Zakaria Taifi
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Zakaria Taifi 2026 season stats
As a right wing back, Zakaria Taifi has appeared in 10 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 336 minutes at an average rating of 5.35. 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 | 2 | 0.54 | 99 |
| Shots | 5 | 1.30 | 96 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.80 | 99 |
| Shot accuracy | 60.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.27 | 61 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.27 | 82 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.50 | 99 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.80 | 74 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.54 | 73 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.54 | 99 |
Zakaria Taifi has taken 5 shots with 3 on target (60% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 67 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 96th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Zakaria Taifi has 2 assists and 3 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 168 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 99th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 99 | 26.50 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 78 | 20.90 | 3 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.54 | 3 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.27 | 59 |
| Backward passes | 23 | 6.16 | 52 |
| Passes (final third) | 12 | 3.21 | 13 |
Zakaria Taifi has completed 78 of 99 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 4th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.80 | 59 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Duels won | 18 | 4.82 | 69 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.80 | 19 |
| Touches | 188 | 50.40 | 7 |
| Possession lost | 36 | 9.64 | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 1.88 | 100 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 2.41 | 98 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.54 | 68 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0.80 | 56 |
Zakaria Taifi completes 0 dribbles and wins 18 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (19th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 1.61 | 48 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 1.61 | 90 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 1.34 | 67 |
| Clearances | 15 | 4.02 | 54 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 7 | 1.88 | 3 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Zakaria Taifi makes 6 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 48th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 0.80 | 32 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 7 |
| Foul involvements | 12 | 3.21 | 92 |
| 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 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right wing back (3 appearances).
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 10 appearances (3 starts), totalling 336 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.5 assists per 90 minutes. Zakaria Taifi has attempted 5 shots with 3 on target, a 60% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Zakaria Taifi has created 2 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. Zakaria Taifi has contributed 3 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Zakaria Taifi has registered 6 tackles (6 won), 5 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 78 from 99 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Zakaria Taifi has won 18 of 33 total duels.
Discipline
Zakaria Taifi has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 9.
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 CF Montréal on December 11th. Orlando City lost 2-0. Zakaria Taifi played 1 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- August 13th6-2 lossatCincinnati(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 14th1-1 drawvsAtlanta United(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 28th4-3 winvsPhiladelphia Union(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 11th2-0 lossatCF Montréal(1 mins, rating 0)
- February 2nd3-4 winatInter Miami(1 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Zakaria Taifi and Orlando City are next in action on March 26th against SJ Earthquakes in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the SJ Earthquakes vs Orlando City match preview.
Teammates at Orlando City
Zakaria Taifi currently plays alongside Maxime Crépeau, Moise Clovis Archange, Colin Guske, Iago Teodoro, Braian Ojeda, Luis Otávio, Martín Ojeda, Griffin Dorsey, Antoine Griezmann, Daryl Enyinnaya Dike, Tahir Reid-Brown, Iván Angulo, Tyrese Spicer, Gustavo Caraballo, Nolan Miller, Justin Ellis, Harvey Sarajian, Eduard Atuesta, Robin Jansson, David Brekalo, Yutaro Tsukada, Javier Otero, Marco Pašalić, Joran Gerbet, Adrián Marín, Tiago, Zakaria Taifi and Wilder Cartagena at Orlando City.