Kenny Nielsen stats
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Major League Soccer
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K. Nielsen
Los Angeles FCDefenderBefore the next match
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What New York City allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against New York City in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersKenny Nielsen 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Kenny Nielsen has appeared in 6 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 243 minutes at an average rating of 5.47. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Attacking stats
Kenny Nielsen has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 243 minutes. Kenny Nielsen has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Kenny Nielsen has completed 157 of 174 passes at 90% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 85th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Kenny Nielsen completes 0 dribbles and wins 10 duels .
Defending stats
Kenny Nielsen makes 4 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 61 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 43rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Kenny Nielsen has committed 4 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right center back (2 appearances), also at left back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Los Angeles FC squad
H. Son
34 yrs#7
A. Sieb
23 yrs#9
J. Ebobisse
29 yrs#17
J. Shaffelburg
26 yrs#18
T. Boyd
31 yrs#19
D. Bouanga
31 yrs#20
T. Mihalic
23 yrs#90Thayllon
20 yrs
I. Jesus23 yrs#6
M. Delgado31 yrs#8
T. Tillman27 yrs#11S. Vásquez
22 yrs#20
R. Raposo27 yrs#21
J. Terry18 yrs#22
M. Choinière27 yrs#66
L. Walta
23 yrs#81
29 yrs
27 yrs
30 yrs
28 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 2 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.60 |
About Kenny Nielsen
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Kenny Nielsen has featured across 6 appearances (3 starts), totalling 243 minutes. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kenny Nielsen has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. Kenny Nielsen has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kenny Nielsen has registered 4 tackles (4 won), 2 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 157 from 174 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Kenny Nielsen has won 10 of 19 total duels.
Discipline
Kenny Nielsen has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 2.
About Kenny Nielsen
Kenny Nielsen is a 24-year-old defender playing for Los Angeles FC in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Kenny Nielsen is -footed and wears the number 45 shirt. Born on 13 February 2002.
Most recent appearance
Kenny Nielsen's most recent match was at home against New York RB on May 22nd. Los Angeles FC won 2-0. Kenny Nielsen played 75 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.95.
Recent matches
- September 15th1-0 lossatDallas(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 4th2-2 drawatSJ Earthquakes(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 16th3-1 lossatSporting KC(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 22nd2-0 winvsNew York RB(75 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.95)
- April 28th2-2 drawatReal Salt Lake(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Kenny Nielsen and Los Angeles FC are next in action on February 1st against New York City in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the New York City vs Los Angeles FC match preview.
Teammates at Los Angeles FC
Kenny Nielsen currently plays alongside Denis Bouanga, Cabral Carter, Mathieu Choinière, Leo Walta, Nkosi Tafari, Christian Díaz, Ryan Hollingshead, Hugo Lloris, Thomas Hasal, Aaron Long, Tommy Mihalic, Thayllon, Tyler Boyd, Jeremy Ebobisse, Ryan Raposo, Igor Jesus, Timothy Tillman, Yevgen Cheberko, Heung-min Son, Ryan Porteous, Sergio Vásquez, Armindo Sieb, Jude Terry, Jacob Shaffelburg, Sergi Palencia, Kenny Nielsen, Mark Delgado and Eddie Segura at Los Angeles FC.