Tajon Buchanan
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Tajon Buchanan 2025/2026 season stats
As a right midfielder, Tajon Buchanan has appeared in 34 La Liga matches this season, totalling 1,821 minutes at an average rating of 6.72. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| 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 |
| Total | 43 | 2,331 | 7 | 1 | 22 | 36 | 6.68 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 0.30 | 91 |
| Goal involvements | 8 | 0.40 | 86 |
| Shots | 27 | 1.30 | 59 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 0.50 | 70 |
| Shot accuracy | 41.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Shot conversion | 26.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.64 | n/a | 92 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.10 | 62 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.49 | 61 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.30 | 47 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 19 |
| Key passes | 17 | 0.80 | 31 |
| Chances created | 14 | 0.69 | 37 |
| Big chances created | 5 | 0.25 | 64 |
Tajon Buchanan has taken 27 shots with 11 on target (41% accuracy), scoring 7 goals. That is a shot roughly every 67 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 59th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Tajon Buchanan has 1 assist and 17 key passes , creating 5 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 130 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 19th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 466 | 23.00 | 8 |
| Accurate passes | 379 | 18.70 | 10 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 0.54 | 11 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.20 | 37 |
| Backward passes | 162 | 8.01 | 53 |
| Passes (final third) | 24 | 1.19 | 1 |
Tajon Buchanan has completed 379 of 466 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 8th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 21 | 1.04 | 62 |
| Dribble attempts | 66 | 3.26 | 88 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 10 |
| Duels won | 88 | 4.35 | 31 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.15 | 2 |
| Touches | 883 | 43.60 | 10 |
| Possession lost | 263 | 13.00 | 66 |
| Dribbled past | 16 | 0.79 | 37 |
| Fouls won | 36 | 1.78 | 74 |
| Dispossessed | 28 | 1.38 | 76 |
| Turnovers | 36 | 1.78 | 66 |
Tajon Buchanan completes 21 dribbles at a 32% success rate and wins 88 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (2nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 29 | 1.43 | 24 |
| Tackles won | 18 | 0.89 | 39 |
| Interceptions | 22 | 1.09 | 78 |
| Clearances | 16 | 0.79 | 31 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 108 | 5.34 | 83 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Tajon Buchanan makes 29 tackles and 22 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 63 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 24th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 19 | 0.94 | 18 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.40 | 88 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 8 | 0.40 | 90 |
| Fouls per card | 2.38 | n/a | 9 |
| Foul involvements | 55 | 2.72 | 46 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Tajon Buchanan has committed 19 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.4 fouls.
Positions played
La LigaMainly right midfielder (20 appearances), also at right winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Villarreal squad
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T. Buchanan
27 yrs#17
N. Pépé
31 yrs#19
A. Moleiro22 yrs#20
T. Oluwaseyi
26 yrs#21
A. Pérez32 yrs#22
H. López19 yrs#32
Á. Forés25 yrs
T. Fernández
22 yrs
I. Akhomach
22 yrs
21 yrs
21 yrs
22 yrs
24 yrs
25 yrs
Canada squad
L. Millar26 yrs#7
C. Larin31 yrs#9
P. David25 yrs#12
J. Shaffelburg26 yrs#14T. Buchanan27 yrs#17T. Oluwaseyi26 yrs#21
J. Nelson
23 yrs#26
J. David26 yrs#30
M. Choinière27 yrs#6
N. Sigur
22 yrs#8
N. Saliba22 yrs#13
J. Osorio34 yrs#21
A. Ahmed25 yrs#21
I. Koné
24 yrs#90
S. Eustaquio29 yrs
20 yrs
25 yrs
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the La Liga, Tajon Buchanan has scored 7 goals and 1 assist across 34 appearances (21 starts), totalling 1821 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Tajon Buchanan has attempted 27 shots with 11 on target, a 41% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Tajon Buchanan has created 14 chances including 5 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 21 successful dribbles from 66 attempts (32% success rate). Tajon Buchanan has contributed 17 key passes and 34 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Tajon Buchanan has registered 29 tackles (18 won), 22 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 379 from 466 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Tajon Buchanan has won 88 of 205 total duels.
Discipline
Tajon Buchanan has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 19 fouls and winning 36.
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 Morocco on November 11th. Villarreal lost 0-3. Tajon Buchanan played 87 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.15.
Recent matches
- November 11th0-3 lossvsMorocco(87 mins, rating 6.15)
- August 30th0-1 winatSouth Africa(75 mins, rating 6.38)
- September 17th2-1 lossatSwitzerland(74 mins, rating 6.5)
- August 17th6-0 winvsQatar(83 mins, rating 7.53)
- November 9th1-1 drawvsBosnia and Herzegovina(61 mins, rating 6.08)
Teammates at Villarreal
Tajon Buchanan currently plays alongside Nicolas Pépé, Willy Kambwala, Hugo López, Alex Freeman, Alberto Moleiro, Juan Foyth, Tajon Buchanan, Luiz Júnior, Arnau Tenas, Gerard Moreno, Álex Forés, Diego Conde, Pau Navarro, Santi Comesaña, Pape Gueye, Thiago Fernández, Carlos Romero, Ilias Akhomach, Logan Costa, Carlos Macià, Tani Oluwaseyi, Ayoze Pérez, Sergi Cardona, Renato Veiga and Santiago Mouriño at Villarreal.