J. Dean Stats
Club: Chicago Fire · Position: Defender.
Next: Chicago Fire v Columbus Crew · Major League Soccer · Sat 7 Nov, 21:00 GMT · Columbus Crew allow 14.4 shots per game over their last 8 (7 with the stat recorded) — form, head-to-head and stats on the match page.
J. Dean (Chicago Fire, defender) has 1 goal and 1 assist in 31 appearances in 2026 (2201 minutes, all competitions). Tackles per 90 in Major League Soccer: 1.72, higher than 63% of 210 defenders. Started 26 of 31. Next: Chicago Fire v Columbus Crew, Sat 7 Nov, 21:00 GMT.
Key Facts
Figures as of
J. Dean has 28 appearances and 1931 minutes in Major League Soccer 2026 as a defender for Chicago Fire.
Dean’s TACTIX Impact runs at 2.1 per match over 28 appearances in Major League Soccer matches, the 40th percentile of 621 qualifying Major League Soccer players.
Against defenders in Major League Soccer 2026, J. Dean stands out on 0.70 fouls committed per 90 (fewer than 76%); the cohort is 210 players with 450+ minutes.
J. Dean (Chicago Fire) averages a TACTIX Impact of 2.3 per match across 31 appearances, and has one goal and one assist in 31 appearances in 2026 — per TACTIX Impact, an open rating with every weight published (as of 1 November 2026).
An open, transparent rating built from raw match actions across 31 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 28 appearances and 1931 minutes in Major League Soccer 2026. TACTIX Impact: 2.1 per match across 28 appearances in Major League Soccer matches, the 40th percentile of 621 qualifying Major League Soccer players. J. Dean has started 26 of 31 appearances in 2026 (all competitions), averaging 71 minutes. That is 65% of the Major League Soccer minutes available to him (1931 of 2970 across 33 club matches).
By the numbers
By the numbers, among the 210 Major League Soccer defenders with 450+ minutes: 0.70 fouls committed per 90 — fewer than 76%. Cards per 90 is up from 0.09 last season (1896 minutes in Major League Soccer) to 0.19 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 = 210): Dribbling (strong, 78th percentile) and Discipline (strong, 74th percentile). Lower on the radar: Shooting (third percentile) and Passing (16th percentile), against 210 Defenders, Major League Soccer 2026 (n = 210).
Form and availability
Impact over the last five matches (newest first): 5.2, 0.5, 2.3, 1.0, 2.9 — broadly level, averaging 2.4 against a season figure of 2.3. Discipline: three yellow cards and one red card in 31 appearances in 2026, and 0.70 fouls per 90 in Major League Soccer. Next up: Chicago Fire v Columbus Crew, Sat 7 Nov, 21:00 GMT (Major League Soccer). Columbus Crew allow 14.4 shots per game over their last 8 (7 with the stat recorded).
Similar players
Closest radar profiles among Defenders, Major League Soccer 2026 (n = 210): Nico Cavallo, N. Allen and J. Ricketts (cosine similarity of the eight axis percentiles; the full list is part of Pro).
Season 2026 · All Competitions
Started 26 of 31 appearances, 5 from the bench · 71 minutes per appearance · 65% of the Major League Soccer minutes available (1931 of 2970).
Major League Soccer only: 28 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 | 1.72 | higher than 63% | 2.04 |
| Interceptionsper 90 | 1.35 | higher than 67% | 1.71 |
| Blocksper 90 | 0.28 | higher than 23% | 0.43 |
| Duels wonper 90 | 4.24 | higher than 65% | 4.60 |
| Duel win rate | 57.2% | higher than 57% | 58.4% |
| Fouls committedper 90 | 0.70 | fewer than 76% | 0.95 |
| Cardsper 90 | 0.19 | fewer than 53% | 0.09 |
| Passesper 90 | 36.73 | higher than 16% | 35.08 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.9% | higher than 17% | 79.2% |
Per 90 minutes over 1931 minutes in Major League Soccer 2026. Ranked against 210 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+ tackles3 of 10
- 1+ foul committed3 of 10
- 1+ shot1 of 10
- Booked2 of 10
How often, not how much: the matches where each line happened, out of the matches where it was recorded (2026-09-10 to 2026-11-01, 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 = 210) median
| Axis | J. Dean | Median | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootingshots p90 | 0.05on target 0.0% | 0.38 | 3rd |
| Scoringgoals p90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 27th |
| Creationkey passes + assists p90 | 0.70 | 0.43 | 70th |
| Passingpasses p90 | 36.73accuracy 81.9% | 51.04 | 16th |
| Dribblingsuccessful dribbles p90 | 0.47success 47.6% | 0.26 | 78th |
| Duelsduels won p90 | 4.24win rate 57.2% | 3.91 | 65th |
| Defendingtackles + interceptions + blocks p90 | 3.36 | 3.27 | 54th |
| Disciplinecards + fouls p90 (fewer is better) | 0.89 | 1.25 | 26th |
Radius is the percentile within the cohort; Discipline count fewer as better. Figures are per 90 minutes over 1931 minutes in Major League Soccer 2026. Cohort: 210 players with 450+ minutes.
Where That Sits in Major League Soccer
2.1 per match — 40th percentile of 621 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 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 3.15 | 0.57 | 2.3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-01 | @ 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 → |
| 2026-09-10 | v Inter Miami | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.7 | 0.7 | 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 1.87 at home (1013 min), 1.74 away (1188 min); Interceptions 1.42 at home (1013 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 1.72 tackles per 90 minutes in Major League Soccer 2026 (1931 minutes) — higher than 63% of 210 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 31 appearances (2201 minutes played).
- Does J. Dean start every game?
- J. Dean started 26 of 31 appearances in 2026, averaging 71 minutes per appearance (all competitions).
- How often does J. Dean get booked?
- J. Dean was booked in 2 of the last 10 appearances where cards were recorded (all competitions); 3 yellow and 1 red this season.
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