Ezequiel Ponce
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Ezequiel Ponce 2026 season stats
As a striker, Ezequiel Ponce has appeared in 13 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 871 minutes at an average rating of 6.03. 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 | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Shots | 16 | 1.70 | 25 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.30 | 6 |
| Shot accuracy | 19.0% | n/a | 6 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 9 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 0.52 | 76 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.72 | 47 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.62 | 56 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.10 | 80 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.60 | 8 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.52 | 20 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.10 | 25 |
Ezequiel Ponce has taken 16 shots with 3 on target (19% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 54 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 25th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Ezequiel Ponce has 0 assists and 6 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 174 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 14th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 187 | 19.30 | 20 |
| Accurate passes | 153 | 15.80 | 33 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 0.83 | 69 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.10 | 81 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Backward passes | 70 | 7.23 | 47 |
| Passes (final third) | 25 | 2.58 | 61 |
Ezequiel Ponce has completed 153 of 187 passes at 82% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 20th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.72 | 35 |
| Dribble attempts | 13 | 1.34 | 23 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 82 |
| Duels won | 32 | 3.31 | 24 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 1.24 | 66 |
| Touches | 305 | 31.50 | 12 |
| Possession lost | 85 | 8.78 | 14 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.31 | 31 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 1.24 | 43 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 1.55 | 61 |
| Turnovers | 27 | 2.79 | 72 |
Ezequiel Ponce completes 7 dribbles at a 54% success rate and wins 32 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 0.21 | 3 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Clearances | 10 | 1.03 | 82 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 24 | 2.48 | 32 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.10 | 94 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Ezequiel Ponce makes 2 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 436 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 3rd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 1.55 | 75 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.21 | 72 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0.41 | 56 |
| Fouls per card | 7.50 | n/a | 71 |
| Foul involvements | 27 | 2.79 | 59 |
| 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 |
Ezequiel Ponce has committed 15 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.5 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly striker (9 appearances), also at left striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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34 yrs
33 yrsEzequiel Ponce previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 32 | 2,681 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 18 | 6.82 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 12 | 926 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7.02 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 29 | 1,463 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 7.00 |
 Europa League | 5 | 178 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6.75 |
 Champions League | 2 | 144 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.19 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 34 | 1,112 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 5.90 |
 Copa Del Rey | 3 | 178 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.38 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 13 | 662 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 6.50 |
| Europa League | 2 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6.94 |
| Champions League | 2 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.88 |
About Ezequiel Ponce
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Ezequiel Ponce has featured across 13 appearances (10 starts), totalling 871 minutes. Ezequiel Ponce has attempted 16 shots with 3 on target, a 19% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ezequiel Ponce has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 7 successful dribbles from 13 attempts (54% success rate). Ezequiel Ponce has contributed 6 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ezequiel Ponce has registered 2 tackles (0 won), 0 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 153 from 187 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Ezequiel Ponce has won 32 of 82 total duels.
Discipline
Ezequiel Ponce has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 12.
About Ezequiel Ponce
Ezequiel Ponce is a 29-year-old forward playing for Houston Dynamo in the Major League Soccer, representing Argentina. Ezequiel Ponce is right-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 29 March 1997.
Most recent appearance
Ezequiel Ponce's most recent match was away at LA Galaxy on December 16th. Houston Dynamo drew 1-1. Ezequiel Ponce played 24 minutes with a match rating of 6.21.
Recent matches
- December 16th1-1 drawatLA Galaxy(24 mins, rating 6.21)
- July 25th1-0 winvsVancouver Whitecaps(90 mins, rating 7.16)
- June 19th3-0 lossatReal Salt Lake(4 mins, rating 0)
- March 12th1-4 winatLos Angeles FC(87 mins, rating 6.74)
- March 26th1-0 winvsColorado Rapids(84 mins, rating 6.36)
Next fixture
Ezequiel Ponce and Houston Dynamo are next in action on January 1st against DC United in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Houston Dynamo vs DC United match preview.
Teammates at Houston Dynamo
Ezequiel Ponce currently plays alongside Ondrej Lingr, Agustín Bouzat, Blake Gillingham, Logan Erb, Diadié Samassékou, Exon Arzú, Franco Negri, Antônio Carlos, Reese Miller, Felipe Andrade, Lawrence Ennali, Nick Markanich, Erik Sviatchenko, Lucas Halter, Ezequiel Ponce, Jack McGlynn, Matthew Arana, Ibrahim Aliyu, Duane Holmes, Héctor Herrera, Mateusz Bogusz, Jonathan Bond, Guilherme, Artur, Jimmy Maurer, Sam Vines, Agustin Resch and Duncan McGuire at Houston Dynamo.