Cooper Sanchez
United States
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Cooper Sanchez 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Cooper Sanchez has appeared in 20 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,513 minutes at an average rating of 6.63. 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 | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.06 | 21 |
| Shots | 15 | 0.90 | 39 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.20 | 28 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 18 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.06 | 48 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.42 | 50 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.30 | 46 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 50 |
| Key passes | 17 | 1.00 | 47 |
| Chances created | 11 | 0.65 | 35 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.18 | 52 |
Cooper Sanchez has taken 15 shots with 3 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 101 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.2 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 39th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Cooper Sanchez has 1 assist and 17 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 138 minutes. Cooper Sanchez has set up 18 shots for teammates, worth 1.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 50th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 711 | 42.30 | 38 |
| Accurate passes | 615 | 36.60 | 43 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Long balls won | 36 | 2.14 | 63 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.06 | 71 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.24 | 49 |
| Backward passes | 138 | 8.21 | 41 |
| Passes (final third) | 78 | 4.64 | 29 |
Cooper Sanchez has completed 615 of 711 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 38th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.30 | 19 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 0.59 | 14 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 56 |
| Duels won | 46 | 2.74 | 10 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 0.65 | 52 |
| Touches | 876 | 52.10 | 20 |
| Possession lost | 140 | 8.33 | 15 |
| Dribbled past | 23 | 1.37 | 92 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 0.48 | 7 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 0.77 | 40 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 0.77 | 27 |
Cooper Sanchez completes 5 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 46 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 25 | 1.49 | 33 |
| Tackles won | 16 | 0.95 | 42 |
| Interceptions | 15 | 0.89 | 46 |
| Clearances | 12 | 0.71 | 30 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 64 | 3.81 | 27 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.06 | 81 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.06 | 85 |
Cooper Sanchez makes 25 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 61 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 33rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 34 | 2.02 | 84 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.30 | 70 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Fouls per card | 6.80 | n/a | 66 |
| Foul involvements | 42 | 2.50 | 43 |
| 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 |
Cooper Sanchez has committed 34 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.8 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right central midfielder (15 appearances), also at left central midfielder (2) and right midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Cooper Sanchez previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 2 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.52 |
About Cooper Sanchez
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Cooper Sanchez has scored 1 assist across 20 appearances (19 starts), totalling 1513 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Cooper Sanchez has attempted 15 shots with 3 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.19 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Cooper Sanchez has created 11 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (50% success rate). Cooper Sanchez has contributed 17 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Cooper Sanchez has registered 25 tackles (16 won), 15 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 615 from 711 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Cooper Sanchez has won 46 of 137 total duels.
Discipline
Cooper Sanchez has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 34 fouls and winning 8.
About Cooper Sanchez
Cooper Sanchez is a 18-year-old midfielder playing for Atlanta United in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Cooper Sanchez is -footed and wears the number 48 shirt. Born on 26 March 2008.
Most recent appearance
Cooper Sanchez's most recent match was away at Charlotte on December 6th. Atlanta United lost 0-2. Cooper Sanchez played 90 minutes, registering 3 shots, 2 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.99.
Recent matches
- December 6th0-2 lossvsCharlotte(90 mins, rating 6.99)
- June 12th2-1 winvsSporting KC(77 mins, rating 7.11)
- August 31st1-2 winatMinnesota United(64 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.42)
- August 6th2-1 winvsNew York RB(80 mins, rating 7.18)
- February 7th4-1 lossatNew England(90 mins, rating 5.88)
Next fixture
Cooper Sanchez and Atlanta United are next in action on February 4th against Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Inter Miami vs Atlanta United match preview.
Teammates at Atlanta United
Cooper Sanchez currently plays alongside Elías Báez, Mauricio Amaro, Breel Embolo, Lucas Hoyos, Tomás Jacob, Adrian Gill, Dominik Chong Qui, Giuliano Galoppo, Aleksey Miranchuk, Ajani Fortune, Will Reilly, Luke Brennan, Sergio Santos, Santiago Pita, Jayden Hibbert, Tristan Muyumba, Cooper Sanchez, Steven Alzate, Paulo Díaz, Júnior Alonso, Miguel Almirón, Cayman Togashi, Matthew Edwards, Fafà Picault and Enea Mihaj at Atlanta United.