pilcher has registered 6 tackles (3 won), 0 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 101 from 111 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Ian Pilcher has won 7 of 17 total duels.
Discipline
Ian Pilcher has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 2.
About Ian Pilcher
Ian Pilcher is a 23-year-old defender playing for San Diego in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Ian Pilcher is left-footed and wears the number 25 shirt. Born on 21 March 2003.
Most recent appearance
Ian Pilcher's most recent match was away at Vancouver Whitecaps on November 4th. San Diego lost 2-4. Ian Pilcher played 15 minutes with a match rating of 6.24.
Recent matches
- November 4th2-4 lossvsVancouver Whitecaps(15 mins, rating 6.24)
- September 5th3-3 drawvsCincinnati(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 19th5-0 winvsAustin(8 mins, rating 6.41)
- August 17th1-1 drawatSeattle Sounders(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 7th2-2 drawvsLos Angeles FC(23 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.15)
Next fixture
Ian Pilcher and San Diego are next in action on February 12th against Colorado Rapids in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Colorado Rapids vs San Diego match preview.
Teammates at San Diego
Ian Pilcher currently plays alongside Bryan Zamblé, Alex Mighten, Manu Duah, Duran Ferree, Wilson Eisner, Onni Valakari, David Vazquez, Gabriel Pirani, Andrés Reyes, Jeppe Tverskov, Emmanuel Boateng, Aníbal Godoy, Ian Murphy, Kieran Sargeant, Lewis Morgan, Hirving Lozano, Bryce Duke, Anders Dreyer, Ian Pilcher, Luca Bombino, Oscar Verhoeven, Christopher McVey, Pablo Sisniega, Willy Kumado, Amahl Pellegrino, CJ dos Santos, Alejandro Alvarado, Marcus Ingvartsen, Pedro Soma and Osvald Søe at San Diego.