Ian James
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Ian James 2026 season stats
As a right center back, Ian James has appeared in 11 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 808 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 | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.30 | 28 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 38 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 56 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.11 | 30 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.11 | 51 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.60 | 61 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.45 | 65 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 24 |
Ian James has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 269 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 28th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ian James has 0 assists and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 202 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 374 | 41.70 | 31 |
| Accurate passes | 321 | 35.80 | 35 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Long balls won | 14 | 1.56 | 38 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 48 | 5.35 | 48 |
| Passes (final third) | 20 | 2.23 | 3 |
Ian James has completed 321 of 374 passes at 86% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 31st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.22 | 38 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.45 | 40 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 48 |
| Duels won | 23 | 2.56 | 7 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.45 | 10 |
| Touches | 485 | 54.00 | 11 |
| Possession lost | 71 | 7.91 | 28 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.45 | 45 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.11 | 2 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.11 | 22 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0.22 | 9 |
Ian James completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 23 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (10th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 16 | 1.78 | 59 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 1.00 | 48 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 1.11 | 48 |
| Clearances | 27 | 3.01 | 35 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 21 | 2.34 | 9 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.22 | 37 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Ian James makes 16 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 27 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 51 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 59th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 0.78 | 29 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 7 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 0.89 | 9 |
| 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
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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 11 appearances (9 starts), totalling 808 minutes. Ian James has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ian James has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (50% success rate). Ian James has contributed 5 key passes and 8 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ian James has registered 16 tackles (9 won), 10 interceptions, and 27 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 321 from 374 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Ian James has won 23 of 45 total duels.
Discipline
Ian James has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 1.
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 St. Louis City on July 29th. Sporting KC lost 3-2. Ian James played 46 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.23.
Recent matches
- July 29th3-2 lossatSt. Louis City(46 mins, rating 6.23)
- September 23rd1-2 lossvsNew York RB(90 mins, rating 6.74)
- July 25th1-2 winatAustin(90 mins, rating 7.17)
- May 8th3-1 winvsLA Galaxy(90 mins, rating 6.51)
- August 17th6-0 lossatPortland Timbers(44 mins, rating 6.57)
Next fixture
Ian James and Sporting KC are next in action on January 1st against Minnesota United in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sporting KC vs Minnesota United match preview.
Teammates at Sporting KC
Ian James currently plays alongside Stefan Cleveland, Jake Davis, Shapi Suleymanov, Emir Karic, Wyatt Meyer, Kwaku Agyabeng, Manu García, Jack Kortkamp, Dejan Joveljić, Taylor Calheira, Ethan Bartlow, Cielo Tschantret, Ian James, Calvin Harris, Or Blorian, Jacob Bartlett, Zorhan Bassong, Jansen Miller, Jayden Reid, Diego Borges, Lasse Berg Johnsen, Moisés Mosquera, John Pulskamp, Ryan Schewe, Stephen Afrifa, Justin Reynolds and Capita at Sporting KC.