James Sands
United States
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James Sands 2026 season stats
As a left center back, James Sands has appeared in 7 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 630 minutes at an average rating of 6.92. 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 | 1 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.14 | 69 |
| Shots | 7 | 1.00 | 88 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.30 | 80 |
| Shot accuracy | 29.0% | n/a | 50 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 73 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 80 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.43 | 81 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.29 | 85 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.10 | 12 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.14 | 25 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 22 |
James Sands has taken 7 shots with 2 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 90 minutes. Those shots are worth 1 expected goals (xG), 1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 88th percentile for shot volume among defenders. James Sands has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 630 minutes. James Sands has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0 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 | 450 | 64.30 | 84 |
| Accurate passes | 392 | 56.00 | 79 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Long balls won | 23 | 3.29 | 85 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 24 | 3.43 | 22 |
| Passes (final third) | 33 | 4.71 | 42 |
James Sands has completed 392 of 450 passes at 87% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 84th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.14 | 18 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Duels won | 26 | 3.71 | 39 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 1.57 | 68 |
| Touches | 548 | 78.30 | 80 |
| Possession lost | 64 | 9.14 | 45 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.43 | 41 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.71 | 52 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0.14 | 9 |
James Sands completes 0 dribbles and wins 26 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 10 | 1.43 | 37 |
| Tackles won | 7 | 1.00 | 50 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 1.71 | 85 |
| Clearances | 35 | 5.00 | 74 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 19 | 2.71 | 19 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
James Sands makes 10 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 35 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 63 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 37th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 0.71 | 27 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.14 | 33 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 61 |
| Foul involvements | 10 | 1.43 | 35 |
| 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 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left center back (6 appearances), also at right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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James 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 | 33 | 2,917 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 90 | 7.25 |
| 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 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, James Sands has scored 1 goal across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 630 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. James Sands has attempted 7 shots with 2 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.98 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, James Sands has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. James Sands has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, James Sands has registered 10 tackles (7 won), 12 interceptions, and 35 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 392 from 450 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. James Sands has won 26 of 43 total duels.
Discipline
James Sands has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 5.
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 and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 6 July 2000.
Most recent appearance
James Sands's most recent match was away at Toronto on December 6th. New York City drew 1-1. James Sands played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.86.
Recent matches
- December 6th1-1 drawatToronto(90 mins, rating 6.86)
- February 28th1-1 drawatNew England(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.66)
- July 21st2-1 lossatCincinnati(90 mins, rating 6.52)
- March 1st2-3 lossvsPhiladelphia Union(90 mins, rating 6.5)
- July 13th1-1 drawvsToronto(90 mins, rating 7.38)
Next fixture
James Sands and New York City are next in action on May 11th against Nashville SC in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the New York City vs Nashville SC match preview.
Teammates at New York City
James Sands currently plays alongside Agustín Ojeda, Drew Baiera, James Sands, Talles Magno, Keaton Parks, Luighi, Máximo Carrizo, Cooper Flax, Nicolás Fernández Mercau, Andrés Perea, Aiden O'Neill, Malachi Jones, Peter Molinari, Tayvon Gray, Seymour Reid, Thiago Martins, Nico Cavallo, Jonathan Shore, Maxi Moralez, Arnau Farnós, Mac Learned, Kamran Acito, Bénie Traoré, Jacob Arroyave, Hannes Wolf, Raul Gustavo, Matt Freese, Kevin Pierre Jr., Mitja Ilenic, Greg Ranjitsingh, Alonso Martínez, Max Murray, Kevin O'Toole, Kai Trewin and Tomás Romero at New York City.