Active in Major League Soccer
James Sands
Defender #6
Age 26 years
Nationality USA
Market Value €5.0M
Career
No transfer history
Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.
Player Season Cards
James Sands's season performance cards
Silver
INTERCEPTOR
1.8 Interceptions/90
1.8 Interceptions/90
1.2 Tackles/90
26 Tackles + Interceptions
James Sands Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 65%
Weight 84%
Experience 49%
vs Major League Soccer
Height 73%
Weight 83%
Experience 52%
Traits
PRIME DECORATED
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 29
Shooting 66
Defense 69
Workrate 29
Passing 24
Key Strength 69 Defense
Area to Watch 24 Passing
Match Stats
Recent appearances across all competitions
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | New York City FC 1-1 Los Angeles FC | 90' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Inter Miami 2-0 New York City FC | 90' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Chicago Fire 2-1 New York City FC | 76' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 74 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Atlanta United FC 2-2 New York City FC | 90' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 55 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | New York City FC 0-1 New York Red Bulls | 93' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Real Salt Lake 0-2 New York City FC | 90' | 7.6 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | New York City FC 1-2 New England Revolution | 90' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 89 |
| Sep 04, 2026 | New York City FC 0-0 Nashville SC | 70' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Toronto FC 1-1 New York City FC | 91' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| Aug 23, 2026 | New England Revolution 1-1 New York City FC | 88' | 7.3 | 1 | 0 | 43 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | FC Cincinnati 2-1 New York City FC | 76' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| Aug 16, 2026 | New York City FC 2-3 Philadelphia Union | 90' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 88 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | New York City FC 1-1 Toronto FC | 90' | 7.6 | 0 | 0 | 54 |
| Jul 25, 2026 | New York City FC 3-1 Chicago Fire | 94' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Columbus Crew 1-2 New York City FC | 97' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| Mar 08, 2026 | FC St. Pauli 0-0 Eintracht Frankfurt | 81' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 1899 Hoffenheim 0-1 FC St. Pauli | 92' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | FC St. Pauli 2-1 Werder Bremen | 17' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 FC St. Pauli | 69' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Feb 07, 2026 | FC St. Pauli 2-1 VfB Stuttgart | 95' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 64 |
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| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2026 | Orlando City SC vs New York City FC | 38 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | New York City FC vs Atlanta United FC | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | New York City FC vs CF Montreal | 47 |
| Nov 07, 2026 | DC United vs New York City FC | 39 |
Player Market Value
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Current Value €5.0M
Peak Value €5.0M (Q1'26)
€5.0M €2.5M €0
Q4'17 Q2'18 Q4'18 Q2'19 Q4'19 Q2'20 Q3'20 Q4'20 Q4'20 Q3'21 Q4'21 Q2'22 Q4'22 Q3'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25 Q4'25 Q1'26
James Sands is FC St. Pauli’s Platinum Engine, arriving in the Bundesliga with an impressive pedigree of ten career trophies. A winner of the MLS Cup, the Scottish Cup, and the Gold Cup, the American international brings a champion's mentality to the Millerntor-Stadion, establishing himself as a foundational piece of the club's tactical identity since his arrival.
Across 19 appearances and 1,601 minutes of action, Sands has exemplified the Engine profile, serving as the primary tactical driver in 13 of those outings. His Defense rating of 75 highlights a specialist skillset, further validated by his INTERCEPTOR badge for his elite ability to read the pitch. Currently hitting top form with a performance rating of 100, he has found an extra gear of late, maintaining a high level of Intensity that was rewarded with a goal during his recent run of matches.
With the Stakes heightened by a rising market value of €4M, Sands is proving to be a vital asset in the German top flight. His consistent output and defensive discipline suggest a player whose Balance on the ball and off it will be crucial for the team's ambitions as the season progresses.