Los Angeles Galaxy 
MLS 
Oct 19
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-1
Maya Yoshida
37 years old
Position
Defender
Height
189 cm
Weight
78 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
24 Aug 1988 - Japan
Birth City
Nagasaki
Ranking
14th
— MLS
Statistics of M. Yoshida — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
28
Starts
26
Minutes played
2349
Goals
2
Average rating
Cards
3
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
23
Interceptions
29
Fouls committed
16
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
2008 - 66%
Duels won %
64% (105/164)
📊 General
Appearances
34
Starts
31
Minutes played
2726
Goals
3
Average rating
7.16/10
Cards
5
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
29
Interceptions
34
Fouls committed
20
Key passes
9
Passes - accuracy
2338 - 9%
Duels won %
64% (121/189)
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 M. Yoshida since 2018
2025/2026
Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy34Apps
3Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy41Apps
2Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy12Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2022/2023
FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 0431Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023
Japan
Japan2Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2021/2022
Sampdoria
Sampdoria26Apps
2Goals
3Assists
Rating
2020/2021Sampdoria
Sampdoria34Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2019/2020Sampdoria
Sampdoria14Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2019/2020
Southampton
Southampton11Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2018/2019Southampton
Southampton20Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2025/2026Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy28Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy39Apps
2Goals
1Assists
Rating
2023/2024Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy12Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2022/2023FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 0429Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023Japan
Japan2Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2021/2022Sampdoria
Sampdoria26Apps
2Goals
3Assists
Rating
2020/2021Sampdoria
Sampdoria32Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2019/2020Sampdoria
Sampdoria14Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2019/2020Southampton
Southampton8Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2018/2019Southampton
Southampton17Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
TRANSFERS
2023
FC Schalke 04
→
Los Angeles Galaxy
Free
FC Schalke 04
Los Angeles Galaxy
2022
Sampdoria
→
FC Schalke 04
Free
Sampdoria
FC Schalke 04
2020
Southampton
→
Sampdoria
Free
Southampton
Sampdoria
2020
Southampton
→
Sampdoria
Loan
Southampton
Sampdoria
2012
VVV Venlo
→
Southampton
€ 2.8M
VVV Venlo
Southampton
2010
Nagoya Grampus
→
VVV Venlo
Nagoya Grampus
VVV Venlo
HONOURS
MLS
USA
2024
Winner
Kirin Cup
World
2022
2nd Place
AFC Asian Cup
Asia
2019
2nd Place
League Cup
England
2016/2017
2nd Place
Kirin Cup
World
2016
2nd Place
AFC Asian Cup
Asia
2011
Winner
Kirin Cup
World
2011
Winner
LAST MATCHES
Oct 12
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-1
Sep 28
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
4-1
Sep 21
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-3
Sep 14
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals1
Assists0
Rating
2-2
BIOGRAPHY
M. Yoshida is a professional footballer currently playing for Los Angeles Galaxy in the MLS. Born in Nagasaki, Japan, he developed his passion for football from an early age before catching the eye of professional clubs. Standing at 189 cm and weighing 78 kg, this defender has the physical tools to compete at the highest level. His ability to read trajectories and anticipate opposition movement is one of his key defensive strengths. Southampton's decision to sign him in 2012 for € 2.8M proved to be an investment that paid dividends quickly. The silverware in his career — notably Kirin Cup, AFC Asian Cup, MLS — confirms his ability to perform in the biggest moments. This 2025/2026 term, he is one of the players that Los Angeles Galaxy rely on to achieve their objectives in the MLS. A player of character and quality, he stands out as one of the most compelling profiles in the MLS this season.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct |
Minnesota United FC
|
2-1 | 90 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 3/3 |
| 12 Oct |
FC Dallas
|
2-1 | 90 | 7.7 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 3 | 5/9 |
| 28 Sep |
Sporting Kansas City
|
4-1 | 90 | 7.7 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 0 | 1/2 |
| 21 Sep |
FC Cincinnati
|
2-3 | 90 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 3 | 7/12 |
| 14 Sep |
Seattle Sounders
|
2-2 | 90 | 7.7 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 0 | 0 | 3/5 |