N. Tsakiris — season analysis
Nikolas Diego Tsakiris (USA), aged 20, is the creative hub of San Jose Earthquakes (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 3 goals plus 7 assists from 18 matches, 10 direct contributions in all. That comes across 1,415 minutes on the pitch, or 0.19 goals per 90 minutes and 0.64 goal involvements per 90. He has started 17 of those matches.
On the creative side he has produced 48 key passes while completing 84% of his passes. From 18 shots, 44% on target, his shot conversion is 17%. In one-on-ones he completes 34% of his dribbles.
He wins 45% of his duels. 1 of his goals have come from the penalty spot. Disciplinary record this season: 2 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 9.1 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.