Ian Alexander James stats
United States
Match-by-match stats
I. Alexander James
Sporting KCDefender
I. Alexander James vs Austin
1 game played, 1 more on the benchIan Alexander James's next match is on Sunday at 01:30 against Austin. See how Ian Alexander James did in earlier matches against Austin.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| May 17, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Feb 23, 2025 |
SKCvATX
Sunday 01:30Sun 01:30Before the next match
Sporting KC v Austin, SundayWhat Austin allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Austin in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersIan Alexander James 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Ian Alexander James has appeared in 16 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 990 minutes at an average rating of 6.45. 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
Ian Alexander James has taken 5 shots with 2 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 198 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 44th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ian Alexander James has 0 assists and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 248 minutes. Ian Alexander James has set up 5 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
Ian Alexander James has completed 373 of 441 passes at 85% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 25th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Ian Alexander James completes 6 dribbles at a 55% success rate and wins 34 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (18th percentile).
Defending stats
Ian Alexander James makes 19 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 36 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 52 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 60th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Ian Alexander James has committed 8 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right center back (8 appearances), also at right back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Sporting KC squad
Capita
24 yrs#7
A. Luiz
24 yrs#11
C. Harris
26 yrs#14
S. Afrifa
25 yrs#17T. Calheira
24 yrs#19S. Reid
18 yrs#29
S. Suleymanov
26 yrs#93
L. Berg Johnsen
27 yrs#4J. Bartlett21 yrs#16K. Agyabeng
20 yrs#20
Z. Bassong
27 yrs#22
R. Ramos19 yrs#24
O. Wolff21 yrs#33
25 yrs
26 yrs
29 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 8 | 490 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5.67 |
About Ian Alexander James
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Ian Alexander James has featured across 16 appearances (10 starts), totalling 990 minutes. Ian Alexander James has attempted 5 shots with 2 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.14 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ian Alexander James has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 6 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (55% success rate). Ian Alexander James has contributed 5 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ian Alexander James has registered 19 tackles (11 won), 11 interceptions, and 36 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 373 from 441 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Ian Alexander James has won 34 of 61 total duels.
Discipline
Ian Alexander James has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 2.
About Ian Alexander James
Ian Alexander James is a 18-year-old defender playing for Sporting KC in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Ian Alexander James is right-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 6 June 2008.
Most recent appearance
Ian Alexander James's most recent match was at home against Real Salt Lake on March 14th. Sporting KC lost 1-3. Ian Alexander James played 17 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.83.
Recent matches
- March 14th1-3 lossvsReal Salt Lake(17 mins, rating 6.83)
- December 26th4-0 lossatNashville SC(69 mins, rating 5.87)
- January 13th3-3 drawvsPortland Timbers(19 mins, rating 6.54)
- July 5th2-1 lossatSeattle Sounders(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 15th0-2 winatHouston Dynamo(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Ian Alexander James and Sporting KC are next in action on May 13th against Austin in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sporting KC vs Austin match preview.
Teammates at Sporting KC
Ian Alexander James currently plays alongside Rubén Ramos, Kwaku Agyabeng, Taylor Calheira, Seymour Reid, Zorhan Bassong, Emir Karic, Wyatt Meyer, Ian Alexander James, Stefan Cleveland, Jacob Bartlett, Shapi Suleymanov, Jansen Miller, André Luiz, Stephen Afrifa, Diego Borges, Or Blorian, Jayden Reid, Jack Kortkamp, Jake Davis, Calvin Harris, Lasse Berg Johnsen, Moisés Mosquera, Justin Reynolds, John Pulskamp, Capita and Owen Wolff at Sporting KC.