Nashville SC 
Major League Soccer 
Sep 12
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-2
Last updated on September 16, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Cristian Omar Espinoza
30 years old
Position
Midfielder
Height
175 cm
Weight
73 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
03 Apr 1995 - Argentina
Birth City
Buenos Aires
Statistics of Cristian Espinoza — Season 2026/2027
📊 General
Appearances
21
Starts
17
Minutes played
1516
Goals
3
Average rating
Cards
1
Yellow
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
553 - 79%
Key passes / Assists
50 key passes / 9 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
18 committed / 14 drawn
Duels won %
43% (47/110)
Dribbles success %
59% (23/39)
Total / on target shots
20 shots / 10 on target
📊 General
Appearances
29
Starts
24
Minutes played
2121
Goals
6
Average rating
7.44/10
Cards
1
Yellow
-
0
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
749 - 64%
Key passes / Assists
64 key passes / 11 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
26 committed / 16 drawn
Duels won %
41% (63/153)
Dribbles success %
60% (27/45)
Total / on target shots
30 shots / 16 on target
Standings Major League Soccer 2026/2027
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 24 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 53 | 23 | +30 | 46 | LWLWW |
| 2 |  Houston Dynamo | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 32 | 28 | +4 | 43 | LWDDL |
| 3 |  FC Dallas | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 49 | 42 | +7 | 43 | WWWDL |
| 4 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 44 | 36 | +8 | 41 | WWDDL |
| 5 |  St. Louis City | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 42 | 35 | +7 | 41 | WDWDW |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 41 | 27 | +14 | 40 | LWDDD |
| 7 |  Colorado Rapids | 25 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 33 | 32 | +1 | 35 | WDLWL |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 32 | LDWLD |
| 9 |  San Diego | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 42 | 42 | 0 | 30 | LLLWW |
| 10 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 31 | 40 | -9 | 30 | DLWLD |
| 11 |  Real Salt Lake | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 37 | 39 | -2 | 29 | LLDLL |
| 12 |  Minnesota United FC | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 37 | 43 | -6 | 29 | LLLDW |
| 13 |  Austin | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 32 | 44 | -12 | 29 | WDDWD |
| 14 |  Seattle Sounders | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 30 | -5 | 28 | DDDDL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 24 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 26 | 59 | -33 | 18 | WLLLD |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Nashville SC
Career of Cristian Espinoza since 2018
2026/2027
Nashville SC
Nashville SC29Apps
6Goals
11Assists
Rating
2025/2026
Nashville SC
Nashville SC1Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-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
2026/2027Nashville SC
Nashville SC21Apps
3Goals
9Assists
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
LAST MATCHES
Sep 09
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-1
Sep 04
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-0
Aug 30
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists1
Rating
4-0
Aug 23
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-2
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.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels | Drib |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep |
Inter Miami
|
2-2 | 81 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 2 | 0 | 1/5 | 0/0 |
| 09 Sep |
Toronto FC
|
2-1 | 87 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 1 | 3/8 | 0/0 |
| 04 Sep |
New York City FC
|
0-0 | 81 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 1 | 4/6 | 0/0 |
| 30 Aug |
FC Cincinnati
|
4-0 | 87 | 7.9 | 0 | 1 | 0/1 | 3 | 0 | 2/7 | 0/0 |
| 23 Aug |
Columbus Crew
|
3-2 | 88 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 1/1 | 4 | 1 | 4/5 | 0/0 |