Zakaria Taifi
United States
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Zakaria Taifi 2026 season stats
As a right wing back, Zakaria Taifi has appeared in 15 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 557 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.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.32 | 94 |
| Shots | 8 | 1.30 | 95 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.50 | 95 |
| Shot accuracy | 38.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.48 | 86 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.32 | 88 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.16 | 97 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.30 | 98 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.80 | 75 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.65 | 78 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.32 | 92 |
Zakaria Taifi has taken 8 shots with 3 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 70 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 95th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Zakaria Taifi has 2 assists and 5 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 139 minutes. Zakaria Taifi has set up 7 shots for teammates, worth 1.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 98th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 203 | 32.80 | 11 |
| Accurate passes | 165 | 26.70 | 13 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 0.65 | 6 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.16 | 50 |
| Backward passes | 41 | 6.62 | 58 |
| Passes (final third) | 18 | 2.91 | 11 |
Zakaria Taifi has completed 165 of 203 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 11th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.97 | 67 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Duels won | 27 | 4.36 | 61 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.48 | 11 |
| Touches | 351 | 56.70 | 14 |
| Possession lost | 64 | 10.34 | 58 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 1.45 | 98 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 2.26 | 95 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.97 | 93 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0.48 | 44 |
Zakaria Taifi completes 0 dribbles and wins 27 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (11th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 1.62 | 52 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 1.45 | 83 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 1.78 | 89 |
| Clearances | 18 | 2.91 | 34 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 12 | 1.94 | 4 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Zakaria Taifi makes 10 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 18 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 52nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.97 | 47 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 6 |
| Foul involvements | 20 | 3.23 | 91 |
| 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 |
Zakaria Taifi has committed 6 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right wing back (3 appearances), also at left back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitionsAbout Zakaria Taifi
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Zakaria Taifi has scored 2 assists across 15 appearances (5 starts), totalling 557 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Zakaria Taifi has attempted 8 shots with 3 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.35 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Zakaria Taifi has created 4 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. Zakaria Taifi has contributed 5 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Zakaria Taifi has registered 10 tackles (9 won), 11 interceptions, and 18 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 165 from 203 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Zakaria Taifi has won 27 of 56 total duels.
Discipline
Zakaria Taifi has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 14.
About Zakaria Taifi
Zakaria Taifi is a 20-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 away at Minnesota United on January 16th. Orlando City drew 3-3. Zakaria Taifi played 81 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 5.97.
Recent matches
- January 16th3-3 drawatMinnesota United(81 mins, rating 5.97)
- October 7th2-1 winvsReal Salt Lake(69 mins, rating 6.43)
- July 21st1-2 lossvsChicago Fire(47 mins, rating 6.64)
- August 6th1-1 drawvsCincinnati(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 8th3-2 lossatNew York RB(18 mins, rating 6.67)
Next fixture
Zakaria Taifi and Orlando City are next in action on February 4th against San Diego in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Orlando City vs San Diego match preview.
Teammates at Orlando City
Zakaria Taifi currently plays alongside Nolan Miller, Eduard Atuesta, Maxime Crépeau, Tristan Himes, Griffin Dorsey, Vinícius Nogueira de Oliveira, Gustavo Caraballo, Harvey Sarajian, Bernardo Rhein, Justin Ellis, Martín Ojeda, Braian Ojeda, Marco Pašalić, Tyrese Spicer, Iago Teodoro, Luis Otávio, Iván Angulo, Clovis Archange, Daryl Enyinnaya Dike, Antoine Griezmann, Robin Jansson, David Brekalo, Javier Otero, Joran Gerbet, Adrián Marín, Tiago, Zakaria Taifi and Wilder Cartagena at Orlando City.