They're considered soccer's "next level" statistics, which MLS fans can already find for individual matches in the Opta Chalkboard.
What we've done here is to compile the overall leaders in those newer statistical categories – like passing accuracy and dribbling – for the season and for the round that was.
For stats leaders in all the other traditional categories, check out the links below or visit the Stats section at MLSsoccer.com:
- Goals (G)
- Game-Winning Goals (GWG)
- Assists (A)
- Shots (SHTS)
- Shots on Goal (SOG)
- Fouls Committed (FC)
- Fouls Suffered (FS)
- Red Cards (RC)
- Yellow Cards (YC)
- Games Played (GP)
- Minutes Played (MINS)
- Offsides (OFF)
- Goalkeeper Saves (SV)
- Goalkeeper Shutouts (ShO)
Big Chances Created
Creating a situation where a player should reasonably be expected to score usually in a one-on-one scenario or from very close range.
| Week 33 Ranking | Player (Club) | Big Chances created |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mauro Diaz (DAL) | 2 |
| T-2. | 13 players | 1 |
| 2016 MLS Ranking | Player (Club) | Big Chances created |
| 1. | Sebastian Giovinco (TOR) | 16 |
| 2. | Mauro Diaz (DAL) | 15 |
| 3. | Justin Meram (CLB) | 11 |
Chances created
The final pass or pass before a shot leading to the recipient of the ball having an attempt at goal without scoring.
| Week 33 Ranking | Player (Club) | Chances created |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lee Nguyen (NE) | 6 |
| 2. | Jack Jewsbury (POR) | 5 |
| T-3. | 6 players | 4 |
| 2016 MLS Ranking | Player (Club) | Chances created |
| 1. | Sacha Kljestan (NY) | 102 |
| 2. | Diego Valeri (POR) | 85 |
| T-3. | 2 players | 77 |
Passing Accuracy
Completed passes divided by total passes.
| Week 33 Ranking (min. 50 passes) | Player (Club) | Passing % |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Drew Moor (TOR) | 95.16% |
| 2. | Anibal Godoy (SJ) | 94.59% |
| 3. | Matt Hedges (DAL) | 92.54% |
| 2016 MLS Ranking (min. 1,000 minutes) | Player (Club) | Passing % |
| 1. | Osvaldo Alonso (SEA) | 90.96% |
| 2. | Darlington Nagbe (POR) | 89.93% |
| 3. | Anibal Godoy (SJ) | 89.44% |
Dribbles completed
This is an attempt by a player to beat an opponent in possession of the ball. A successful dribble means the player beats the defender while retaining possession.
| Week 33 Ranking | Player (Club) | Dribbles Completed |
|---|---|---|
| T-1. | Cordell Cato (SJ) | 6 |
| T-1. | Justin Meram (CLB) | 6 |
| 3. | Simon Dawkins (SJ) | 5 |
| 2016 MLS Ranking | Player (Club) | Dribbles Completed |
| 1. | Ignacio Piatti (MTL) | 83 |
| 2. | Justin Meram (CLB) | 73 |
| 3. | David Accam (CHI) | 68 |
Open play crosses completed
A pass from a wide position into a specific area in front of the goal from open play. A completed cross is one in which a teammate touches the ball first.
| Week 33 Ranking | Player (Club) | Open play crosses completed |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fabinho (PHI) | 4 |
| T-2. | 7 players tied | 2 |
| 2016 MLS Ranking | Player (Club) | Open play crosses completed |
| 1. | Fabinho (PHI) | 30 |
| 2. | Harrison Afful (CLB) | 27 |
| 3. | Lloyd Sam (DC) | 26 |
Touches
A sum of all events where a player touches the ball.
| Week 33 Ranking | Player (Club) | Touches |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Michael Bradley (TOR) | 103 |
| 2. | Armando Cooper (TOR) | 100 |
| 3. | Anibal Godoy (SJ) | 97 |
| 2016 MLS Ranking (min. 1,000 minutes) | Player (Club) | Touches per 90 min. |
| 1. | Michael Bradley (TOR) | 91.91 |
| 2. | Javier Morales (RSL) | 89.71 |
| 3. | Osvaldo Alonso (SEA) | 89.64 |
Tackles
A tackle is defined as where a player connects with the ball in ground challenge where he successfully takes the ball away from the man in possession.
| Week 33 Ranking | Player (Club) | Tackles |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jason Hernandez (NYC) | 10 |
| 2. | Jalil Anibaba (HOU) | 9 |
| 3. | Victor Cabrera (MTL) | 8 |
| 2016 MLS Ranking | Player (Club) | Tackles |
| 1. | Matias Laba (VAN) | 127 |
| 2. | Osvaldo Alonso (SEA) | 114 |
| 3. | Diego Chara (POR) | 111 |
Blocks
This is where a player blocks a shot from an opposing player.
| Week 33 Ranking | Player (Club) | Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| T-1. | Matt Besler (SKC) | 3 |
| T-1. | Damien Perrinelle (NY) | 3 |
| T-3. | 6 players | 2 |
| 2016 MLS Ranking | Player (Club) | Blocks |
| 1. | Victor Bernardez (SJ) | 30 |
| 2. | Jonathan Campbell (CHI) | 28 |
| 3. | Frederic Brillant (NYC) | 26 |
Interceptions
This is where a player intentionally intercepts a pass by moving into the line of the intended ball.
| Week 33 Ranking | Player (Club) | Interceptions |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Roger Espinoza (SKC) | 8 |
| 2. | Rob Vincent (DC) | 7 |
| T-3. | 6 players | 6 |
| 2016 MLS Ranking | Player (Club) | Interceptions |
| 1. | Laurent Ciman (MTL) | 115 |
| 2. | Johan Kappelhof (CHI) | 112 |
| 3. | Micheal Azira (COL) | 107 |
Clearances
This is a defensive action where a player kicks the ball away from his own goal with no intended recipient of the ball.
| Week 33 Ranking | Player (Club) | Clearances |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tim Parker (VAN) | 14 |
| 2. | Kendall Waston (VAN) | 10 |
| 3. | Jonathan Campbell (CHI) | 8 |
| 2016 MLS Ranking | Player (Club) | Clearances |
| 1. | Frederic Brillant (NYC) | 195 |
| 2. | Axel Sjoberg (COL) | 160 |
| 3. | Walker Zimmerman (DAL) | 152 |
Recoveries by outfield player
This is where a player wins back the ball when it has gone loose or where the ball has been played directly to him.
| Week 33 Ranking | Player (Club) | Recoveries |
|---|---|---|
| T-1. | Armando Cooper (TOR) | 13 |
| T-1. | Jose Goncalves (NE) | 13 |
| T-3. | 4 players | 11 |
| 2016 MLS Ranking | Player (Club) | Recoveries |
| 1. | Osvaldo Alonso (SEA) | 270 |
| 2. | Michael Bradley (TOR) | 233 |
| 3. | Marcelo Sarvas (DC) | 224 |
