Jefferson Díaz
Colombia
Bet365Match-by-match stats
Jefferson Díaz 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Jefferson Díaz has appeared in 20 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,654 minutes at an average rating of 6.87. 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 | 1 | 0.05 | 39 |
| Shots | 17 | 0.90 | 84 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.40 | 91 |
| Shot accuracy | 41.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.22 | 93 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.33 | 71 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.22 | 75 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 84 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 76 |
| Key passes | 13 | 0.70 | 69 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.54 | 70 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.16 | 72 |
Jefferson Díaz has taken 17 shots with 7 on target (41% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 97 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.4 expected goals (xG), 0.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 84th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Jefferson Díaz has 1 assist and 13 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 165 minutes. Jefferson Díaz has set up 14 shots for teammates, worth 1.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 76th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 954 | 51.90 | 56 |
| Accurate passes | 823 | 44.80 | 55 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Long balls won | 42 | 2.29 | 60 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.22 | 57 |
| Backward passes | 68 | 3.70 | 27 |
| Passes (final third) | 125 | 6.80 | 73 |
Jefferson Díaz has completed 823 of 954 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 56th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.49 | 68 |
| Dribble attempts | 15 | 0.82 | 60 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 67 |
| Duels won | 97 | 5.28 | 78 |
| Aerials won | 39 | 2.12 | 86 |
| Touches | 1278 | 69.50 | 55 |
| Possession lost | 177 | 9.63 | 49 |
| Dribbled past | 16 | 0.87 | 83 |
| Fouls won | 20 | 1.09 | 75 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.27 | 45 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 0.49 | 47 |
Jefferson Díaz completes 9 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 97 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 33 | 1.80 | 63 |
| Tackles won | 18 | 0.98 | 47 |
| Interceptions | 24 | 1.31 | 63 |
| Clearances | 73 | 3.97 | 56 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 87 | 4.73 | 79 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 5 | 0.27 | 57 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 56 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Jefferson Díaz makes 33 tackles and 24 interceptions , adding 73 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 50 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 63rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 28 | 1.52 | 82 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | 0.38 | 85 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 45 |
| Foul involvements | 48 | 2.61 | 80 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Jefferson Díaz has committed 28 fouls and received 7 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right center back (17 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 20 appearances (19 starts), totalling 1654 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Jefferson Díaz has attempted 17 shots with 7 on target, a 41% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.44 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Jefferson Díaz has created 10 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 9 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (60% success rate). Jefferson Díaz has contributed 13 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Jefferson Díaz has registered 33 tackles (18 won), 24 interceptions, and 73 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 823 from 954 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Jefferson Díaz has won 97 of 177 total duels.
Discipline
Jefferson Díaz has received 7 yellow cards this season, committing 28 fouls and winning 20.
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 Orlando City on January 16th. Minnesota United drew 3-3. Jefferson Díaz played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.81.
Recent matches
- January 16th3-3 drawvsOrlando City(90 mins, rating 6.81)
- February 9th1-5 winatSJ Earthquakes(90 mins, rating 6.58)
- August 31st1-2 lossvsAtlanta United(90 mins, rating 6.6)
- October 28th1-1 drawatReal Salt Lake(71 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.7)
- May 19th1-1 drawvsSan Diego(90 mins, rating 6.59)
Next fixture
Jefferson Díaz and Minnesota United are next in action on June 9th against Portland Timbers 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 Minnesota United
Jefferson Díaz currently plays alongside Wil Trapp, Kyle Duncan, Maurice Malone, Joaquín Pereyra, Anthony Markanich Jr., Julian Gressel, Peter Stroud, Alec Smir, Carlos Harvey, Darius Randell, Drake Callender, AZ Jackson, Tomás Chancalay, Jordan Adebayo-Smith, Mamadou Dieng, Owen Gene, D.J. Taylor, Michael Boxall, Nectarios Triantis, Kieran Chandler, Mauricio González, Nicolás Romero, Marcus Caldeira, Morris Duggan, Jefferson Díaz, Kayne Rizvanovich, Kelvin Yeboah, Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Cherrion Valerius at Minnesota United.