Los Angeles Galaxy 
MLS 
Oct 19
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals1
Assists0
Rating
2-1
Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Joseph Martin Paintsil
28 years old
Position
Forward
Height
169 cm
Weight
70 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
01 Feb 1998 - Ghana
Birth City
Accra
Ranking
14th
— MLS
Statistics of J. Paintsil — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
25
Starts
22
Minutes played
1976
Goals
10
Average rating
Cards
3
Yellows
-
0
Red
⚽ Offensive stats
Goals / Assists
10 goals / 2 assists
Total / on target shots
47 shots / 32 on target
Key passes
24
Dribbles success %
50% (56/113)
Duels won %
54% (140/261)
Penalties drawn
64
📊 General
Appearances
36
Starts
31
Minutes played
2729
Goals
18
Average rating
7.42/10
Cards
7
Yellows
-
0
Red
⚽ Offensive stats
Goals / Assists
18 goals / 4 assists
Total / on target shots
78 shots / 56 on target
Dribbles success %
49% (80/163)
Duels won %
52% (190/362)
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 J. Paintsil since 2018
2025/2026
Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy36Apps
18Goals
4Assists
Rating
2024/2025Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy34Apps
14Goals
8Assists
Rating
2023/2024
Genk
Genk26Apps
6Goals
5Assists
Rating
2022/2023Genk
Genk39Apps
18Goals
11Assists
Rating
2021/2022Genk
Genk32Apps
6Goals
2Assists
Rating
2019/2020Genk
Genk23Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2018/2019Genk
Genk28Apps
3Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2020/2021
Ankaragücü
Ankaragücü33Apps
11Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy25Apps
10Goals
2Assists
Rating
2024/2025Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy31Apps
13Goals
8Assists
Rating
2023/2024Genk
Genk23Apps
6Goals
4Assists
-Rating
2022/2023Genk
Genk36Apps
17Goals
11Assists
Rating
2021/2022Genk
Genk28Apps
3Goals
2Assists
Rating
2019/2020Genk
Genk18Apps
1Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2018/2019Genk
Genk25Apps
3Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2020/2021Ankaragücü
Ankaragücü33Apps
11Goals
-Assists
Rating
TRANSFERS
2024
Genk
→
Los Angeles Galaxy
€ 8.5M
Genk
Los Angeles Galaxy
2021
Ankaragucu
→
Genk
Ankaragucu
Genk
2020
Genk
→
Ankaragucu
Loan
Genk
Ankaragucu
2018
Ferencvarosi TC
→
Genk
Ferencvarosi TC
Genk
HONOURS
MLS
USA
2024
Winner
First Division A
Belgium
2022/2023
2nd Place
Super Cup
Belgium
2021
2nd Place
Super Cup
Belgium
2019
Winner
First Division A
Belgium
2018/2019
Winner
NB I
Hungary
2017/2018
2nd Place
LAST MATCHES
Oct 04
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-1
Sep 28
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals3
Assists0
Rating
4-1
Sep 21
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals1
Assists1
Rating
2-3
Sep 14
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-2
BIOGRAPHY
J. Paintsil represents Los Angeles Galaxy in the MLS, one of the most competitive divisions in world football. A native of Accra in Ghana, he converted his natural talent into a professional career through hard work and dedication. Operating as a forward, his frame of 169 cm and 70 kg gives him a physical edge in aerial and physical duels. His finishing instinct and ability to create chances make him one of the most serious attacking threats in his league. Los Angeles Galaxy's decision to sign him in 2024 for € 8.5M proved to be an investment that paid dividends quickly. A winner at the highest level, he has lifted First Division A, Super Cup, MLS, proving his ability to deliver when the stakes are highest. As the 2025/2026 season progresses, he continues to represent Los Angeles Galaxy with dedication and professionalism. J. Paintsil remains a player to keep a close eye on as the season develops.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels | Drib |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct |
Minnesota United FC
|
2-1 | 89 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2/3 | 0 | 2 | 6/10 | 0/0 |
| 04 Oct |
FC Dallas
|
2-1 | 90 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2/2 | 2 | 0 | 6/14 | 0/0 |
| 28 Sep |
Sporting Kansas City
|
4-1 | 65 | 9.9 | 3 | 0 | 3/6 | 1 | 0 | 2/5 | 0/0 |
| 21 Sep |
FC Cincinnati
|
2-3 | 90 | 9.2 | 1 | 1 | 4/5 | 3 | 0 | 7/11 | 0/0 |
| 14 Sep |
Seattle Sounders
|
2-2 | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 2 | 0 | 6/13 | 0/0 |