Justin Ellis — season analysis
Justin Ellis (USA), aged 18, is the creative hub of Orlando City SC (MLS) in 2026/27: the numbers below show a player who makes others score. He is still at the start of his career, which makes these numbers a projection as much as a record.
His ledger reads 1 goal plus 8 assists from 18 matches, 9 direct contributions in all. That comes across 1,200 minutes on the pitch, or 0.08 goals per 90 minutes and 0.68 goal involvements per 90. He has started 15 of those matches.
On the creative side he has produced 33 key passes while completing 81% of his passes. From 20 shots, 65% on target, his shot conversion is 5%. In one-on-ones he completes 68% of his dribbles.
He wins 50% of his duels. Disciplinary record this season: 1 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 7.7 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.