Michael Boxall
A leader at the back who thrives on the ugly work. He brings experience, bravery, and a strong voice that keeps the shape tight.
Appearances
18
Tackles won
8
Season Snapshot
Minutes played
1387
77.05 per match
Tackles won
8
Interceptions
19
Clean sheets contributed
57
as defensive proxy
Season Stats
Appearances
18
Minutes played
1387
Tackles won
8
Interceptions
19
Clearances
57
Blocks
12
League Rankings
Among US Major League Soccer defenders
Tackles won
167th
of 261
Interceptions
76th
of 256
Clearances
79th
of 268
Blocks
52nd
of 231
The Rest Of The Squad
Goalkeepers
12
Drake Callender
Age 29
27 apps
1
Alec Smir
Age 27
1 app
94
Kayne Rizvanovich
Age 18
0 apps
Defenders
13
Anthony Markanich
Age 26
27 apps
8g
2a
23
Morris Duggan
Age 25
26 apps
1g
28
Jefferson Díaz
Age 25
25 apps
1a
3
Kyle Duncan
Age 29
23 apps
1g
2a
25
Nectarios Triantis
Age 23
21 apps
1g
1a
5
Nicolás Romero
Age 22
11 apps
27
DJ Taylor
Age 29
4 apps
33
Kieran Chandler
Age 21
1 app
52
Cherrion Valerius
Age 21
0 apps
Midfielders
26
Joaquín Pereyra
Age 27
26 apps
3g
10a
30
Owen Gene
Age 23
26 apps
1a
20
Wil Trapp
Age 33
26 apps
2a
16
Aziel Jackson
Age 24
13 apps
1g
1a
67
Carlos Harvey
Panama · Age 26
12 apps
1a
24
Julian Gressel
Age 32
4 apps
6
Peter Stroud
Age 24
1 app
Forwards
8
Tomás Chancalay
Age 27
27 apps
4g
3a
9
Kelvin Yeboah
Age 26
26 apps
14g
2a
29
Mamadou Dieng
Age 22
18 apps
21
Bongokuhle Hlongwane
Age 26
16 apps
1a
18
Mauricio González
Age 22
15 apps
2g
22
Marcus Caldeira
Age 21
9 apps
5g
1a
11
Maurice Malone
Age 26
5 apps
32
Troy Putt
Age 20
1 app
17
Darius Randell
Age 19
0 apps
99
Jordan Adebayo-Smith
Age 25
0 apps
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Michael Boxall: The Standard-Setter
You can feel his influence in the way Minnesota defend as a unit.
He reads the danger, organises the line, then wins the key duel when the cross finally arrives. That calm authority helps teammates stay compact instead of chasing. In tight games, his ability to manage pressure without panic becomes priceless.
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