Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
João Klauss de Mello
28 years old
Los Angeles Galaxy 
MLS Position
Forward
Height
190 cm
Weight
84 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
01 Mar 1997 - Brazil
Birth City
Criciúma
Ranking
14th
— MLS
Statistics of João Klauss — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
21
Starts
20
Minutes played
1497
Goals
10
Average rating
Cards
1
Yellow
-
0
Red
⚽ Offensive stats
Goals / Assists
10 goals / 2 assists
Total / on target shots
39 shots / 23 on target
Key passes
18
Dribbles success %
47% (15/32)
Duels won %
43% (97/224)
Penalties drawn
21
📊 General
Appearances
54
Starts
49
Minutes played
3921
Goals
20
Average rating
7.11/10
Cards
5
Yellows
-
0
Red
⚽ Offensive stats
Goals / Assists
20 goals / 4 assists
Total / on target shots
113 shots / 56 on target
Dribbles success %
47% (33/70)
Duels won %
49% (253/520)
Standings MLS 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  San Diego | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 64 | 41 | +23 | 63 | WWLDL |
| 2 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 66 | 38 | +28 | 63 | LWWDD |
| 3 |  Los Angeles FC | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 65 | 40 | +25 | 60 | DLWWW |
| 4 |  Minnesota United FC | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 56 | 39 | +17 | 58 | LWDLW |
| 5 |  Seattle Sounders | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 58 | 48 | +10 | 55 | WWWDL |
| 6 |  Austin | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 47 | LWLLW |
| 7 |  FC Dallas | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 52 | 55 | -3 | 44 | WLWDW |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 41 | 48 | -7 | 44 | LLDDL |
| 9 |  Real Salt Lake | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 38 | 49 | -11 | 41 | DLWWL |
| 10 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 60 | 63 | -3 | 41 | WLWLL |
| 11 |  Colorado Rapids | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 41 | DLDLW |
| 12 |  Houston Dynamo | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 43 | 56 | -13 | 37 | DLLWL |
| 13 |  St. Louis City | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 44 | 58 | -14 | 32 | DWLWW |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 46 | 66 | -20 | 30 | WWLWL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 46 | 70 | -24 | 28 | DLLLL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Los Angeles Galaxy
Career of João Klauss since 2018
2025/2026
Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy54Apps
20Goals
4Assists
Rating
2024/2025St. Louis City
St. Louis City27Apps
5Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024St. Louis City
St. Louis City21Apps
10Goals
2Assists
Rating
2022/2023
St. Louis City II
St. Louis City II4Apps
4Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2021/2022
St. Truiden
St. Truiden8Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022
Standard Liege
Standard Liege23Apps
3Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021Standard Liege
Standard Liege24Apps
6Goals
1Assists
Rating
2020/2021
Hoffenheim II
Hoffenheim II3Apps
1Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2020/2021
1899 Hoffenheim
1899 Hoffenheim5Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2019/2020
Lask Linz
Lask Linz36Apps
17Goals
4Assists
Rating
2018/2019Lask Linz
Lask Linz16Apps
4Goals
-Assists
Rating
2018/2019
HJK Helsinki
HJK Helsinki40Apps
24Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2025/2026Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy21Apps
10Goals
2Assists
Rating
2024/2025St. Louis City
St. Louis City27Apps
5Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024St. Louis City
St. Louis City21Apps
10Goals
2Assists
Rating
2022/2023St. Louis City II
St. Louis City II4Apps
4Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2021/2022St. Truiden
St. Truiden8Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022Standard Liege
Standard Liege20Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021Standard Liege
Standard Liege19Apps
5Goals
1Assists
Rating
2020/2021Hoffenheim II
Hoffenheim II3Apps
1Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2020/20211899 Hoffenheim
1899 Hoffenheim4Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2019/2020Lask Linz
Lask Linz28Apps
12Goals
4Assists
Rating
2018/2019Lask Linz
Lask Linz14Apps
3Goals
-Assists
Rating
2018/2019HJK Helsinki
HJK Helsinki33Apps
21Goals
-Assists
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2026
St. Louis City
→
Los Angeles Galaxy
Transfer
St. Louis City
Los Angeles Galaxy
2022
1899 Hoffenheim
→
St. Louis City
€ 3.2M
1899 Hoffenheim
St. Louis City
2022
1899 Hoffenheim
→
St. Truiden
Loan
1899 Hoffenheim
St. Truiden
2021
1899 Hoffenheim
→
Standard Liege
Loan
1899 Hoffenheim
Standard Liege
2018
1899 Hoffenheim
→
HJK helsinki
Loan
1899 Hoffenheim
HJK helsinki
HONOURS
MLS Next Pro
USA
2022
2nd Place
Cup
Belgium
2020/2021
2nd Place
Bundesliga
Austria
2018/2019
2nd Place
Veikkausliiga
Finland
2018
Winner
Suomen Cup
Finland
2017/2018
2nd Place
BIOGRAPHY
A regular presence in Los Angeles Galaxy's squad, João Klauss has made his mark in the MLS through consistent performances. Hailing from Criciúma, this Brazil player has climbed the ranks to establish himself in professional football. Standing at 190 cm and weighing 84 kg, this forward has the physical tools to compete at the highest level. His combination play with Los Angeles Galaxy's midfielders creates dangerous patterns that are difficult to contain. The move from 1899 Hoffenheim to St. Louis City (€ 3.2M) in 2022 marked a pivotal moment in his professional development. A winner at the highest level, he has lifted Veikkausliiga, proving his ability to deliver when the stakes are highest. Throughout the 2025/2026 season, he has continued to affirm himself as a key member of Los Angeles Galaxy's group. His daily commitment and consistency make him a respected figure in Los Angeles Galaxy's dressing room.