Ian James
United States
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Ian James 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Ian James has appeared in 13 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 885 minutes at an average rating of 6.46. 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 | 18 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.30 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 39 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 58 |
| 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 | 1 | 0.10 | 25 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.10 | 42 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.50 | 56 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.41 | 59 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 22 |
Ian James has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 295 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 24th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ian James has 0 assists and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 221 minutes. Ian James has set up 5 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 | 394 | 40.10 | 25 |
| Accurate passes | 333 | 33.90 | 27 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Long balls won | 15 | 1.53 | 38 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 51 | 5.19 | 49 |
| Passes (final third) | 25 | 2.54 | 7 |
Ian James has completed 333 of 394 passes at 85% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 25th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.41 | 62 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.61 | 52 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 74 |
| Duels won | 30 | 3.05 | 23 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 0.51 | 13 |
| Touches | 522 | 53.10 | 9 |
| Possession lost | 81 | 8.24 | 34 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.41 | 38 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.20 | 7 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.10 | 22 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0.20 | 14 |
Ian James completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 30 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (13th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 19 | 1.93 | 70 |
| Tackles won | 11 | 1.12 | 61 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 1.12 | 50 |
| Clearances | 30 | 3.05 | 37 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 23 | 2.34 | 9 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.20 | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Ian James makes 19 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 30 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 47 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 70th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 0.71 | 28 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 5 |
| Foul involvements | 9 | 0.92 | 12 |
| 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 | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Ian James has committed 7 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right center back (8 appearances), also at right back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Ian James previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 8 | 490 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5.67 |
About Ian James
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Ian James has featured across 13 appearances (9 starts), totalling 885 minutes. Ian James has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.03 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ian James has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Ian James has contributed 5 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ian James has registered 19 tackles (11 won), 11 interceptions, and 30 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 333 from 394 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Ian James has won 30 of 53 total duels.
Discipline
Ian James has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 2.
About Ian James
Ian James is a 18-year-old defender playing for Sporting KC in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Ian James is right-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 6 June 2008.
Most recent appearance
Ian James's most recent match was away at Vancouver Whitecaps on January 16th. Sporting KC lost 0-3. Ian James played 33 minutes with a match rating of 6.35.
Recent matches
- January 16th0-3 lossvsVancouver Whitecaps(33 mins, rating 6.35)
- June 12th2-1 lossatAtlanta United(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 11th1-1 drawvsSt. Louis City(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 28th2-0 lossatColorado Rapids(44 mins, rating 6.57)
- May 19th0-2 lossvsHouston Dynamo(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Ian James and Sporting KC are next in action on March 17th against Dallas in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Dallas vs Sporting KC match preview.
Teammates at Sporting KC
Ian James currently plays alongside Rubén Ramos, Zorhan Bassong, Jansen Miller, Ian James, André Luiz, Kwaku Agyabeng, Jacob Bartlett, Emir Karic, Diego Borges, Or Blorian, Shapi Suleymanov, Wyatt Meyer, Stephen Afrifa, Stefan Cleveland, Taylor Calheira, Seymour Reid, Jayden Reid, Jack Kortkamp, Jake Davis, Calvin Harris, Lasse Berg Johnsen, Moisés Mosquera, Justin Reynolds, John Pulskamp, Capita and Owen Wolff at Sporting KC.