João Klauss

Attacker #99
Age 28 years
Nationality Brazil
Market Value €3M

Career

No transfer history

João Klauss operates as LA Galaxy's Gold tier Sniper. Having built his extensive career across European leagues and North America, the Brazilian-Italian forward is still searching for his first major piece of silverware. Despite that missing trophy, his relentless penalty-box instincts and sheer physical presence make him a definitive focal point in the final third, establishing a profile built purely on output rather than accolades.

The raw numbers reveal a forward hitting top form with devastating effect. Registering five goals in just five appearances, encompassing 382 minutes on the pitch, he arrives with a genuinely elite conversion rate. Earning the PLATINUM BOOT badge proves he finds the back of the net in the vast majority of his outings, while his THREAT status highlights a high-volume attacking mindset that keeps opposition defenders constantly pinned back. Although his sample size in this tactical setup is still emerging, an off-the-charts Shooting rating confirms his distinct identity as a pure specialist who needs only a fraction of space to alter the momentum of a crunch match.

Valued at €3M with a distinctly rising market trajectory, his stock is undeniably climbing. As he dictates the terms of engagement inside the box, this clinical edge provides massive value for an ambitious squad chasing regular victories.

Player Rating

João Klauss de Mello
66
Rating
40
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 80
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 83
📊 Ability 71
💰 Opportunity
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Attacker

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.

João Klauss de Mello is a elite PLATINUM BOOT for Los Angeles Galaxy. Evidence: 80% Goal Frequency.

Also shows: above average THREAT (3.3 Shots/90)

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A developing player working on their overall game.

Physical profile: Tall For Position, Physically Strong.

João Klauss de Mello Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Attackers

Height 94%
Weight 85%
Experience 76%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 87%
Weight 83%
Experience 73%

Traits

TOWER

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 8 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 98 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 31 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 19 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 20 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 8
Shooting 98
Defense 31
Workrate 19
Passing 20
Key Strength 98 Shooting
Area to Watch 8 Dribbling

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for João Klauss de Mello this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Apr 19, 2026 FC Dallas 2-2 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer 54' 6.5 0 0 58 Toyota Stadium
Apr 11, 2026 Austin 1-2 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer 30' 6.7 0 0 52 Q2 Stadium
Apr 05, 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy 1-2 Minnesota United FC Major League Soccer 96' 6.7 0 0 53 Dignity Health Sports Park
Mar 22, 2026 Portland Timbers 1-1 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer 94' 7.2 1 0 62 Providence Park
Mar 15, 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy 1-2 Sporting Kansas City Major League Soccer 63' 6.3 0 0 52 Dignity Health Sports Park
Mar 08, 2026 Colorado Rapids 4-1 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer 71' 7.3 1 0 80 -
Mar 01, 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy 3-0 Charlotte Major League Soccer 66' 8.2 2 0 48 Dignity Health Sports Park
Feb 23, 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 New York City FC Major League Soccer 88' 7.7 1 0 66 Dignity Health Sports Park

Player Market Value

Track João Klauss de Mello's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €3.0M
Peak Value €4.5M (Q2'21)
€4.5M €2.3M €0
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