Riqui Puig
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Riqui Puig 2024 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Riqui Puig has appeared in 33 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 2,899 minutes at an average rating of 8.25. 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 | 17 | 0.50 | 97 |
| Goal involvements | 30 | 0.93 | 98 |
| Shots | 118 | 3.70 | 100 |
| Shots on target | 43 | 1.30 | 97 |
| Shot accuracy | 36.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Shot conversion | 14.0% | n/a | 78 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.40 | n/a | 82 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.12 | 73 |
| Shots off target | 34 | 1.06 | 94 |
| Shots blocked | 41 | 1.27 | 98 |
| Hit woodwork | 4 | 0.12 | 91 |
| Assists | 13 | 0.40 | 95 |
| Key passes | 78 | 2.40 | 90 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.22 | 97 |
| Big chances created | 28 | 0.87 | 82 |
Riqui Puig has taken 118 shots with 43 on target (36% accuracy), scoring 17 goals. That is a shot roughly every 25 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 100th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Riqui Puig has 13 assists and 78 key passes , creating 28 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 414 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 95th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 3312 | 102.80 | 100 |
| Accurate passes | 2771 | 86.00 | 99 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 51 |
| Long balls won | 250 | 7.76 | 100 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 8 | 0.25 | 52 |
| Backward passes | 106 | 3.29 | 93 |
| Passes (final third) | 145 | 4.50 | 96 |
Riqui Puig has completed 2771 of 3312 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 8 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 100th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 73 | 2.27 | 98 |
| Dribble attempts | 124 | 3.85 | 97 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 62 |
| Duels won | 202 | 6.27 | 90 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 0.16 | 8 |
| Touches | 2072 | 64.30 | 96 |
| Possession lost | 166 | 5.15 | 95 |
| Dribbled past | 31 | 0.96 | 64 |
| Fouls won | 94 | 2.92 | 99 |
| Dispossessed | 46 | 1.43 | 84 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Riqui Puig completes 73 dribbles at a 59% success rate and wins 202 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (8th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 31 | 0.96 | 11 |
| Tackles won | 5 | 0.16 | 56 |
| Interceptions | 16 | 0.50 | 25 |
| Clearances | 6 | 0.19 | 7 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 33 | 1.02 | 71 |
| 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 |
Riqui Puig makes 31 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 94 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 11th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 21 | 0.65 | 13 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.25 | 61 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.06 | 53 |
| Fouls per card | 2.63 | n/a | 20 |
| Foul involvements | 115 | 3.57 | 85 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | 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 |
Riqui Puig has committed 21 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.6 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly attacking midfielder (7 appearances), also at left central midfielder (6) and right central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Riqui Puig previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 29 | 2,526 | 7 | 4 | 62 | 20 | 7.60 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 12 | 1,009 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 11 | 7.40 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 15 | 473 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 6.75 |
About Riqui Puig
Major League Soccer 2024 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Riqui Puig has scored 17 goals and 13 assists across 33 appearances (32 starts), totalling 2899 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Riqui Puig has attempted 118 shots with 43 on target, a 36% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Riqui Puig has created 7 chances including 28 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 73 successful dribbles from 124 attempts (59% success rate). Riqui Puig has contributed 78 key passes and 23 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Riqui Puig has registered 31 tackles (5 won), 16 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 2771 from 3312 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Riqui Puig has won 202 of 354 total duels.
Discipline
Riqui Puig has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 21 fouls and winning 94.
About Riqui Puig
Riqui Puig is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for LA Galaxy in the Major League Soccer, representing Spain. Riqui Puig is right-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 13 August 1999.
Most recent appearance
Riqui Puig's most recent match was away at Seattle Sounders on April 13th. LA Galaxy won 1-0. Riqui Puig played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 2 shots, 3 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.41.
Recent matches
- April 13th1-0 winvsSeattle Sounders(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.41)
- May 25th6-2 winvsMinnesota United(89 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 8.3)
- September 17th1-4 winatColorado Rapids(89 mins, 2 goals, rating 8.5)
- June 16th5-0 winvsColorado Rapids(90 mins, 2 goals, 1 assist, rating 9.74)
- January 23rd2-1 lossatHouston Dynamo(90 mins, rating 8.1)
Next fixture
Riqui Puig and LA Galaxy are next in action on March 26th against St. Louis City in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the LA Galaxy vs St. Louis City match preview.
Teammates at LA Galaxy
Riqui Puig currently plays alongside Miki Yamane, Erik Thommy, Carlos Garcés, Robert Taylor, Gabriel Pec, Lucas Sanabria, Troy Elgersma, Justin Haak, Riqui Puig, C. Rindov, Julián Aude, Maya Yoshida, B. Scott, E. Wynder, Novak Mićović, João Klauss, Edwin Cerrillo, Joseph Paintsil, John Nelson, R. Dalgado, Marco Reus, H. Miller, J. Marcinkowski, Jakob Glesnes, R. Ramos and I. Parente at LA Galaxy.