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Preferred Positions
Last 24 months · all competitions
CM
Central MidMain
3,413 min · 42 apps · 39 starts
CB
Centre Back
1,166 min · 13 apps · 13 starts
Squad importance
Current squad importance over the club’s last 40 recorded competitive games in this spell, including previous seasons. Starts and minutes contribute 70%; performance contributes 30%. Absences reduce the score gradually, with less weight when a player is outside the matchday squad.Current role at New York City FC · independent of the season filter
Star
Involvement99%
Performance41%
Through the match on 18 Sept 2026. Refreshed daily.
Profile
Bio & QA
James Sands is a 26-year-old American midfielder who plays for New York City FC.
In the current season he has 1 goal and 0 assists in 14 appearances (1,226 minutes) in official competitions, with an average match rating of 6.9 where tracked.
Across 10 tracked seasons we have 194 senior appearances for 4 clubs on record, including 3 goals. His best return was 1 in 2024.
James Sands's most recent recorded move was a return from loan to New York City FC from FC St. Pauli on 29 June 2026.
Quick answers
- What club does James Sands play for?
- James Sands plays for New York City FC. View →
- What position does James Sands play?
- James Sands plays mainly as a central midfielder (CM), and also as a centre-back (CB).
- How old is James Sands?
- James Sands is 26 years old (born 6 July 2000).
- What nationality is James Sands?
- James Sands is American.
- How many goals has James Sands scored this season?
- James Sands has scored 1 goal in 14 appearances this season (official competitions).
- How many assists does James Sands have this season?
- James Sands has 0 assists this season.
- How many games has James Sands played this season?
- James Sands has made 14 appearances (14 starts) this season.
- How many minutes has James Sands played this season?
- James Sands has played 1,226 minutes this season.