Zakaria Taifi stats
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Z. Taifi
OrlandoDefenderBefore the next match
Orlando v New York City, Saturday
What New York City allow right backs
Position stats18 appearances at RB against New York City in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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As a right back, Zakaria Taifi has appeared in 22 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 918 minutes at an average rating of 5.74. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Attacking stats
Zakaria Taifi has taken 11 shots with 3 on target (27% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 83 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 0.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 92nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Zakaria Taifi has 3 assists and 11 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 92 minutes. Zakaria Taifi has set up 14 shots for teammates, worth 1.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 98th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Zakaria Taifi has completed 273 of 344 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 11th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Zakaria Taifi completes 2 dribbles at a 18% success rate and wins 46 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (36th percentile).
Defending stats
Zakaria Taifi makes 16 tackles and 17 interceptions , adding 31 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 57 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 49th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Zakaria Taifi has committed 8 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right back (3 appearances), also at right wing back (3) and left back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Orlando squad
A. Griezmann
35 yrs#7
D. Dike
26 yrs#9
Tiago
21 yrs#11T. Spicer
25 yrs#14J. Ellis
19 yrs#22H. Sarajian21 yrs#23G. Caraballo
18 yrs#65I. Angulo
27 yrs#77
M. Pašalić
26 yrs#87
L. Otávio19 yrs#5
B. Ojeda
26 yrs#8
M. Ojeda
27 yrs#10
W. Cartagena
32 yrs#16
E. Atuesta29 yrs#20J. Gerbet25 yrs#35
29 yrs
27 yrs
34 yrs
18 yrs
32 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and countryAbout Zakaria Taifi
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Zakaria Taifi has scored 3 assists across 22 appearances (8 starts), totalling 918 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Zakaria Taifi has attempted 11 shots with 3 on target, a 27% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.52 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Zakaria Taifi has created 10 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (18% success rate). Zakaria Taifi has contributed 11 key passes and 15 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Zakaria Taifi has registered 16 tackles (12 won), 17 interceptions, and 31 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 273 from 344 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Zakaria Taifi has won 46 of 83 total duels.
Discipline
Zakaria Taifi has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 18.
About Zakaria Taifi
Zakaria Taifi is a 21-year-old defender playing for Orlando City in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Zakaria Taifi is right-footed and wears the number 19 shirt. Born on 1 October 2005.
Most recent appearance
Zakaria Taifi's most recent match was at home against DC United on February 1st. Orlando won 4-1. Zakaria Taifi played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.12.
Recent matches
- February 1st4-1 winvsDC United(90 mins, rating 7.12)
- November 15th3-3 drawatToronto(1 mins, rating 0)
- December 3rd3-2 winvsColumbus Crew(38 mins, rating 6.44)
- August 5th4-2 lossatPhiladelphia Union(54 mins, rating 6.09)
- June 4th4-2 lossatNew England(44 mins, rating 6.7)
Next fixture
Zakaria Taifi and Orlando City are next in action on April 2nd against New York City in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Orlando City vs New York City match preview.
Teammates at Orlando City
Zakaria Taifi currently plays alongside Daryl Dike, Robin Jansson, Martín Ojeda, Griffin Dorsey, Harvey Sarajian, Clovis Archange, Marco Pašalić, Joran Gerbet, Maxime Crépeau, Tiago, Gustavo Caraballo, Braian Ojeda, Justin Ellis, Nolan Miller, Iago Teodoro, Adrián Marín, Tristan Himes, Vinícius Nogueira de Oliveira, Eduard Atuesta, Tyrese Spicer, Bernardo Rhein, Antoine Griezmann, David Brekalo, Iván Angulo, Javier Otero, Luis Otávio, Zakaria Taifi and Wilder Cartagena at Orlando City.