Tajon Buchanan
Canada
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Tajon Buchanan 2026/2027 season stats
As a left midfielder, Tajon Buchanan has appeared in 3 La Liga matches this season, totalling 126 minutes at an average rating of 6.85. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other La Liga midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shots | 4 | 2.90 | 88 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 1.40 | 96 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 38 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.71 | 96 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.71 | 65 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.71 | 96 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.70 | 46 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.71 | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 38 |
Tajon Buchanan has taken 4 shots with 2 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 32 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.6 expected goals (xG), 0.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 88th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Tajon Buchanan has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 126 minutes. Tajon Buchanan has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 45 | 32.10 | 19 |
| Accurate passes | 41 | 29.30 | 35 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.71 | 4 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 1.43 | 88 |
| Backward passes | 22 | 15.71 | 88 |
| Passes (final third) | 1 | 0.71 | 4 |
Tajon Buchanan has completed 41 of 45 passes at 91% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 19th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 1.43 | 88 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 2.86 | 88 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 77 |
| Duels won | 11 | 7.86 | 88 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.71 | 65 |
| Touches | 90 | 64.30 | 65 |
| Possession lost | 25 | 17.86 | 88 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 1.43 | 88 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 4.29 | 88 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 2.14 | 96 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Tajon Buchanan completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 11 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 1.43 | 50 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 1.43 | 73 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.71 | 42 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.71 | 42 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 6 | 4.29 | 50 |
| 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 | 42 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Tajon Buchanan makes 2 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 63 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 50th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 2.14 | 65 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Foul involvements | 9 | 6.43 | 88 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Tajon Buchanan has committed 3 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
La LigaMainly left midfielder (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Tajon Buchanan previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 5 | 380 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6.53 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 213 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6.98 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 34 | 1,821 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 29 | 6.72 |
 Champions League | 7 | 431 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6.45 |
 Copa Del Rey | 2 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.79 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 8 | 589 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 6.81 |
 CONCACAF Gold Cup | 4 | 248 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 13 | 423 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 6.83 |
 Serie A | 6 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.48 |
 Coppa Italia | 1 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.66 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa America | 3 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.31 |
| Friendly International | 2 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.43 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 12 | 834 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 7.03 |
| Serie A | 10 | 151 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.77 |
 Europa Conference League | 8 | 605 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 6.21 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 24 | 1,761 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 26 | 6.75 |
| Champions League | 6 | 522 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 6.36 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 14 | 1,174 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 6.91 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 28 | 1,868 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 32 | 7.13 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Concacaf | 17 | 1,120 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 2.43 |
About Tajon Buchanan
La Liga 2026/2027 season
This season in the La Liga, Tajon Buchanan has featured across 3 appearances (1 starts), totalling 126 minutes. Tajon Buchanan has attempted 4 shots with 2 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.56 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Tajon Buchanan has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 2 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (50% success rate). Tajon Buchanan has contributed 1 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Tajon Buchanan has registered 2 tackles (2 won), 1 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 41 from 45 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Tajon Buchanan has won 11 of 21 total duels.
Discipline
Tajon Buchanan has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 6.
About Tajon Buchanan
Tajon Buchanan is a 27-year-old forward playing for Villarreal in the La Liga, representing Canada. Tajon Buchanan is right-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 8 February 1999.
Most recent appearance
Tajon Buchanan's most recent match was away at Deportivo Alavés on September 26th. Villarreal lost 1-0. Tajon Buchanan played 63 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.91.
Recent matches
- September 26th1-0 lossatDeportivo Alavés(63 mins, rating 6.91)
- July 14th2-2 drawatAtlético de Madrid(29 mins, rating 6.92)
- May 14th2-2 drawatRacing Santander(34 mins, rating 6.72)
- November 11th0-3 lossvsMorocco(87 mins, rating 6.15)
- August 30th0-1 winatSouth Africa(75 mins, rating 6.38)
Next fixture
Tajon Buchanan and Villarreal are next in action on July 31st against Deportivo A Coruña in the La Liga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruña match preview.
Teammates at Villarreal
Tajon Buchanan currently plays alongside Ilias Akhomach, Alberto Moleiro, Rubén Gómez, Pape Gueye, Juan Foyth, Carlos Macià, Santiago Mouriño, Nicolas Pépé, Alassane Diatta, Pau Navarro, Santi Comesaña, Gerard Moreno, Nathan Saliba, Ayoze Pérez, Tajon Buchanan, Péter Gulácsi, Logan Costa, Renato Veiga, Luiz Júnior, Tani Oluwaseyi, Alex Freeman, Georges Mikautadze, Sergi Cardona and Carlos Romero at Villarreal.