Ian James
Centre-back · Sporting KC · MLS · 2026 · updated 2026-11-13
Ian James, 18, plays as a centre-back for Sporting KC in the MLS. This season: 18 appearances, 1,023 minutes, 0 goals and 0 assists, with an average Sportmonks match rating of 6.43.
Profile
- Club
- Sporting KC
- League
- MLS
- Position
- Centre-back
- Age
- 18
- Nationality
- United States
- Height
- 188 cm
- Weight
- 86 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) | 18 (10) | – |
| Minutes | 1,023 | – |
| Average rating | 6.43 | – |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.37 | 0.03 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.44 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.18 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.35 |
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 0.62 |
| Passes | 455 | 40.03 |
| Pass accuracy % | 84.4 | – |
| Tackles | 20 | 1.76 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 1.06 |
| Clearances | 38 | 3.34 |
| Duels won | 37 | 3.26 |
| Aerial duels won | 7 | 0.62 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.26 |
| Fouls committed | 9 | 0.79 |
| Red cards | 0 | – |
Statistics from Sportmonks, updated daily.
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