NYCFC Ball Recoveries Stats 2026
NYCFC Ball Recoveries Stats 2026
NYCFC have recorded 1449 ball recoveries across 30 Major League Soccer games in 2026, averaging 48.3 per match. M. Freese leads the squad with 208 ball recoveries - 7.17 per game. N. Mercau is next with 126.
NYCFC Ball Recoveries: Form & Insights
Over their last 10 games, NYCFC are averaging 46.2 ball recoveries per match - M. Freese leads that period with 57. Use the match-by-match table above to compare ball recoveries game by game, with home and away filters ahead of NYCFC vs Orlando City on 24.10.2026.
NYCFC Ball Recoveries Questions
How many ball recoveries do NYCFC average per game?
NYCFC average 48.3 ball recoveries per Major League Soccer game in 2026, based on 30 matches. Over their last 10 games that figure is 46.2 per match.
Who leads NYCFC for ball recoveries?
M. Freese leads NYCFC for ball recoveries in 2026 with 208 in Major League Soccer - an average of 7.17 per game. N. Mercau is second with 126.
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 | 57 | 6.33 | 100% |
| James Sands | midfielder | 10 | 51 | 5.1 | 100% |
| Nicolás Fernández Mercau | midfielder | 10 | 44 | 4.4 | 100% |
| Agustín Ojeda | attacker | 10 | 43 | 4.3 | 100% |
| Andrés Perea | midfielder | 10 | 40 | 4 | 100% |
| Thiago Martins | defender | 9 | 33 | 3.67 | 100% |
| Tayvon Gray | defender | 7 | 32 | 4.57 | 100% |
| Nico Cavallo | defender | 7 | 21 | 3 | 100% |
| Hannes Wolf | attacker | 7 | 19 | 2.71 | 86% |
| Aiden O'Neill | midfielder | 6 | 19 | 3.17 | 83% |
| Bénie Traoré | attacker | 8 | 15 | 1.88 | 100% |
| Raul Gustavo | defender | 6 | 15 | 2.5 | 100% |
| Jonathan Shore | midfielder | 3 | 12 | 4 | 67% |
| Luighi | attacker | 10 | 11 | 1.1 | 80% |
| Kevin O'Toole | defender | 7 | 11 | 1.57 | 57% |
| Mitja Ilenčič | defender | 3 | 9 | 3 | 100% |
| Keaton Parks | midfielder | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 100% |
| Tomás Romero | goalkeeper | 1 | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Alonso Martínez | attacker | 3 | 4 | 1.33 | 100% |
| Max Murray | defender | 1 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Talles Magno | attacker | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
NYCFC ball recoveries match by match
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Venue |
Score |
Team ball recoveries |
Opposition ball recoveries |
Match total |
Top player |
| 17 Oct 2026 | Major League Soccer | LAFC | Home | 1-1 | 48 | | | |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Major League Soccer | Inter Miami | Away | 2-0 | 45 | | | |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Major League Soccer | Chicago Fire | Away | 2-1 | 45 | | | |
| 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 | | | |
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 24 Oct 23:30 | Orlando City (away) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wed 28 Oct 23:30 | Atlanta (home) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sat 31 Oct 18:00 | CF Montréal (home) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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