Malachi Jones
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Malachi Jones 2026 season stats
As a left winger, Malachi Jones has appeared in 6 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 216 minutes at an average rating of 6.52. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Shots | 9 | 3.80 | 92 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2.10 | 97 |
| Shot accuracy | 56.0% | n/a | 87 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 9 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1.25 | 99 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.83 | 65 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.83 | 75 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.40 | 3 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.42 | 16 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 10 |
Malachi Jones has taken 9 shots with 5 on target (56% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 24 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 92nd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Malachi Jones has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 216 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 15th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 45 | 18.80 | 18 |
| Accurate passes | 29 | 12.10 | 10 |
| Pass accuracy | 64.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.83 | 68 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Backward passes | 10 | 4.17 | 3 |
| Passes (final third) | 3 | 1.25 | 20 |
Malachi Jones has completed 29 of 45 passes at 64% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 18th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 2.50 | 96 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 4.17 | 91 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 90 |
| Duels won | 22 | 9.17 | 99 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 2.08 | 82 |
| Touches | 110 | 45.80 | 61 |
| Possession lost | 37 | 15.42 | 77 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.42 | 49 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 2.50 | 88 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 3.33 | 100 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 2.08 | 37 |
Malachi Jones completes 6 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 22 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 5 | 2.08 | 93 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 1.67 | 98 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Clearances | 5 | 2.08 | 98 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 10 | 4.17 | 83 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.42 | 100 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Malachi Jones makes 5 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 43 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 93rd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.83 | 27 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.42 | 93 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 4 | 1.67 | 100 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 29 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 3.33 | 75 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Malachi Jones has committed 2 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left winger (2 appearances).
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 | 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 featured across 6 appearances (2 starts), totalling 216 minutes. Malachi Jones has attempted 9 shots with 5 on target, a 56% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Malachi Jones has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 6 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (60% success rate). Malachi Jones has contributed 1 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Malachi Jones has registered 5 tackles (4 won), 0 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 29 from 45 pass attempts, a 64% pass accuracy rate. Malachi Jones has won 22 of 43 total duels.
Discipline
Malachi Jones has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 6.
About Malachi Jones
Malachi Jones is a 22-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 Nashville SC on September 23rd. New York City lost 2-1. Malachi Jones played 66 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.16.
Recent matches
- September 23rd2-1 lossatNashville SC(66 mins, rating 7.16)
- June 14th1-1 drawatNew York RB(44 mins, rating 6.07)
- March 17th0-1 winatCharlotte(25 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.43)
- September 6th3-0 winvsColumbus Crew(5 mins, rating 6.51)
- May 6th0-2 lossvsDC United(63 mins, rating 6.54)
Next fixture
Malachi Jones and New York City are next in action on November 21st against Columbus Crew in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Columbus Crew vs New York City match preview.
Teammates at New York City
Malachi Jones currently plays alongside Cooper Flax, Andrés Perea, Seymour Reid, Drew Baiera, Matt Freese, Mitja Ilenič, Arnau Farnós, Jonathan Shore, Tayvon Gray, Hannes Wolf, P. Molinari, Malachi Jones, Thiago Martins, Bénie Traoré, Agustín Ojeda, Nicolás Fernández Mercau, Mac Learned, Max Murray, Greg Ranjitsingh, Talles Magno, Máximo Carrizo, James Sands, Jacob Arroyave, Kamran Acito, Alonso Martínez, Keaton Parks, Raul Gustavo, Nico Cavallo, Aiden O'Neill, Maxi Moralez, Kevin Pierre Jr., Kevin O'Toole, Kai Trewin and Tomás Romero at New York City.