James Sands
James SandsMidfielder · USA · New York City FC
Midfielder · USA · New York City FCViewing
2025-266.76Average ratingFC St. Pauli
2025-260Assists0.00 per 90
2025-261Goals0.05 per 90
2025-2624Appearances1,941 minutes
2025-261.03Expected goals
€5.2mMarket valueMidfielder
2024-256.77Average ratingFC St. Pauli
2024-250Assists0.00 per 90
2024-250Goals0.00 per 90
2024-257Appearances452 minutes
2024-250.05Expected goals
€5.2mMarket valueMidfielder
Season2025-26
Bundesliga
Shot map
Every shot is plotted where it was taken, with distances in real metres and each marker the same size. Colour shows the outcome, not the chance quality. New to xG? See what xG means.
25% on target16 Shots1 Goals1.06xG on map
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View shot data as a table
| Date | Opponent | Min | Outcome | Situation | Body part | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-28 | TSG Hoffenheim | 22' | Off target | Free kick delivery | Header | 0.09 |
| 2026-02-07 | VfB Stuttgart | 63' | Off target | From corner | Header | 0.20 |
| 2026-02-07 | VfB Stuttgart | 42' | Blocked | Open play | Right foot | 0.15 |
| 2026-01-31 | FC Augsburg | 46' | Blocked | Open play | Right foot | 0.05 |
| 2026-01-31 | FC Augsburg | 28' | Off target | From corner | Header | 0.04 |
| 2026-01-31 | FC Augsburg | 6' | Blocked | From corner | Header | 0.02 |
| 2026-01-23 | Hamburger SV | 63' | Off target | Free kick delivery | Header | 0.07 |
| 2026-01-17 | Borussia Dortmund | 62' | Goal | From corner | Header | 0.10 |
| 2025-12-13 | 1. FC Heidenheim | 18' | Saved | Open play | Right foot | 0.04 |
| 2025-11-29 | FC Bayern München | 51' | Off target | Open play | Right foot | 0.01 |
| 2025-11-23 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 90+1' | Off target | From corner | Header | 0.13 |
| 2025-11-01 | Borussia M'gladbach | 25' | Off target | From corner | Header | 0.03 |
| 2025-10-04 | SV Werder Bremen | 50' | Saved | Open play | Right foot | 0.02 |
| 2025-09-19 | VfB Stuttgart | 52' | Off target | Open play | Right foot | 0.01 |
| 2025-08-29 | Hamburger SV | 90+6' | Off target | Open play | Left foot | 0.03 |
| 2025-08-29 | Hamburger SV | 80' | Saved | Open play | Right foot | 0.07 |
| 2025-01-26 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27' | Blocked | From corner | Header | 0.05 |
Career
Appearances, goals, assists and expected goals for every competition on record.Figures are the competition's own season totals, not sums of the shot map. Cup and international caps are a pilot, loaded for a small number of players so far.
| Season | Competition | Team | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Club Friendly Club Friendly Games | FC St. Pauli | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2026 | League MLS | New York City FC | 8 | 700 | 1 | 0 | — | 6.77 |
| 2025-26 | League Bundesliga | FC St. Pauli | 24 | 1,941 | 1 | 0 | 1.03 | 6.76 |
| 2025-26 | Cup DFB Pokal | FC St. Pauli | 4 | 388 | 0 | 0 | — | 6.75 |
| 2025 | National team Int. Friendly Games | USA | 2 | 64 | 0 | 0 | — | 6.60 |
| 2024-25 | League Bundesliga | FC St. Pauli | 7 | 452 | 0 | 0 | 0.05 | 6.77 |
| 2024 | League MLS | New York City FC | 33 | 2,917 | 1 | 1 | — | 7.12 |
| 2024 | National team Int. Friendly Games | USA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2023 | National team Gold Cup | USA | 5 | 476 | 0 | 0 | — | 7.12 |
| 2023 | League Major League Soccer | New York City FC | 26 | 2,168 | 0 | 0 | — | 6.95 |
| 2023 | National team Int. Friendly Games | USA | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | — | 6.40 |
| 2022 | National team World Cup 2022, CONCACAF Qualification | USA | 7 | 73 | 0 | 0 | — | 6.40 |
| 2022-23 | League Premiership | Rangers | 25 | 928 | 0 | 0 | — | 6.82 |
| 2022-23 | Int'l cup Champions League | Rangers | 9 | 505 | 0 | 0 | — | 6.50 |
| 2021 | National team Gold Cup | USA | 6 | 494 | 0 | 0 | — | 7.02 |
| 2021-22 | League Premiership | Rangers | 18 | 460 | 0 | 0 | — | 6.84 |
| 2021-22 | Int'l cup UEFA Europa League | Rangers | 9 | 90 | 0 | 0 | — | 6.50 |
| 2021 | League Major League Soccer | New York City FC | 29 | 2,554 | 0 | 0 | — | 6.91 |
| 2020 | League MLS | New York City FC | 18 | 1,589 | 0 | 1 | — | 7.01 |
| 2019 | League Major League Soccer | New York City FC | 21 | 1,488 | 0 | 0 | — | 6.88 |
| 2018 | League Major League Soccer | New York City FC | 11 | 223 | 0 | 0 | — | 6.97 |
| 2017 | League Major League Soccer | New York City FC | 4 | 23 | 0 | 0 | — | 6.20 |
James Sands historical transfers
- 2025-01-01New York City FC to FC St. PauliLoan
- 2022-01-05New York City FC to RangersLoan
- 2018-08-15New York City FC to Louisville City FCLoan
- 2017-07-01New York City FC II to New York City FCTransfer
- 2015-07-01Unknown to New York City FC IIFree
Detailed statistics
Every figure the competition reported for this season. Fields the source did not measure are left out rather than shown as zero.
Attacking
- Shots
- 160.74 per 90
- Shots on target
- 40.19 per 90
- Shooting accuracy
- 25%
- Shots blocked
- 30.14 per 90
- Key passes
- 100.46 per 90
- Expected assists
- 0.730.03 per 90
Passing and possession
- Touches
- 117754.57 per 90
- Accurate passes
- 66430.79 per 90
- Pass accuracy
- 76%
- Accurate long balls
- 190.88 per 90
- Accurate crosses
- 30.14 per 90
- Cross accuracy
- 33%
- Successful dribbles
- 20.09 per 90
- Dribble success
- 40%
- Dispossessed
- 160.74 per 90
- Possession lost
- 26412.24 per 90
Defending
- Tackles won
- 231.07 per 90
- Tackle success
- 53%
- Interceptions
- 421.95 per 90
- Clearances
- 411.90 per 90
- Ball recoveries
- 843.89 per 90
- Duels won
- 1406.49 per 90
- Duel success
- 58%
- Aerial duels won
- 612.83 per 90
- Aerial success
- 56%
Discipline
- Fouls committed
- 261.21 per 90
- Was fouled
- 381.76 per 90
- Yellow cards
- 40.19 per 90
- Red cards
- 0
Detailed statistics
Every figure the competition reported for this season. Fields the source did not measure are left out rather than shown as zero.
Attacking
- Shots
- 10.20 per 90
- Shots on target
- 0
- Shooting accuracy
- 0%
- Shots blocked
- 10.20 per 90
- Key passes
- 10.20 per 90
- Expected assists
- 0.140.03 per 90
- Offsides
- 10.20 per 90
Passing and possession
- Touches
- 26853.36 per 90
- Accurate passes
- 15530.86 per 90
- Pass accuracy
- 77%
- Accurate long balls
- 40.80 per 90
- Accurate crosses
- 0
- Cross accuracy
- 0%
- Successful dribbles
- 10.20 per 90
- Dribble success
- 100%
- Passes in the opposition half
- 6813.54 per 90
- Ball carries
- 61.19 per 90
- Dispossessed
- 30.60 per 90
- Unsuccessful touches
- 30.60 per 90
- Possession lost
- 5510.95 per 90
Defending
- Tackles won
- 61.19 per 90
- Tackle success
- 40%
- Interceptions
- 51.00 per 90
- Clearances
- 81.59 per 90
- Blocks
- 10.20 per 90
- Ball recoveries
- 214.18 per 90
- Duels won
- 387.57 per 90
- Duel success
- 67%
- Aerial duels won
- 173.38 per 90
- Aerial success
- 68%
Discipline
- Fouls committed
- 112.19 per 90
- Was fouled
- 51.00 per 90
- Yellow cards
- 10.20 per 90
- Red cards
- 0
Data updated 26 Sept 2026, 00:31 UTC