NYCFC Ball Recoveries Stats 2026
NYCFC Ball Recoveries Stats 2026
NYCFC have recorded 1311 ball recoveries across 27 Major League Soccer games in 2026, averaging 48.6 per match. M. Freese leads the squad with 197 ball recoveries - 7.58 per game. N. Mercau is next with 113.
NYCFC Ball Recoveries: Form & Insights
Over their last 10 games, NYCFC are averaging 47.1 ball recoveries per match - M. Freese leads that period with 73. Use the match-by-match table above to compare ball recoveries game by game, with home and away filters ahead of NYCFC vs Chicago Fire on 10.10.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ball recoveries do NYCFC average per game?
NYCFC average 48.6 ball recoveries per Major League Soccer game in 2026, based on 27 matches. Over their last 10 games that figure is 47.1 per match.
Who leads NYCFC for ball recoveries?
M. Freese leads NYCFC for ball recoveries in 2026 with 197 in Major League Soccer - an average of 7.58 per game. N. Mercau is second with 113.
How do NYCFC's ball recoveries break down home vs away?
Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare NYCFC's ball recoveries totals and per-game averages split by venue across 2026.
NYCFC player ball recoveries rates
| Player |
Position |
Apps |
Ball recoveries |
Per game |
1+ hit rate |
| Matt Freese | goalkeeper | 9 | 73 | 8.11 | 100% |
| James Sands | midfielder | 10 | 44 | 4.4 | 100% |
| Nicolás Fernández Mercau | midfielder | 9 | 42 | 4.67 | 100% |
| Andrés Perea | midfielder | 10 | 39 | 3.9 | 100% |
| Agustín Ojeda | attacker | 10 | 36 | 3.6 | 100% |
| Thiago Martins | defender | 7 | 29 | 4.14 | 100% |
| Tayvon Gray | defender | 7 | 28 | 4 | 100% |
| Bénie Traoré | attacker | 9 | 26 | 2.89 | 100% |
| Nico Cavallo | defender | 7 | 24 | 3.43 | 100% |
| Jonathan Shore | midfielder | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 80% |
| Hannes Wolf | attacker | 5 | 15 | 3 | 80% |
| Raul Gustavo | defender | 6 | 14 | 2.33 | 100% |
| Luighi | attacker | 9 | 12 | 1.33 | 78% |
| Keaton Parks | midfielder | 4 | 12 | 3 | 100% |
| Malachi Jones | attacker | 3 | 10 | 3.33 | 100% |
| Mitja Ilenčič | defender | 3 | 9 | 3 | 100% |
| Kevin O'Toole | defender | 6 | 8 | 1.33 | 67% |
| Aiden O'Neill | midfielder | 3 | 7 | 2.33 | 67% |
| Tomás Romero | goalkeeper | 1 | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Max Murray | defender | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 100% |
| Talles Magno | attacker | 3 | 3 | 1 | 67% |
| Alonso Martínez | attacker | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Máximo Carrizo | midfielder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Seymour Reid | attacker | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
NYCFC ball recoveries match by match
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Venue |
Score |
Team ball recoveries |
Opposition ball recoveries |
Match total |
Top player |
| 26 Sep 2026 | Major League Soccer | Atlanta | Away | 2-2 | 42 | | | |
| 18 Sep 2026 | Major League Soccer | New York RB | Home | 0-1 | 49 | | | |
| 13 Sep 2026 | Major League Soccer | RSL | Away | 0-2 | 58 | | | |
| 10 Sep 2026 | Major League Soccer | New England | Home | 1-2 | 49 | | | |
| 4 Sep 2026 | Major League Soccer | Nashville SC | Home | 0-0 | 41 | | | |
| 29 Aug 2026 | Major League Soccer | Toronto | Away | 1-1 | 44 | | | |
| 23 Aug 2026 | Major League Soccer | New England | Away | 1-1 | 41 | | | |
| 19 Aug 2026 | Major League Soccer | Cincinnati | Away | 2-1 | 46 | | | |
| 16 Aug 2026 | Major League Soccer | Philadelphia | Home | 2-3 | 47 | | | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Major League Soccer | Toronto | Home | 1-1 | 54 | | | |
NYCFC Ball recoveries for 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 0.5 % |
Over 1.5 % |
Over 2.5 % |
Over 3.5 % |
Over 4.5 % |
| Home | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Away | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
NYCFC Ball recoveries against 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 0.5 % |
Over 1.5 % |
Over 2.5 % |
Over 3.5 % |
Over 4.5 % |
| Home | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Away | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
NYCFC Match total 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 0.5 % |
Over 1.5 % |
Over 2.5 % |
Over 3.5 % |
Over 4.5 % |
| Home | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Away | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
NYCFC next three opponents: ball recoveries per game this season
| Kick-off |
Opponent |
Their match total |
Their ball recoveries for |
Their ball recoveries against |
Match total at that venue |
For at that venue |
Against at that venue |
| Sat 10 Oct 18:30 | Chicago Fire (away) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wed 14 Oct 23:30 | Inter Miami (away) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sat 17 Oct 23:30 | LAFC (home) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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