Thiago Martins
A composed centre-back who blends experience with smart positioning. He defends with patience, then wins the moment cleanly.
Appearances
23
Tackles won
10
Season Snapshot
Minutes played
2032
88.34 per match
Tackles won
10
Interceptions
12
Clean sheets contributed
119
as defensive proxy
Season Stats
Appearances
23
Minutes played
2032
Tackles won
10
Interceptions
12
Clearances
119
Blocks
19
League Rankings
Among US Major League Soccer defenders
Tackles won
139th
of 261
Interceptions
134th
of 256
Clearances
14th
of 268
Blocks
15th
of 231
The Rest Of The Squad
Goalkeepers
49
Matt Freese
USA · Age 28
26 apps
30
Tomás Romero
Age 25
1 app
18
Greg Ranjitsingh
Age 33
0 apps
Defenders
24
Tayvon Gray
Age 24
23 apps
1g
1a
34
Raul Gustavo
Age 27
21 apps
22
Kevin O'Toole
Age 27
18 apps
2
Nico Cavallo
Age 24
16 apps
5
Kai Trewin
Australia · Age 25
15 apps
3
Matt Miazga
Age 31
14 apps
1a
35
Mitja Ilenic
Age 21
5 apps
38
Drew Baiera
Age 19
3 apps
23
Max Murray
Age 24
2 apps
45
Kamran Acito
Age 22
0 apps
44
Loiola
Age 21
0 apps
Midfielders
7
Nicolás Fernández Mercau
Age 26
26 apps
15g
4a
32
Jonathan Shore
Age 19
19 apps
55
Keaton Parks
Age 29
18 apps
2g
8
Andrés Perea
Age 25
17 apps
2g
1a
21
Aiden O'Neill
Australia · Age 28
15 apps
1a
10
Maxi Moralez
Age 39
14 apps
1g
6a
6
James Sands
Age 26
12 apps
1g
29
Máximo Carrizo
Age 18
6 apps
15
Kevin Pierre
Age 23
2 apps
27
Cooper Flax
Age 22
0 apps
75
El Hadji Samb
Age 16
0 apps
47
Jacob Arroyave
Age 18
0 apps
71
Peter Molinari
Age 17
0 apps
Forwards
26
Agustín Ojeda
Age 22
27 apps
5g
9a
17
Hannes Wolf
Age 27
21 apps
5g
2a
11
Talles Magno
Age 24
16 apps
2g
2a
88
Malachi Jones
Age 23
15 apps
1g
9
Bénie Traoré
Age 23
12 apps
1g
20
Luighi
Age 20
9 apps
4g
87
Arnau Farnós
Age 23
8 apps
16
Alonso Martínez
Age 27
2 apps
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Thiago Martins: The Backline Shield
He brings order to matches that threaten to turn into chaos. Instead of diving into every challenge, he holds shape, watches the runner, then steps in at the right time.
That discipline limits second chances, which is often where MLS games swing. In build-up, his composure helps NYCFC avoid rushed clearances and keep phases connected. When pressure ramps up late on, he’s the type who steadies the group with one decisive action.
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