Nkosi Tafari Stats
Club: Los Angeles FC · Position: Defender.
Next: Seattle Sounders v Los Angeles FC · Major League Soccer · Sun 8 Nov, 00:00 GMT · Seattle Sounders allow 13.3 shots per game over their last 8 — form, head-to-head and stats on the match page.
Nkosi Tafari (Los Angeles FC, defender) has 2 goals and 1 assist in 36 appearances in 2026 (2896 minutes, all competitions). Tackles per 90 in Major League Soccer: 0.91, higher than 12% of 210 defenders. Started 33 of 36. Next: Seattle Sounders v Los Angeles FC, Sun 8 Nov, 00:00 GMT.
Key Facts
Figures as of
Nkosi Tafari has 26 appearances and 1986 minutes in Major League Soccer 2026 as a defender for Los Angeles FC.
Tafari’s TACTIX Impact runs at 2.0 per match over 26 appearances in Major League Soccer matches, the 35th percentile of 621 qualifying Major League Soccer players.
Against defenders in Major League Soccer 2026, Nkosi Tafari stands out on 0.45 fouls committed per 90 (fewer than 93%) and 1.09 blocks per 90 (higher than 92%); the cohort is 210 players with 450+ minutes.
Nkosi Tafari (Los Angeles FC) averages a TACTIX Impact of 2.1 per match across 36 appearances, and has two goals and one assist in 36 appearances in 2026 — per TACTIX Impact, an open rating with every weight published (as of 2 November 2026).
An open, transparent rating built from raw match actions across 36 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
Nkosi Tafari is a defender at Los Angeles FC, with 26 appearances and 1986 minutes in Major League Soccer 2026. TACTIX Impact: 2.0 per match across 26 appearances in Major League Soccer matches, the 35th percentile of 621 qualifying Major League Soccer players. Nkosi Tafari has started 33 of 36 appearances in 2026 (all competitions), averaging 80 minutes. That is 67% of the Major League Soccer minutes available to him (1986 of 2970 across 33 club matches).
Keeper, venue and career
Home and away differ: 0.48 tackles per 90 at home (1486 minutes) against 1.21 away (1410 minutes), all competitions 2026.
By the numbers
By the numbers, among the 210 Major League Soccer defenders with 450+ minutes: 0.45 fouls committed per 90 — fewer than 93% and 1.09 blocks per 90 — higher than 92%. Fouls committed per 90 is down from 0.99 last season (2001 minutes in Major League Soccer) to 0.45 in 2026. Nkosi Tafari recorded a shot in 6 of the last 10 appearances where it was measured (all competitions).
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths, against Defenders, Major League Soccer 2026 (n = 210): Discipline (elite, 92nd percentile) and Shooting (elite, 85th percentile). Lower on the radar: Duels (11th percentile) and Scoring (27th percentile), against 210 Defenders, Major League Soccer 2026 (n = 210).
Form and availability
Impact over the last five matches (newest first): 2.6, -0.1, 3.0, 1.1, 1.9 — broadly level, averaging 1.7 against a season figure of 2.1. Discipline: three yellow cards in 36 appearances in 2026, and 0.45 fouls per 90 in Major League Soccer. Next up: Seattle Sounders v Los Angeles FC, Sun 8 Nov, 00:00 GMT (Major League Soccer). Seattle Sounders allow 13.3 shots per game over their last 8.
Similar players
Closest radar profiles among Defenders, Major League Soccer 2026 (n = 210): E. Kohler, Jackson Ragen and J. Elliott (cosine similarity of the eight axis percentiles; the full list is part of Pro).
Season 2026 · All Competitions
Started 33 of 36 appearances, 3 from the bench · 80 minutes per appearance · 67% of the Major League Soccer minutes available (1986 of 2970).
Major League Soccer only: 26 apps · 2 Impact per match in 2026. The figures above cover all 3 competitions played that season, which is why they can differ. See the Major League Soccer Impact leaderboard.
Nkosi Tafari Stats per 90 · Major League Soccer 2026, defender
| Stat | Nkosi Tafari | vs defenders | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacklesper 90 | 0.91 | higher than 12% | 1.30 |
| Interceptionsper 90 | 1.00 | higher than 33% | 0.94 |
| Blocksper 90 | 1.09 | higher than 92% | 0.90 |
| Duels wonper 90 | 2.72 | higher than 11% | 3.01 |
| Duel win rate | 58.8% | higher than 66% | 51.9% |
| Fouls committedper 90 | 0.45 | fewer than 93% | 0.99 |
| Cardsper 90 | 0.14 | fewer than 68% | 0.18 |
| Passesper 90 | 52.93 | higher than 59% | 56.31 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.5% | higher than 76% | 91.9% |
Per 90 minutes over 1986 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, 2001 minutes.
Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
- 1+ tackle4 of 10
- 2+ tackles3 of 10
- 1+ foul committed3 of 10
- 1+ shot6 of 10
- Booked1 of 10
How often, not how much: the matches where each line happened, out of the matches where it was recorded (2026-08-16 to 2026-11-02, newest first). History, not a forecast — the model’s player projections are on Pro.
Profile Radar · Major League Soccer 2026, defender
Nkosi Tafari · Defenders, Major League Soccer 2026 (n = 210) median
| Axis | Nkosi Tafari | Median | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootingshots p90 | 0.68on target 13.3% | 0.38 | 85th |
| Scoringgoals p90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 27th |
| Creationkey passes + assists p90 | 0.27 | 0.43 | 30th |
| Passingpasses p90 | 52.93accuracy 90.5% | 51.04 | 59th |
| Dribblingsuccessful dribbles p90 | 0.18success 66.7% | 0.26 | 37th |
| Duelsduels won p90 | 2.72win rate 58.8% | 3.91 | 11th |
| Defendingtackles + interceptions + blocks p90 | 2.99 | 3.27 | 34th |
| Disciplinecards + fouls p90 (fewer is better) | 0.59 | 1.25 | 8th |
Radius is the percentile within the cohort; Discipline count fewer as better. Figures are per 90 minutes over 1986 minutes in Major League Soccer 2026. Cohort: 210 players with 450+ minutes.
Where That Sits in Major League Soccer
2 per match — 35th 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
Game Log · Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
| Date | Opponent | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating | Impact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-02 | v Minnesota United FC | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 | 2.6 | Match → |
| 2026-10-26 | v Los Angeles Galaxy | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.4 | -0.1 | Match → |
| 2026-10-17 | @ New York City FC | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 | Match → |
| 2026-09-27 | @ FC Dallas | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 | 1.1 | Match → |
| 2026-09-19 | @ San Jose Earthquakes sub | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 1.9 | Match → |
| 2026-09-13 | @ Sporting Kansas City | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 | 4.8 | Match → |
| 2026-09-10 | v New York Red Bulls | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 | 2.3 | Match → |
| 2026-09-06 | @ Real Salt Lake | 90 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 | 5.7 | Match → |
| 2026-08-20 | @ Colorado Rapids | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 | -2.1 | Match → | |
| 2026-08-16 | v San Diego | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 | 1.4 | 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 0.48 at home (1486 min), 1.21 away (1410 min); Interceptions 0.67 at home (1486 min), 1.28 away (1410 min).
Impact Trend · Last 10 Matches
TACTIX Model: Nkosi Tafari’s Match Projections
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many tackles does Nkosi Tafari average per 90?
- Nkosi Tafari averages 0.91 tackles per 90 minutes in Major League Soccer 2026 (1986 minutes) — higher than 12% of 210 Major League Soccer defenders with 450+ minutes.
- How many goals and assists does Nkosi Tafari have this season?
- This season Nkosi Tafari has 2 goals and 1 assist in 36 appearances (2896 minutes played).
- Does Nkosi Tafari start every game?
- Nkosi Tafari started 33 of 36 appearances in 2026, averaging 80 minutes per appearance (all competitions).
- How often does Nkosi Tafari get booked?
- Nkosi Tafari was booked in 1 of the last 10 appearances where cards were recorded (all competitions); 3 yellow and 0 red this season.
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