Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Cristian Omar Espinoza
30 years old
Nashville SC 
MLS Position
Midfielder
Height
175 cm
Weight
73 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
03 Apr 1995 - Argentina
Birth City
Buenos Aires
Statistics of C. Espinoza — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
1
Starts
1
Minutes played
120
Goals
0
Average rating
0/10
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
0 - 0%
Key passes / Assists
0 key passes / 0 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
0 committed / 0 drawn
Duels won %
- (0/0)
Dribbles success %
- (0/0)
Total / on target shots
0 shots / 0 on target
📊 General
Appearances
32
Starts
31
Minutes played
2812
Goals
4
Average rating
7.57/10
Cards
8
Yellows
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
1296 - 119%
Key passes / Assists
119 key passes / 8 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
39 committed / 28 drawn
Duels won %
42% (126/297)
Dribbles success %
42% (38/90)
Total / on target shots
32 shots / 16 on target
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 — Nashville SC
Career of C. Espinoza since 2018
2025/2026
Nashville SC
Nashville SC32Apps
4Goals
8Assists
Rating
2024/2025San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes39Apps
5Goals
11Assists
Rating
2023/2024San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes38Apps
13Goals
8Assists
Rating
2022/2023San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes36Apps
7Goals
9Assists
Rating
2021/2022San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes32Apps
3Goals
8Assists
Rating
2020/2021San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes26Apps
4Goals
9Assists
Rating
2019/2020San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes32Apps
3Goals
10Assists
Rating
2023/2024
MLS All-Stars
MLS All-Stars1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2018/2019
Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors7Apps
2Goals
1Assists
Rating
2025/2026Nashville SC
Nashville SC1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2024/2025San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes34Apps
4Goals
10Assists
Rating
2023/2024San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes35Apps
13Goals
8Assists
Rating
2022/2023San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes34Apps
7Goals
9Assists
Rating
2021/2022San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes32Apps
3Goals
8Assists
Rating
2020/2021San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes26Apps
4Goals
9Assists
Rating
2019/2020San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes30Apps
2Goals
10Assists
Rating
2023/2024MLS All-Stars
MLS All-Stars1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2018/2019Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors4Apps
2Goals
1Assists
Rating
TRANSFERS
2026
San Jose Earthquakes
→
Nashville SC
Free agent
San Jose Earthquakes
Nashville SC
2025
San Jose Earthquakes
→
Free agent
San Jose Earthquakes
Espinoza Cristian
2025
San Jose Earthquakes
→
Nashville SC
Free agent
San Jose Earthquakes
Nashville SC
2020
Villarreal
→
San Jose Earthquakes
Villarreal
San Jose Earthquakes
2019
Villarreal
→
San Jose Earthquakes
Loan
Villarreal
San Jose Earthquakes
2017
Villarreal
→
Boca Juniors
Loan
Villarreal
Boca Juniors
2017
Villarreal
→
Valladolid
Loan
Villarreal
Valladolid
2016
Villarreal
→
Alaves
Loan
Villarreal
Alaves
2016
Huracan
→
Villarreal
€ 7.2M
Huracan
Villarreal
HONOURS
MLS All-Star
World
2025
Winner
MLS All-Star
World
2023
2nd Place
Super Copa
Argentina
2018
2nd Place
Trofeo Joan Gamper
World
2018
2nd Place
CONMEBOL Libertadores
South America
2018
2nd Place
Liga Profesional Argentina
Argentina
2017/2018
Winner
Super Copa
Argentina
2015
2nd Place
CONMEBOL U20
South America
2015
Winner
CONMEBOL Sudamericana
South America
2015
2nd Place
BIOGRAPHY
C. Espinoza is a professional footballer currently playing for Nashville SC in the MLS. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he developed his passion for football from an early age before catching the eye of professional clubs. His profile as a midfielder is enhanced by his dimensions — 175 cm tall and 73 kg — ideal for the professional game. A true engine of the team, he covers enormous ground and constantly offers his teammates solutions. Villarreal's decision to sign him in 2016 for € 7.2M proved to be an investment that paid dividends quickly. His trophy cabinet includes MLS All-Star, Liga Profesional Argentina, CONMEBOL U20 among his major honours, evidence of a career built on collective success. Throughout the 2025/2026 season, he has continued to affirm himself as a key member of Nashville SC's group. With his technical ability and competitive drive, C. Espinoza has many more chapters to write in his professional story.