Active in Major League Soccer
Justin Che
Defender #2
Age 22 years
Nationality USA
Market Value €1M
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Justin Isiah Che is a above average SHIELD for New York Red Bulls. Evidence: 1.5 Blocks/90.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Defense (82/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.
Justin Isiah Che Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 54%
Weight 62%
Experience 19%
vs Major League Soccer
Height 63%
Weight 67%
Experience 20%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 71
Shooting 29
Defense 82
Workrate 60
Passing 38
Key Strength 82 Defense
Area to Watch 29 Shooting
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Justin Isiah Che this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 09, 2026 | Chicago Fire 1-3 New York Red Bulls | 14' | 6.2 | - | - | 76 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Toronto FC 1-1 New York Red Bulls | 89' | 8.2 | 0 | 0 | 64 |
| Mar 08, 2026 | New York Red Bulls 0-3 CF Montreal | 90' | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | New York Red Bulls 1-0 New England Revolution | 90' | 8.2 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Orlando City SC 1-2 New York Red Bulls | 90' | 7.6 | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew | 37 |
| May 16, 2026 | New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC | 38 |
| May 24, 2026 | Sporting Kansas City vs New York Red Bulls | 36 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls | 33 |
| Jul 25, 2026 | New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte | 34 |
| Aug 01, 2026 | New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC | 31 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Atlanta United FC vs New York Red Bulls | 40 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | New York Red Bulls vs Nashville SC | 34 |
| Aug 22, 2026 | New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire | 35 |
| Aug 29, 2026 | New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union | 29 |
Player Market Value
Track Justin Isiah Che's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €700K
Peak Value €3.0M (Q3'21)
€3.0M €1.5M €0
Q4'20 Q2'21 Q3'21 Q4'21 Q2'22 Q4'22 Q1'23 Q2'23 Q1'24 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25
Justin Che operates as New York's bronze-tier squad_player, steadily building his body of work with patient determination. The 23-year-old is finding his footing after a nomadic early career that included stints in Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands. Now back stateside, he is establishing himself as a highly dependable rotation piece for his club, eager to secure a permanent starting role and hunt down his first piece of senior silverware.
While a limited sample size of 359 minutes across four appearances means his profile is still emerging, the underlying metrics tell a story of genuine defensive solidity. He is clearly on an upward trajectory, locking down his side of the pitch with increasing confidence whenever called upon. Our verdict highlights his impressive Defense output as the bedrock of his game, an attribute validated by his acquisition of the SHIELD badge for elite shot-blocking and positional awareness. Che does not force the issue moving forward; instead, he embraces his specific tactical responsibilities. He focuses on disrupting opposition attacks, throwing his body on the line, and providing absolute security for the rest of the defensive unit.
With a market value holding stable at €1M, he represents a low-risk, high-upside defensive asset. As he continues to accumulate top-flight minutes and mature into his physical prime, that valuation offers significant room for growth provided he maintains this reliable standard.