James Sands
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James Sands 2024 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, James Sands has appeared in 33 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 2,917 minutes at an average rating of 7.25. 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 | 1 | 0.00 | 21 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.06 | 20 |
| Shots | 12 | 0.40 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.10 | 18 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 69 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.03 | 44 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.22 | 20 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.12 | 21 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 17 |
| Key passes | 16 | 0.50 | 13 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.09 | 11 |
James Sands has taken 12 shots with 3 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 243 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 12th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. James Sands has 1 assist and 16 key passes , creating 3 big chances . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 17th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1895 | 58.50 | 83 |
| Accurate passes | 1555 | 48.00 | 78 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Long balls won | 87 | 2.68 | 69 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.12 | 33 |
| Backward passes | 25 | 0.77 | 36 |
| Passes (final third) | 73 | 2.25 | 90 |
James Sands has completed 1555 of 1895 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 83rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 16 | 0.49 | 32 |
| Dribble attempts | 19 | 0.59 | 14 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 95 |
| Duels won | 211 | 6.51 | 93 |
| Aerials won | 53 | 1.64 | 96 |
| Touches | 1299 | 40.10 | 72 |
| Possession lost | 64 | 1.97 | 67 |
| Dribbled past | 19 | 0.59 | 27 |
| Fouls won | 52 | 1.60 | 71 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 0.31 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
James Sands completes 16 dribbles at a 84% success rate and wins 211 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 90 | 2.78 | 88 |
| Tackles won | 12 | 0.37 | 90 |
| Interceptions | 54 | 1.67 | 92 |
| Clearances | 55 | 1.70 | 95 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 40 | 1.23 | 81 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.03 | 86 |
James Sands makes 90 tackles and 54 interceptions , adding 55 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 32 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 88th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 63 | 1.94 | 86 |
| Yellow cards | 12 | 0.37 | 80 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.03 | 87 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Fouls per card | 4.85 | n/a | 51 |
| Foul involvements | 115 | 3.55 | 85 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
James Sands has committed 63 fouls and received 12 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 4.9 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right defensive midfielder (6 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (4) and central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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25 yrsJames Sands previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 24 | 1,941 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 42 | 6.80 |
 DFB Pokal | 4 | 390 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6.71 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.79 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 7 | 452 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 6.91 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 27 | 2,257 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 59 | 6.84 |
 CONCACAF Gold Cup | 5 | 476 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 7.26 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 17 | 919 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 6.53 |
 Champions League | 8 | 674 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4.97 |
Premiership
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 7 | 459 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6.99 |
 Europa League | 5 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.64 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 29 | 2,554 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 43 | 6.56 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Concacaf | 1 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.63 |
About James Sands
Major League Soccer 2024 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, James Sands has scored 1 goal and 1 assist across 33 appearances (33 starts), totalling 2917 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. James Sands has attempted 12 shots with 3 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, James Sands has created 0 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 16 successful dribbles from 19 attempts (84% success rate). James Sands has contributed 16 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, James Sands has registered 90 tackles (12 won), 54 interceptions, and 55 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1555 from 1895 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. James Sands has won 211 of 341 total duels.
Discipline
James Sands has received 12 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 63 fouls and winning 52.
About James Sands
James Sands is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for New York City in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. James Sands is right-footed. Born on 6 July 2000.
Most recent appearance
James Sands's most recent match was away at Eintracht Frankfurt on July 4th. New York City drew 0-0. James Sands played 81 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.75.
Recent matches
- July 4th0-0 drawvsEintracht Frankfurt(81 mins, rating 6.75)
- August 9th0-1 winatTSG Hoffenheim(90 mins, rating 7.01)
- May 28th2-1 winvsWerder Bremen(10 mins, rating 6.63)
- April 9th4-0 lossatBayer 04 Leverkusen(69 mins, rating 6.3)
- February 8th2-1 winvsVfB Stuttgart(90 mins, rating 6.85)
Next fixture
James Sands and New York City are next in action on November 21st against Columbus Crew in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Columbus Crew vs New York City match preview.
Teammates at New York City
James Sands currently plays alongside Cooper Flax, Andrés Perea, Seymour Reid, Drew Baiera, Matt Freese, Mitja Ilenič, Arnau Farnós, Jonathan Shore, Tayvon Gray, Hannes Wolf, P. Molinari, Malachi Jones, Thiago Martins, Bénie Traoré, Agustín Ojeda, Nicolás Fernández Mercau, Mac Learned, Max Murray, Greg Ranjitsingh, Talles Magno, Máximo Carrizo, James Sands, Jacob Arroyave, Kamran Acito, Alonso Martínez, Keaton Parks, Raul Gustavo, Nico Cavallo, Aiden O'Neill, Maxi Moralez, Kevin Pierre Jr., Kevin O'Toole, Kai Trewin and Tomás Romero at New York City.