Justin Che

Defender #2
Age 22 years
Nationality USA
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

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.

Player Rating

Justin Isiah Che
81
Rating
58
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 76
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 57
📊 Ability 61
Defender

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

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 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 29 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 82 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 60 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 38 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
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 League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 09, 2026 Chicago Fire 1-3 New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer 14' 6.2 - - 76 Soldier Field
Mar 14, 2026 Toronto FC 1-1 New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer 89' 8.2 0 0 64 BMO Field
Mar 08, 2026 New York Red Bulls 0-3 CF Montreal Major League Soccer 90' 6.0 0 0 59 Sports Illustrated Stadium
Feb 28, 2026 New York Red Bulls 1-0 New England Revolution Major League Soccer 90' 8.2 0 0 32 Sports Illustrated Stadium
Feb 22, 2026 Orlando City SC 1-2 New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer 90' 7.6 0 0 73 Inter&Co Stadium

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