Malachi Jones
Sierra Leone
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Malachi Jones 2026 season stats
As a left midfielder, Malachi Jones has appeared in 12 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 435 minutes at an average rating of 6.47. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.20 | 75 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.21 | 52 |
| Shots | 14 | 2.90 | 94 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 1.20 | 95 |
| Shot accuracy | 43.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.17 | n/a | 41 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.62 | 100 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.83 | 87 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.83 | 91 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.40 | 5 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.41 | 14 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 10 |
Malachi Jones has taken 14 shots with 6 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 31 minutes. Those shots are worth 2.2 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 218 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 19th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 95 | 19.70 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 67 | 13.90 | 1 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 1.03 | 22 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.21 | 44 |
| Backward passes | 31 | 6.41 | 15 |
| Passes (final third) | 5 | 1.03 | 1 |
Malachi Jones has completed 67 of 95 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 1st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 2.28 | 98 |
| Dribble attempts | 25 | 5.17 | 99 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 39 |
| Duels won | 34 | 7.03 | 98 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 1.45 | 92 |
| Touches | 215 | 44.50 | 7 |
| Possession lost | 73 | 15.10 | 84 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.62 | 35 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 1.45 | 64 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 2.69 | 99 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 1.66 | 76 |
Malachi Jones completes 11 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 34 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 2.07 | 65 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 1.45 | 81 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.21 | 4 |
| Clearances | 8 | 1.66 | 78 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 26 | 5.38 | 76 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.21 | 98 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.21 | 99 |
Malachi Jones makes 10 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 65th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 9 | 1.86 | 75 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.41 | 86 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 8 | 1.66 | 100 |
| Fouls per card | 4.50 | n/a | 37 |
| Foul involvements | 16 | 3.31 | 78 |
| 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 9 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.5 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left midfielder (2 appearances), also at left winger (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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25 yrs
Malachi Jones previous seasons
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 scored 1 goal across 12 appearances (4 starts), totalling 435 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Malachi Jones has attempted 14 shots with 6 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 2.17 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 11 successful dribbles from 25 attempts (44% success rate). Malachi Jones has contributed 2 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Malachi Jones has registered 10 tackles (7 won), 1 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 67 from 95 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Malachi Jones has won 34 of 83 total duels.
Discipline
Malachi Jones has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 7.
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 Toronto on December 6th. New York City drew 1-1. Malachi Jones played 15 minutes with a match rating of 6.41.
Recent matches
- December 6th1-1 drawatToronto(15 mins, rating 6.41)
- February 28th1-1 drawatNew England(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 21st2-1 lossatCincinnati(26 mins, rating 6.54)
- March 1st2-3 lossvsPhiladelphia Union(23 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.46)
- July 13th1-1 drawvsToronto(31 mins, rating 6.4)
Next fixture
Malachi Jones and New York City are next in action on May 11th against Nashville SC in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the New York City vs Nashville SC match preview.
Teammates at New York City
Malachi Jones currently plays alongside Agustín Ojeda, Drew Baiera, James Sands, Talles Magno, Keaton Parks, Luighi, Máximo Carrizo, Cooper Flax, Nicolás Fernández Mercau, Andrés Perea, Aiden O'Neill, Malachi Jones, Peter Molinari, Tayvon Gray, Seymour Reid, Thiago Martins, Nico Cavallo, Jonathan Shore, Maxi Moralez, Arnau Farnós, Mac Learned, Kamran Acito, Bénie Traoré, Jacob Arroyave, Hannes Wolf, Raul Gustavo, Matt Freese, Kevin Pierre Jr., Mitja Ilenic, Greg Ranjitsingh, Alonso Martínez, Max Murray, Kevin O'Toole, Kai Trewin and Tomás Romero at New York City.