Jefferson Díaz
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Jefferson Díaz 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Jefferson Díaz has appeared in 13 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,151 minutes at an average rating of 6.97. 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 | 1 | 0.08 | 51 |
| Shots | 15 | 1.20 | 93 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0.50 | 94 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.31 | 96 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.47 | 83 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.23 | 75 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.08 | 89 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 76 |
| Key passes | 8 | 0.60 | 61 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.39 | 59 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.16 | 74 |
Jefferson Díaz has taken 15 shots with 6 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 77 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 93rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Jefferson Díaz has 1 assist and 8 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 230 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 76th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 688 | 53.80 | 61 |
| Accurate passes | 590 | 46.10 | 60 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Long balls won | 30 | 2.35 | 64 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.23 | 54 |
| Backward passes | 48 | 3.75 | 28 |
| Passes (final third) | 79 | 6.18 | 64 |
Jefferson Díaz has completed 590 of 688 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 61st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.55 | 73 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 0.94 | 67 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 61 |
| Duels won | 69 | 5.40 | 81 |
| Aerials won | 27 | 2.11 | 81 |
| Touches | 931 | 72.80 | 66 |
| Possession lost | 127 | 9.93 | 53 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 0.86 | 84 |
| Fouls won | 13 | 1.02 | 75 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.31 | 53 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 0.63 | 45 |
Jefferson Díaz completes 7 dribbles at a 58% success rate and wins 69 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 25 | 1.95 | 69 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 1.02 | 51 |
| Interceptions | 19 | 1.49 | 76 |
| Clearances | 57 | 4.46 | 62 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 52 | 4.07 | 60 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 3 | 0.23 | 40 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.08 | 71 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Jefferson Díaz makes 25 tackles and 19 interceptions , adding 57 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 46 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 69th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 1.72 | 85 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.47 | 91 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 3.67 | n/a | 46 |
| Foul involvements | 35 | 2.74 | 85 |
| 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 |
Jefferson Díaz has committed 22 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.7 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right center back (11 appearances), also at right back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Jefferson Díaz previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 30 | 2,163 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 33 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 12 | 1,059 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 6.81 |
About Jefferson Díaz
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Jefferson Díaz has scored 1 assist across 13 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1151 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Jefferson Díaz has attempted 15 shots with 6 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jefferson Díaz has created 5 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (58% success rate). Jefferson Díaz has contributed 8 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jefferson Díaz has registered 25 tackles (13 won), 19 interceptions, and 57 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 590 from 688 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Jefferson Díaz has won 69 of 129 total duels.
Discipline
Jefferson Díaz has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 13.
About Jefferson Díaz
Jefferson Díaz is a 25-year-old defender playing for Minnesota United in the Major League Soccer, representing Colombia. Jefferson Díaz is right-footed and wears the number 28 shirt. Born on 5 December 2000.
Most recent appearance
Jefferson Díaz's most recent match was away at Real Salt Lake on April 10th. Minnesota United drew 1-1. Jefferson Díaz played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.68.
Recent matches
- April 10th1-1 drawvsReal Salt Lake(90 mins, rating 6.68)
- May 8th0-1 lossvsColorado Rapids(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.84)
- December 19th2-2 drawvsAustin(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.38)
- February 13th2-3 winatColumbus Crew(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.14)
- August 21st0-1 lossvsLos Angeles FC(90 mins, rating 7.57)
Next fixture
Jefferson Díaz and Minnesota United are next in action on January 1st against Sporting KC in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sporting KC vs Minnesota United match preview.
Teammates at Minnesota United
Jefferson Díaz currently plays alongside Anthony Markanich Jr., Kyle Duncan, Michael Boxall, Carlos Harvey, Drake Callender, Mamadou Dieng, Wil Trapp, Jordan Adebayo-Smith, D.J. Taylor, Tomás Chancalay, Julian Gressel, Dominik Fitz, Joaquín Pereyra, Darius Randell, Owen Gene, Alec Smir, Peter Stroud, Nectarios Triantis, Kenyel Michel, Kieran Chandler, Morris Duggan, Jefferson Díaz, Devin Padelford, Nicolás Romero, Mauricio González, Kayne Rizvanovich, Marcus Caldeira, Kelvin Yeboah and Bongokuhle Hlongwane at Minnesota United.