Josh Atencio
Defensive midfielder · Colorado Rapids · MLS · 2026 · updated 2026-10-25
Josh Atencio, 24, plays as a defensive midfielder for Colorado Rapids in the MLS. This season: 27 appearances, 1,655 minutes, 1 goal and 1 assist, with an average Sportmonks match rating of 6.66. Among midfielders in MLS he stands out for passes and interceptions.
Profile
- Club
- Colorado Rapids
- League
- MLS
- Position
- Defensive midfielder
- Age
- 24
- Nationality
- United States
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 79 kg
Against every midfielder in MLS
Percentile among midfielders with 450 minutes or more: 90 means he is ahead of 90% of them.
2026 statistics
| Statistic | Season | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances (starts) | 27 (19) | – |
| Minutes | 1,655 | – |
| Average rating | 6.66 | – |
| Goals | 1 | 0.05 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.05 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.46 | 0.03 |
| Shots | 9 | 0.49 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.16 |
| Key passes | 16 | 0.87 |
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.38 |
| Passes | 1046 | 56.88 |
| Pass accuracy % | 85.6 | – |
| Crosses | 2 | 0.11 |
| Tackles | 29 | 1.58 |
| Interceptions | 24 | 1.31 |
| Clearances | 22 | 1.20 |
| Duels won | 53 | 2.88 |
| Aerial duels won | 10 | 0.54 |
| Fouls won | 7 | 0.38 |
| Fouls committed | 39 | 2.12 |
| Yellow cards | 11 | – |
| Red cards | 0 | – |
Statistics from Sportmonks, updated daily.
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