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New York City
James Sands
New York City
Contract until: 30 Jun 2030
About Us
James Sands is a professional footballer known for consistent performances across competitions. He has played 84 matches, scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assists, contributing in both attack and defense.
He has gained experience across multiple football leagues and tournaments, improving his overall performance in game. With an average rating of 6.97, he shows steady and reliable form.
His performances are often featured in football previews, highlighting his match impact. Explore full stats, recent matches, and career details below.
Career overview
Appearances
84
Clean sheets
15
Goals conceded
129
Assists
1
Minutes played
6,713
Yellow cards
22
Major League Soccer
New England
New York City
Summary (recent months)
Monthly average rating
Season statistics
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2026 · Major League Soccer · New York City
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2025/2026 · Bundesliga · St. Pauli
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2024/2025 · Bundesliga · St. Pauli
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2024 · Major League Soccer · New York City
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2022/2023 · Champions League · Rangers
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2021/2022 · Europa League · Rangers
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2022 · WC Qualification Concacaf · United States
Major League Soccer
New York City
Appearances
6
Lineups
6
Minutes played
540
Goals
1
Average rating
6.92
Wins
2
Draws
2
Losses
2
Goals
1
Shots
7
Shots on target
2
Shots off target
3
Penalties scored
0
Penalties missed
0
Dribble attempts
1
Key passes
1
Tackles
8
Interceptions
10
Clearances
29
Blocked shots
4
Duels won
24
Total duels
36
Aerials won
11
Dribbled past
2
Passes
358
Accurate passes
308
Pass accuracy %
86.03
Long balls
50
Long balls won
17
Key passes
1
Goals conceded
9
Fouls
3
Fouls drawn
5
Yellow cards
1
Bundesliga
St. Pauli
Appearances
24
Lineups
23
Minutes played
1,941
Goals
1
Average rating
6.80
Wins
6
Draws
6
Losses
12
Goals
1
Shots
16
Shots on target
4
Shots off target
9
Successful dribbles
3
Dribble attempts
6
Key passes
10
Big chances created
2
Tackles
42
Interceptions
42
Clearances
41
Blocked shots
7
Duels won
139
Total duels
244
Aerials won
61
Dribbled past
12
Passes
881
Accurate passes
665
Pass accuracy %
75.48
Long balls
71
Long balls won
20
Crosses
10
Accurate crosses
3
Cross accuracy %
30
Key passes
10
Clean sheets
5
Goals conceded
34
Fouls
27
Fouls drawn
38
Yellow cards
4
Bundesliga
St. Pauli
Appearances
7
Lineups
5
Minutes played
452
Average rating
6.91
Wins
2
Draws
1
Losses
4
Shots
1
Successful dribbles
1
Dribble attempts
2
Key passes
1
Tackles
15
Interceptions
5
Clearances
8
Blocked shots
1
Duels won
38
Total duels
57
Aerials won
17
Dribbled past
1
Passes
201
Accurate passes
155
Pass accuracy %
77.11
Long balls
14
Long balls won
4
Crosses
2
Key passes
1
Clean sheets
2
Goals conceded
4
Fouls
11
Fouls drawn
5
Offsides
1
Yellow cards
1
Major League Soccer
New York City
Appearances
33
Lineups
33
Minutes played
2,947
Goals
1
Assists
1
Average rating
7.26
Wins
12
Draws
8
Losses
13
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
14
Shots on target
3
Shots off target
7
Penalties scored
0
Penalties missed
0
Successful dribbles
16
Dribble attempts
19
Key passes
16
Big chances created
4
Big chances missed
1
Tackles
90
Interceptions
53
Clearances
55
Blocked shots
14
Duels won
211
Total duels
341
Aerials won
53
Dribbled past
19
Passes
1,896
Accurate passes
1,633
Pass accuracy %
86.13
Long balls
162
Long balls won
91
Crosses
13
Accurate crosses
4
Cross accuracy %
30.77
Key passes
16
Assists
1
Clean sheets
5
Goals conceded
44
Fouls
63
Fouls drawn
52
Yellow cards
13
Red cards
1
Champions League
Rangers
Appearances
8
Lineups
8
Minutes played
674
Average rating
6.63
Wins
2
Draws
1
Losses
5
Shots
1
Penalties scored
0
Penalties missed
0
Dribble attempts
1
Tackles
7
Interceptions
8
Clearances
17
Duels won
21
Total duels
40
Aerials won
10
Dribbled past
1
Passes
340
Accurate passes
298
Pass accuracy %
87.65
Clean sheets
2
Goals conceded
24
Fouls
8
Fouls drawn
4
Yellow cards
3
Europa League
Rangers
Appearances
5
Minutes played
86
Average rating
6.69
Wins
2
Losses
3
Interceptions
2
Clearances
3
Duels won
2
Total duels
4
Aerials won
1
Passes
36
Accurate passes
27
Pass accuracy %
75
Clean sheets
1
Goals conceded
8
Fouls drawn
1
WC Qualification Concacaf
United States
Appearances
1
Lineups
1
Minutes played
73
Average rating
6.63
Wins
1
Dribble attempts
1
Tackles
3
Interceptions
1
Duels won
6
Total duels
14
Aerials won
3
Dribbled past
2
Passes
31
Accurate passes
23
Pass accuracy %
74.19
Goals conceded
6
Fouls
3
Competition statistics
Career totals by competition
| Competition | Seasons | Apps | Min | CS | Saves | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bundesliga
|
2025/2026, 2024/2025 | 31 | 2,393 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
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Champions League
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2022/2023 | 8 | 674 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
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Europa League
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2021/2022 | 5 | 86 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
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Major League Soccer
|
2026, 2024 | 39 | 3,487 | 5 | 0 | 1 | |
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WC Qualification Concacaf
|
2022 | 1 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Transfer history
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5 Jan 2022
Undisclosed
New York City
Rangers
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30 Nov 2018
Undisclosed
New York City
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30 Jun 2026
Undisclosed
St. Pauli
New York City
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15 Aug 2018
Undisclosed
New York City
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1 Mar 2023
Undisclosed
Rangers
New York City
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1 Jan 2025
Undisclosed
New York City
St. Pauli
Trophies
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Competition Rangers
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Competition Rangers
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Europa League Rangers
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Competition Rangers
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Competition United States
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Competition Rangers
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Major League Soccer
Team history
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New York City 1 Jul 2017 – 30 Jun 2030#6
Matches
| # | Date | Competition | Match | Score | Result | Min | G | A | YC | RC | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 Aug 2026 |
Major League Soccer
|
New England
vs
New York City
|
1 - 1 | D | 90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 19 Aug 2026 |
Major League Soccer
|
Cincinnati
vs
New York City
|
2 - 1 | L | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 16 Aug 2026 |
Major League Soccer
|
New York City
vs
Philadelphia Union
|
2 - 3 | L | 95 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 31 Jul 2026 |
Major League Soccer
|
New York City
vs
Toronto
|
1 - 1 | D | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | 25 Jul 2026 |
Major League Soccer
|
New York City
vs
Chicago Fire
|
3 - 1 | W | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | 22 Jul 2026 |
Major League Soccer
|
Columbus Crew
vs
New York City
|
1 - 2 | W | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 7 | 08 Mar 2026 |
Bundesliga
|
St. Pauli
vs
Eintracht Frankfurt
|
0 - 0 | D | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
