CM
James Hoban Sands
CM · Midfielder · Defensive midfielder
25y·🇺🇸USA
Apps24
Min1,941
G1P54
A0P0
xG0.9P54
xA0.0P0
Rating6.74
Form
LWDLD
Strong sampleEmerging (23–25)
Attributes
Passing
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.10
Pass AccuracyPass Completion %Percentage of pass attempts that reached a teammate.75%
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.106
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.42
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.42
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.7
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.57.0%
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.2
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.3
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.24
Shooting
GoalsGoalsGoals scored in open play and from set pieces.1
xGExpected GoalsExpected goals — the probability an average player would have scored each chance the player took, summed across the season.0.88
ShotsShotsTotal shot attempts across the season, including on-target, off-target, and blocked.13
Shots on TargetShots on TargetShots that either resulted in a goal or were saved by the keeper.4
Radar
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Midfielder · Defensive midfielder
A defensively dominant midfielder who excels at breaking up opposition play. Goal threat from midfield is limited, better suited to a deeper or facilitating role.
outstanding interceptionsstrong duels won %limited key passeslimited dribbleslimited xalimited assists
A specialist midfielder with clear strengths but notable gaps in the profile.