Career
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- 2026/27New York City FC · MLS · 11 apps, 1 goal
- 2025/26FC St. Pauli · Bundesliga · 24 apps, 1 goal
J. Sands — season analysis
James Hoban Sands (USA) earns his living stopping attacks: the defender is part of the New York City FC (MLS) defensive core in 2026/27.
Over 12 appearances he has been directly involved in 1 goal: 1 scored, 0 set up. That comes across 1,076 minutes on the pitch, or 0.08 goals per 90 minutes and 0.08 goal involvements per 90. He has started 12 of those matches.
He has attempted 5 shots (40% finding the frame) and converts 20% of them. He creates chances too, with 2 key passes and 87% passing accuracy. Off the ball he has made 17 tackles and 18 interceptions, winning 63% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 1 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 3.3, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.