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Nathaniel James

North TexasMLS Next ProData current as of 18 September 2026
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NationalityTrinidad and Tobago
PositionForward
Age22 years
Height172 cm
Weight70 kg
Shirt number11

Nathaniel James: season at a glance

Nathaniel James represents North Texas in MLS Next Pro during the 2026 season. Across 26 appearances, the player has completed 1846 minutes, scored 8 goals and recorded 1 assist.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 37, Shots on target: 16, Shot accuracy: 43.2%, Expected goals (xG): 7.16 and Non-penalty xG: 6.46.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 6, Interceptions: 3, Clearances: 7 and Duels won: 49.

The profile also links 15 verified recent appearances and compares the player's record across 2 seasons.

Season overview

26Appearances
1,846Minutes
8Goals
1Assists
7.02Average rating
9Goal involvements0.44 per 90

Playing time and performance

26Appearances
18Starts
1,846Minutes
0.39Goals per 90
0.05Assists per 90
7.02Average rating

Player strengths

See where this player stands out against others in the same position this season.

Average rating84 / 100

Above average

Goals / per 9091 / 100

Above average

Expected goals (xG) / per 9087 / 100

Above average

Shots / per 9083 / 100

Above average

Shots on target / per 9083 / 100

Above average

Shot conversion83 / 100

Above average

Assists / per 9048 / 100

Around average

Expected assists (xA) / per 9052 / 100

Around average

xG per shot
0.19
Starting rate
90%
Minutes per appearance
71
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Attacking

8Goals
37Shots2.12 per 90
16Shots on target0.92 per 90
43.2%Shot accuracy
18.9%Shot conversion
7.16Expected goals (xG)0.41 per 90
6.46Non-penalty xG0.37 per 90

Chance creation

1Assists0.05 per 90
2.53Expected assists (xA)0.14 per 90
18Key passes1.03 per 90
30Crosses1.72 per 90

Passing and possession

412Passes23.57 per 90
331Completed passes18.94 per 90
80.3%Pass completion
20Dribbles1.14 per 90
11Successful dribbles55.0%

Defending

6Tackles0.34 per 90
3Interceptions0.17 per 90
7Clearances0.40 per 90
2Blocks0.11 per 90
49Duels won45.0%
2Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

0Yellow cards
0Red cards
29Fouls drawn
8Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
North Texas - Houston Dynamo FC II14 Sept 20260 : 0Substitute00-
North Texas - Houston Dynamo FC II10 Sept 20262 : 3Substitute00-
North Texas - Real Monarchs05 Sept 20264 : 1Starter00-
St. Louis City II - North Texas29 Aug 20261 : 1Starter00-
North Texas - Minnesota United II23 Aug 20261 : 1Substitute00-
North Texas - Austin II20 Aug 20260 : 0Substitute00-
North Texas - Portland Timbers II16 Aug 20260 : 3Starter00-
North Texas - Tacoma Defiance09 Aug 20263 : 1Starter00-
LA Galaxy II - North Texas01 Aug 20266 : 1Substitute00-
North Texas - Los Angeles II26 Jul 20262 : 2Substitute00-
San Jose Earthquakes II - North Texas19 Jul 20260 : 1Starter00-
Colorado Rapids II - North Texas12 Jul 20261 : 0Starter00-
North Texas - St. Louis City II05 Jul 20263 : 0Starter00-
Whitecaps II - North Texas11 Jun 20261 : 1Starter00-
St. Louis City II - North Texas30 May 20262 : 0Starter00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026MLS Next Pro261,84681
2025USL League One1757930

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Nathaniel James play for?

Nathaniel James is listed with North Texas in MLS Next Pro for the 2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Nathaniel James have?

Nathaniel James has 8 goals and 1 assist in 26 appearances during the 2026 season.

How many minutes has Nathaniel James played?

The 2026 record contains 1846 minutes across 26 appearances.

What statistics are available for Nathaniel James?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.