Malachi Jones stats
Sierra LeoneNext match
Major League Soccer
2.253.80
3.10Match-by-match stats
M. Jones
New York CityForward
M. Jones vs Orlando
1 game playedMalachi Jones's next match is on Sun 25 Oct at 00:30 against Orlando. See how Malachi Jones did in earlier matches against Orlando.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2024 |
ORLvNYC
Sun 25 Oct 00:30Sun 00:30Before the next match
Orlando v New York City, SaturdayWhat Orlando allow left wingers
Position stats11 appearances at LW against Orlando in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersMalachi Jones 2026 season stats
As a left midfielder, Malachi Jones has appeared in 17 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 478 minutes at an average rating of 6.10. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer midfielders.
Attacking stats
Malachi Jones has taken 15 shots with 6 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 32 minutes. Those shots are worth 2.3 expected goals (xG), 1.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 94th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Malachi Jones has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 239 minutes. Malachi Jones has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 20th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Malachi Jones has completed 73 of 104 passes at 70% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 1st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Malachi Jones completes 13 dribbles at a 48% success rate and wins 39 duels .
Defending stats
Malachi Jones makes 11 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 43 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 69th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Malachi Jones has committed 13 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.3 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left midfielder (2 appearances), also at left winger (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
New York City squad
N. Fernández Mercau
26 yrs#7
B. Traoré
23 yrs#9
T. Magno
24 yrs#11A. Martínez
28 yrs#16
H. Wolf
27 yrs#17
Luighi20 yrs#20
A. Ojeda22 yrs#26A. Farnós
23 yrs#87M. Jones
23 yrs#88
K. Trewin
25 yrs#5
J. Sands
26 yrs#6
A. Perea
25 yrs#8
M. Moralez39 yrs#10K. Pierre Jr.23 yrs#15
A. O'Neill28 yrs#21C. Flax22 yrs#27M. Augusto Carrizo Ballesteros18 yrs#29J. Shore19 yrs#32J. Arroyave18 yrs#47
K. Parks29 yrs#55P. Molinari17 yrs#71
24 yrs
21 yrs
33 yrs
25 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 14 | 478 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 6.78 |
About Malachi Jones
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Malachi Jones has scored 1 goal across 17 appearances (4 starts), totalling 478 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Malachi Jones has attempted 15 shots with 6 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.26 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Malachi Jones has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 13 successful dribbles from 27 attempts (48% success rate). Malachi Jones has contributed 2 key passes and 16 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Malachi Jones has registered 11 tackles (8 won), 1 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 73 from 104 pass attempts, a 70% pass accuracy rate. Malachi Jones has won 39 of 97 total duels.
Discipline
Malachi Jones has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 9.
About Malachi Jones
Malachi Jones is a 23-year-old forward playing for New York City in the Major League Soccer, representing Sierra Leone. Malachi Jones is left-footed and wears the number 88 shirt. Born on 23 September 2003.
Most recent appearance
Malachi Jones's most recent match was away at Inter Miami on November 15th. New York City lost 2-0. Malachi Jones played 5 minutes with a match rating of 6.55.
Recent matches
- February 1st1-1 drawvsLos Angeles FC(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 15th2-0 lossatInter Miami(5 mins, rating 6.55)
- May 8th2-1 lossatChicago Fire(8 mins, rating 6.79)
- August 5th2-2 drawatAtlanta United(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 8th0-1 lossvsNew York RB(15 mins, rating 6.4)
Next fixture
Malachi Jones and New York City are next in action on April 2nd against Orlando 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 New York City
Malachi Jones currently plays alongside Luighi, Agustín Ojeda, Cooper Flax, Nicolás Fernández Mercau, Drew Baiera, Andrés Perea, James Sands, Aiden O'Neill, Malachi Jones, Peter Molinari, Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Máximo Augusto Carrizo Ballesteros, Talles Magno, Keaton Parks, Nico Cavallo, Maxi Moralez, Arnau Farnós, Raul Gustavo, Mac Learned, Jonathan Shore, Bénie Traoré, Jacob Arroyave, Matt Freese, Kamran Acito, Hannes Wolf, Kevin Pierre Jr., Greg Ranjitsingh, Max Murray, Mitja Ilenic, Alonso Martínez, Kevin O'Toole, Kai Trewin, Matt Miazga and Tomás Romero at New York City.