Maya Yoshida
Centre-back · LA Galaxy · MLS · 2026 · updated 2026-10-25
Maya Yoshida, 38, plays as a centre-back for LA Galaxy in the MLS. This season: 22 appearances, 1,039 minutes, 2 goals and 0 assists, with an average Sportmonks match rating of 6.85. Among defenders in MLS he stands out for clearances, pass accuracy % and aerial duels won.
Profile
- Club
- LA Galaxy
- League
- MLS
- Position
- Centre-back
- Age
- 38
- Nationality
- Japan
- Height
- 189 cm
- Weight
- 78 kg
Against every defender in MLS
Percentile among defenders with 450 minutes or more: 90 means he is ahead of 90% of them.
2026 statistics
| Statistic | Season | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances (starts) | 22 (12) | – |
| Minutes | 1,039 | – |
| Average rating | 6.85 | – |
| Goals | 2 | 0.17 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.13 | 0.10 |
| Shots | 11 | 0.95 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.43 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.09 |
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.26 |
| Passes | 768 | 66.53 |
| Pass accuracy % | 91.4 | – |
| Tackles | 16 | 1.39 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 0.95 |
| Clearances | 75 | 6.50 |
| Duels won | 46 | 3.98 |
| Aerial duels won | 22 | 1.91 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.43 |
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.52 |
| Red cards | 0 | – |
Statistics from Sportmonks, updated daily.
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