Kalani Kossa-Rienzi
United States
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K. Kossa-Rienzi
Seattle SoundersDefenderKalani Kossa-Rienzi 2026 season stats
As a right back, Kalani Kossa-Rienzi has appeared in 19 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,385 minutes at an average rating of 6.88. 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 | 3 | 0.20 | 93 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.19 | 80 |
| Shots | 18 | 1.20 | 93 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0.50 | 95 |
| Shot accuracy | 44.0% | n/a | 75 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.38 | n/a | 70 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.13 | 80 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.26 | 55 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.39 | 93 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 89 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 19 | 1.20 | 87 |
| Chances created | 16 | 1.04 | 90 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.32 | 92 |
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi has taken 18 shots with 8 on target (44% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 77 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.9 expected goals (xG), 2.8 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 93rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Kalani Kossa-Rienzi has 0 assists and 19 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 87 minutes. Kalani Kossa-Rienzi has set up 19 shots for teammates, worth 2.5 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 | 715 | 46.50 | 41 |
| Accurate passes | 594 | 38.60 | 39 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Long balls won | 17 | 1.10 | 19 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.06 | 89 |
| Accurate crosses | 9 | 0.58 | 85 |
| Backward passes | 158 | 10.27 | 88 |
| Passes (final third) | 72 | 4.68 | 41 |
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi has completed 594 of 715 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 41st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.58 | 76 |
| Dribble attempts | 17 | 1.10 | 75 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 57 |
| Duels won | 62 | 4.03 | 47 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.26 | 3 |
| Touches | 1049 | 68.20 | 50 |
| Possession lost | 206 | 13.39 | 83 |
| Dribbled past | 16 | 1.04 | 90 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 0.97 | 68 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 0.71 | 85 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 0.91 | 73 |
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi completes 9 dribbles at a 53% success rate and wins 62 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (3rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 34 | 2.21 | 81 |
| Tackles won | 27 | 1.75 | 94 |
| Interceptions | 21 | 1.36 | 67 |
| Clearances | 30 | 1.95 | 15 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 82 | 5.33 | 92 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.06 | 20 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.19 | 91 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.06 | 87 |
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi makes 34 tackles and 21 interceptions , adding 30 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 41 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 81st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 0.52 | 14 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.06 | 15 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 86 |
| Foul involvements | 23 | 1.49 | 37 |
| 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 |
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi has committed 8 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right back (13 appearances), also at right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 23 | 1,478 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 43 | 6.58 |
About Kalani Kossa-Rienzi
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Kalani Kossa-Rienzi has scored 3 goals across 19 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1385 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Kalani Kossa-Rienzi has attempted 18 shots with 8 on target, a 44% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.90 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kalani Kossa-Rienzi has created 16 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 9 successful dribbles from 17 attempts (53% success rate). Kalani Kossa-Rienzi has contributed 19 key passes and 30 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kalani Kossa-Rienzi has registered 34 tackles (27 won), 21 interceptions, and 30 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 594 from 715 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Kalani Kossa-Rienzi has won 62 of 120 total duels.
Discipline
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 15.
About Kalani Kossa-Rienzi
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi is a 24-year-old defender playing for Seattle Sounders in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Kalani Kossa-Rienzi is right-footed and wears the number 85 shirt. Born on 27 June 2002.
Most recent appearance
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi's most recent match was away at Chicago Fire on August 3rd. Seattle Sounders drew 2-2. Kalani Kossa-Rienzi played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.35.
Recent matches
- August 3rd2-2 drawvsChicago Fire(90 mins, rating 6.35)
- October 7th1-1 drawatCincinnati(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.95)
- October 12th1-2 lossvsAustin(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.04)
- September 5th0-2 lossvsVancouver Whitecaps(73 mins, rating 6.79)
- August 21st2-1 lossatPortland Timbers(77 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.86)
Next fixture
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi and Seattle Sounders are next in action on March 17th against New York RB in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Seattle Sounders vs New York RB match preview.
Teammates at Seattle Sounders
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi currently plays alongside Albert Rusnák, Andrew Thomas, Nouhou, Jordan Morris, Stefan Frei, Jackson Ragen, Hassani Dotson, Dejan Joveljić, Nikola Petković, Pedro de la Vega, Yeimar Gómez Andrade, Kalani Kossa-Rienzi, Snyder Brunell, Georgi Minoungou, Danny Musovski, Kee-hee Kim, Jesús Ferreira, Antino Lopez, Stuart Hawkins, Caden Clark, Max Anchor, Sebastian Gomez, Paul Rothrock, Álex Roldán, Cristian Roldán, Ryan Sailor, Paul Arriola and Peter Kingston at Seattle Sounders.