J. Dean Stats
Club: Chicago Fire · Position: Defender.
J. Dean (Chicago Fire, defender) has 1 goal and 1 assist in 32 appearances in 2026 (2291 minutes, all competitions). Tackles per 90 in Major League Soccer: 1.83, higher than 69% of 213 defenders. Started 27 of 32.
Key Facts
Figures as of
J. Dean has 29 appearances and 2021 minutes in Major League Soccer 2026 as a defender for Chicago Fire.
Dean’s TACTIX Impact runs at 2.1 per match over 29 appearances in Major League Soccer matches, the 40th percentile of 628 qualifying Major League Soccer players.
Against defenders in Major League Soccer 2026, J. Dean stands out on 0.67 fouls committed per 90 (fewer than 78%); the cohort is 213 players with 450+ minutes.
J. Dean (Chicago Fire) averages a TACTIX Impact of 2.4 per match across 32 appearances, and has one goal and one assist in 32 appearances in 2026 — per TACTIX Impact, an open rating with every weight published (as of 7 November 2026).
An open, transparent rating built from raw match actions across 32 appearances in 2026 (all competitions) — every weight is published. Higher is better; a negative score just means costly actions outweighed productive ones in that sample — not a verdict on the player.
Profile
J. Dean is a defender at Chicago Fire, with 29 appearances and 2021 minutes in Major League Soccer 2026. TACTIX Impact: 2.1 per match across 29 appearances in Major League Soccer matches, the 40th percentile of 628 qualifying Major League Soccer players. J. Dean has started 27 of 32 appearances in 2026 (all competitions), averaging 72 minutes. That is 66% of the Major League Soccer minutes available to him (2021 of 3060 across 34 club matches).
By the numbers
By the numbers, among the 213 Major League Soccer defenders with 450+ minutes: 0.67 fouls committed per 90 — fewer than 78%. Cards per 90 is up from 0.09 last season (1896 minutes in Major League Soccer) to 0.18 in 2026. J. Dean recorded a tackle in 7 of the last 10 appearances where it was measured (all competitions).
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths, against Defenders, Major League Soccer 2026 (n = 213): Discipline (strong, 75th percentile) and Dribbling (strong, 74th percentile). Lower on the radar: Shooting (third percentile) and Passing (18th percentile), against 213 Defenders, Major League Soccer 2026 (n = 213).
Form and availability
Impact over the last five matches (newest first): 3.8, 5.2, 0.5, 2.3, 1.0 — trending up, averaging 2.6 against a season figure of 2.4. Discipline: three yellow cards and one red card in 32 appearances in 2026, and 0.67 fouls per 90 in Major League Soccer.
Similar players
Closest radar profiles among Defenders, Major League Soccer 2026 (n = 213): Nico Cavallo, N. Allen and J. Fory (cosine similarity of the eight axis percentiles; the full list is part of Pro).
Season 2026 · All Competitions
Started 27 of 32 appearances, 5 from the bench · 72 minutes per appearance · 66% of the Major League Soccer minutes available (2021 of 3060).
Major League Soccer only: 29 apps · 2.1 Impact per match in 2026. The figures above cover all 2 competitions played that season, which is why they can differ. See the Major League Soccer Impact leaderboard.
J. Dean Stats per 90 · Major League Soccer 2026, defender
| Stat | J. Dean | vs defenders | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacklesper 90 | 1.83 | higher than 69% | 2.04 |
| Interceptionsper 90 | 1.29 | higher than 62% | 1.71 |
| Blocksper 90 | 0.27 | higher than 23% | 0.43 |
| Duels wonper 90 | 4.32 | higher than 66% | 4.60 |
| Duel win rate | 58.1% | higher than 61% | 58.4% |
| Fouls committedper 90 | 0.67 | fewer than 78% | 0.95 |
| Cardsper 90 | 0.18 | fewer than 54% | 0.09 |
| Passesper 90 | 37.23 | higher than 18% | 35.08 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.3% | higher than 19% | 79.2% |
Per 90 minutes over 2021 minutes in Major League Soccer 2026. Ranked against 213 Major League Soccer defenders with 450+ minutes; “higher than N%” means a higher figure than N% of them, and for fouls, cards, offsides and goals conceded “fewer than” is the better direction. Last season: the same competition, 1896 minutes.
Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
- 1+ tackle7 of 10
- 2+ tackles4 of 10
- 1+ foul committed2 of 10
- 1+ shot1 of 10
- Booked1 of 10
How often, not how much: the matches where each line happened, out of the matches where it was recorded (2026-09-13 to 2026-11-07, newest first). History, not a forecast — the model’s player projections are on Pro.
Profile Radar · Major League Soccer 2026, defender
J. Dean · Defenders, Major League Soccer 2026 (n = 213) median
| Axis | J. Dean | Median | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootingshots p90 | 0.04on target 0.0% | 0.39 | 3rd |
| Scoringgoals p90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 27th |
| Creationkey passes + assists p90 | 0.71 | 0.43 | 70th |
| Passingpasses p90 | 37.23accuracy 82.3% | 51.01 | 18th |
| Dribblingsuccessful dribbles p90 | 0.45success 45.5% | 0.26 | 74th |
| Duelsduels won p90 | 4.32win rate 58.1% | 3.91 | 66th |
| Defendingtackles + interceptions + blocks p90 | 3.38 | 3.29 | 55th |
| Disciplinecards + fouls p90 (fewer is better) | 0.85 | 1.24 | 25th |
Radius is the percentile within the cohort; Discipline count fewer as better. Figures are per 90 minutes over 2021 minutes in Major League Soccer 2026. Cohort: 213 players with 450+ minutes.
Where That Sits in Major League Soccer
2.1 per match — 40th percentile of 628 qualifying Major League Soccer players (10+ apps), 2026. Shaded band = 10th–90th percentile; the line is the median.
Career · Every Team, by Season · All Competitions
| Season | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Tkl+Int/90 | KP/90 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Chicago Fire | 32 | 1 | 1 | 3.18 | 0.59 | 2.4 |
| 2025 | Chicago Fire | 32 | 1 | 4 | 3.75 | 0.66 | 2.6 |
| 2024 | Chicago Fire | 24 | 1 | 0 | 2.67 | 0.86 | 1.5 |
| 2023 | Chicago Fire | 22 | 0 | 1 | 3.09 | 0.92 | 1.8 |
Game Log · Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
| Date | Opponent | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating | Impact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-07 | v Columbus Crew | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6.4 | 3.8 | Match → |
| 2026-11-01 | @ Colorado Rapids | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5.2 | Match → |
| 2026-10-29 | v Orlando City SC | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 | 0.5 | Match → |
| 2026-10-24 | @ Atlanta United FC | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 | 2.3 | Match → |
| 2026-10-15 | v Philadelphia Union | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 | 1 | Match → |
| 2026-10-10 | v New York City FC | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 | 2.9 | Match → |
| 2026-10-07 | v Vancouver Whitecaps | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1.4 | Match → | |
| 2026-09-26 | @ Charlotte | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.7 | 2.6 | Match → |
| 2026-09-20 | @ Nashville SC | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6.2 | 2.9 | Match → |
| 2026-09-13 | v New England Revolution | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 | 0.5 | Match → |
Min = minutes; Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that match. Rating is the data provider’s; Impact is TACTIX’s published formula.
Home v away · per 90 · 2026 · all competitions: Tackles 2.04 at home (1103 min), 1.74 away (1188 min); Interceptions 1.31 at home (1103 min), 1.29 away (1188 min).
Impact Trend · Last 10 Matches
TACTIX Model: J. Dean’s Match Projections
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many tackles does J. Dean average per 90?
- J. Dean averages 1.83 tackles per 90 minutes in Major League Soccer 2026 (2021 minutes) — higher than 69% of 213 Major League Soccer defenders with 450+ minutes.
- How many goals and assists does J. Dean have this season?
- This season J. Dean has 1 goal and 1 assist in 32 appearances (2291 minutes played).
- Does J. Dean start every game?
- J. Dean started 27 of 32 appearances in 2026, averaging 72 minutes per appearance (all competitions).
- How often does J. Dean get booked?
- J. Dean was booked in 1 of the last 10 appearances where cards were recorded (all competitions); 3 yellow and 1 red this season.
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