Kenny Nielsen
United States
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Kenny Nielsen 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Kenny Nielsen has appeared in 5 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 168 minutes at an average rating of 5.18. 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 | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.50 | 56 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.54 | 69 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 22 |
Kenny Nielsen has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 168 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 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 138 | 73.90 | 94 |
| Accurate passes | 124 | 66.40 | 93 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 3.75 | 92 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 13 | 6.96 | 61 |
| Passes (final third) | 15 | 8.04 | 89 |
Kenny Nielsen has completed 124 of 138 passes at 90% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 94th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Duels won | 6 | 3.21 | 28 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 1.61 | 69 |
| Touches | 166 | 88.90 | 94 |
| Possession lost | 14 | 7.50 | 27 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.54 | 55 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.54 | 39 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 3 |
Kenny Nielsen completes 0 dribbles and wins 6 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 1.07 | 22 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 1.07 | 55 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 1.07 | 44 |
| Clearances | 13 | 6.96 | 97 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 10 | 5.36 | 92 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Kenny Nielsen makes 2 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 13 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 84 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 22nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 1.61 | 84 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.54 | 96 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 2.14 | 66 |
| 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 |
Kenny Nielsen has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right center back (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Kenny Nielsen previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 5 appearances (2 starts), totalling 168 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 2 tackles (2 won), 2 interceptions, and 13 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 124 from 138 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Kenny Nielsen has won 6 of 14 total duels.
Discipline
Kenny Nielsen has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 1.
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 away at Real Salt Lake on March 26th. Los Angeles FC won 3-1. Kenny Nielsen played 6 minutes with a match rating of 6.21.
Recent matches
- December 6th0-0 drawatDC United(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 9th1-1 drawvsPortland Timbers(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 12th1-0 lossatColorado Rapids(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 9th0-1 lossvsSan Diego(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 8th1-1 drawatVancouver Whitecaps(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Kenny Nielsen and Los Angeles FC are next in action on April 28th against Real Salt Lake in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles FC match preview.
Teammates at Los Angeles FC
Kenny Nielsen currently plays alongside Cabral Carter, Hugo Lloris, Mathieu Choinière, Thomas Hasal, Denis Bouanga, Aaron Long, Leo Walta, Nkosi Tafari, Ryan Hollingshead, Thayllon, Tyler Boyd, Igor Jesus, Jeremy Ebobisse, Ryan Raposo, Timothy Tillman, Yevgen Cheberko, Heung-min Son, Ryan Porteous, Sergio Vásquez, Armindo Sieb, Kenny Nielsen, Jude Terry, Jacob Shaffelburg, Mark Delgado, Eddie Segura and Sergi Palencia at Los Angeles FC.