Maya Yoshida
Japan
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Maya Yoshida 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Maya Yoshida has appeared in 18 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,027 minutes at an average rating of 5.72. 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 | 2 | 0.20 | 93 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.18 | 77 |
| Shots | 11 | 1.00 | 88 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.40 | 91 |
| Shot accuracy | 45.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Shot conversion | 18.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.40 | n/a | 71 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.44 | 83 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.09 | 38 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.10 | 12 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.09 | 14 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 22 |
Maya Yoshida has taken 11 shots with 5 on target (45% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 93 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.9 expected goals (xG), 1.6 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 88th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Maya Yoshida has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 1027 minutes. Maya Yoshida has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 762 | 66.80 | 88 |
| Accurate passes | 697 | 61.10 | 89 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Long balls won | 30 | 2.63 | 70 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 38 | 3.33 | 19 |
| Passes (final third) | 33 | 2.89 | 10 |
Maya Yoshida has completed 697 of 762 passes at 91% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 88th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.26 | 45 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.53 | 48 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 50 |
| Duels won | 46 | 4.03 | 47 |
| Aerials won | 22 | 1.93 | 80 |
| Touches | 929 | 81.40 | 88 |
| Possession lost | 72 | 6.31 | 18 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.44 | 43 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.44 | 28 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0.26 | 18 |
Maya Yoshida completes 3 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 46 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 17 | 1.49 | 41 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 0.61 | 21 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 0.96 | 35 |
| Clearances | 72 | 6.31 | 91 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 37 | 3.24 | 34 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 4 | 0.35 | 71 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.18 | 89 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.09 | 93 |
Maya Yoshida makes 17 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 72 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 60 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 41st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.53 | 14 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 6 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 0.96 | 13 |
| 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 |
Maya Yoshida has committed 6 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left center back (8 appearances), also at center back (2) and right center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Maya Yoshida previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 28 | 2,345 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 23 | 7.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 39 | 3,484 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 7.01 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 12 | 1,080 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 6.93 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 29 | 2,553 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 35 | 6.97 |
 DFB Pokal | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.34 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 26 | 1,821 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 6.42 |
About Maya Yoshida
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Maya Yoshida has scored 2 goals across 18 appearances (12 starts), totalling 1027 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Maya Yoshida has attempted 11 shots with 5 on target, a 45% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.94 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Maya Yoshida has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (50% success rate). Maya Yoshida has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Maya Yoshida has registered 17 tackles (7 won), 11 interceptions, and 72 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 697 from 762 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Maya Yoshida has won 46 of 75 total duels.
Discipline
Maya Yoshida has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 5.
About Maya Yoshida
Maya Yoshida is a 38-year-old defender playing for LA Galaxy in the Major League Soccer, representing Japan. Maya Yoshida is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 24 August 1988.
Most recent appearance
Maya Yoshida's most recent match was away at San Diego on April 10th. LA Galaxy lost 3-1. Maya Yoshida played 56 minutes with a match rating of 7.24.
Recent matches
- April 10th3-1 lossatSan Diego(56 mins, rating 7.24)
- October 7th2-2 drawatCF Montréal(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.62)
- November 23rd1-0 winvsSJ Earthquakes(90 mins, rating 7.01)
- September 16th1-0 lossatHouston Dynamo(46 mins, rating 6.87)
- August 11th0-0 drawvsDallas(90 mins, rating 7.21)
Next fixture
Maya Yoshida and LA Galaxy are next in action on April 28th against New England in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the LA Galaxy vs New England match preview.
Teammates at LA Galaxy
Maya Yoshida currently plays alongside Riqui Puig, John Nelson, Chris Rindov, Carlos Garcés, Harbor Miller, Calegari, Julián Aude, Elijah Wynder, Riley Dalgado, Justin Haak, Joseph Paintsil, JT Marcinkowski, Sergi Roberto, Kyogo Furuhashi, Hirving Lozano, Lucas Sanabria, Maya Yoshida, Robert Taylor, Novak Mićović, Jakob Glesnes, Troy Elgersma, João Klauss, Brady Scott, Marco Reus, Pablo Ruiz, Isaiah Parente and Erik Thommy at LA Galaxy.