J. Ruvalcaba — season analysis
Jorge Antonio Ruvalcaba Castro (Mexico), aged 24, leads the line for New York Red Bulls (MLS) in 2026/27, and his job description is simple: goals.
His ledger reads 7 goals plus 0 assists from 24 matches, 7 direct contributions in all. That comes across 1,681 minutes on the pitch, or 0.37 goals per 90 minutes and 0.37 goal involvements per 90. He has started 20 of those matches. That works out to a goal roughly every 240 minutes.
From 33 shots, 55% on target, his shot conversion is 21%. On the creative side he has produced 20 key passes while completing 85% of his passes. In one-on-ones he completes 48% of his dribbles.
He wins 33% of his duels. Disciplinary record this season: 5 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 7.5 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.