Justin Ellis
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Justin Ellis 2026 season stats
As a left striker, Justin Ellis has appeared in 8 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 540 minutes at an average rating of 7.11. 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 | 1 | 0.20 | 32 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.50 | 45 |
| Shots | 9 | 1.50 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.80 | 35 |
| Shot accuracy | 56.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Shot conversion | 11.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 31 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.33 | 7 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.33 | 26 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.30 | 78 |
| Key passes | 10 | 1.70 | 72 |
| Chances created | 10 | 1.67 | 90 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.50 | 77 |
Justin Ellis has taken 9 shots with 5 on target (56% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 60 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 16th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Justin Ellis has 2 assists and 10 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 54 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 78th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 146 | 24.30 | 52 |
| Accurate passes | 112 | 18.70 | 50 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 7 | 1.17 | 82 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.17 | 90 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Backward passes | 32 | 5.33 | 14 |
| Passes (final third) | 26 | 4.33 | 88 |
Justin Ellis has completed 112 of 146 passes at 77% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 52nd percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 17 | 2.83 | 98 |
| Dribble attempts | 20 | 3.33 | 75 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 100 |
| Duels won | 36 | 6.00 | 79 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 1.00 | 59 |
| Touches | 234 | 39.00 | 34 |
| Possession lost | 68 | 11.33 | 34 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.33 | 38 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 1.67 | 65 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 2.50 | 94 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 2.00 | 34 |
Justin Ellis completes 17 dribbles at a 85% success rate and wins 36 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 0.67 | 29 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.50 | 50 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.17 | 22 |
| Clearances | 3 | 0.50 | 39 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 13 | 2.17 | 20 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Justin Ellis makes 4 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 135 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 29th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.33 | 4 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.17 | 24 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 13 |
| Foul involvements | 12 | 2.00 | 28 |
| 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 |
Justin Ellis has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left striker (2 appearances), also at right striker (2) and left winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitionsAbout Justin Ellis
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Justin Ellis has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 8 appearances (7 starts), totalling 540 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Justin Ellis has attempted 9 shots with 5 on target, a 56% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Justin Ellis has created 10 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 17 successful dribbles from 20 attempts (85% success rate). Justin Ellis has contributed 10 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Justin Ellis has registered 4 tackles (3 won), 1 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 112 from 146 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Justin Ellis has won 36 of 64 total duels.
Discipline
Justin Ellis has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 10.
About Justin Ellis
Justin Ellis is a 19-year-old forward playing for Orlando City in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Justin Ellis is right-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 14 May 2007.
Most recent appearance
Justin Ellis's most recent match was away at Cincinnati on August 13th. Orlando City lost 6-2. Justin Ellis played 57 minutes with a match rating of 6.45.
Recent matches
- August 13th6-2 lossatCincinnati(57 mins, rating 6.45)
- June 14th1-1 drawvsAtlanta United(69 mins, rating 7.13)
- March 28th4-3 winvsPhiladelphia Union(70 mins, rating 7.73)
- December 11th2-0 lossatCF Montréal(80 mins, rating 7.31)
- February 2nd3-4 winatInter Miami(59 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.08)
Next fixture
Justin Ellis and Orlando City are next in action on March 26th against SJ Earthquakes in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the SJ Earthquakes vs Orlando City match preview.
Teammates at Orlando City
Justin Ellis currently plays alongside Maxime Crépeau, Moise Clovis Archange, Colin Guske, Iago Teodoro, Braian Ojeda, Luis Otávio, Martín Ojeda, Griffin Dorsey, Antoine Griezmann, Daryl Enyinnaya Dike, Tahir Reid-Brown, Iván Angulo, Tyrese Spicer, Gustavo Caraballo, Nolan Miller, Justin Ellis, Harvey Sarajian, Eduard Atuesta, Robin Jansson, David Brekalo, Yutaro Tsukada, Javier Otero, Marco Pašalić, Joran Gerbet, Adrián Marín, Tiago, Zakaria Taifi and Wilder Cartagena at Orlando City.