ratings updated 20 Aug 2026
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Los Angeles FC.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1232 | 6.95 |
 CONCACAF Champions League | 8 | 2 | 0 | 720 | 6.94 |
Scout report
N. Tafari is a 29-year-old central defender at Los Angeles FC, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 1 assists in 21 appearances, a Season grade of 50, top 6% of Major League Soccer centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 30.2, ranking 308th of 481 in the Major League Soccer. An experienced operator, he has been a regular starter (73.8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.76 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Tafari.
Judged on this season alone, Tafari graded 50 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 6% of the 120 centre-backs in the Major League Soccer, on 10 clean sheets and 2.762 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 31 → 50). Across the 6 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 30, 74th of 120 of the 120 centre-backs in the Major League Soccer. At 29 Tafari is in his prime years, and a market index of 5.2 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Tafari is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Los Angeles FC finished 3rd of 15 · an upper-table side
2.76 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 10 clean sheets across 21 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (3rd of 15) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 73.8% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 30.2, Tafari carries the 74th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Major League Soccer of 120. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.76 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1.1× now → 0.8× projected in three years).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among centre-backs in the Major League Soccer with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
