Active in Major League Soccer
João Klauss
Attacker #99
Age 28 years
Nationality Brazil
Market Value €3M
Career
No transfer history
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
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 | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2026 | FC Dallas 2-2 Los Angeles Galaxy | 54' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Austin 1-2 Los Angeles Galaxy | 30' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Apr 05, 2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy 1-2 Minnesota United FC | 96' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Portland Timbers 1-1 Los Angeles Galaxy | 94' | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 62 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy 1-2 Sporting Kansas City | 63' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Mar 08, 2026 | Colorado Rapids 4-1 Los Angeles Galaxy | 71' | 7.3 | 1 | 0 | 80 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy 3-0 Charlotte | 66' | 8.2 | 2 | 0 | 48 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 New York City FC | 88' | 7.7 | 1 | 0 | 66 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 03, 2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps | 90 |
| May 09, 2026 | Atlanta United FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy | 41 |
| May 14, 2026 | Sporting Kansas City vs Los Angeles Galaxy | 37 |
| May 17, 2026 | Seattle Sounders vs Los Angeles Galaxy | 41 |
| May 24, 2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy vs Houston Dynamo | 35 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC | 45 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy vs St. Louis City | 33 |
| Jul 26, 2026 | San Jose Earthquakes vs Los Angeles Galaxy | 44 |
| Aug 02, 2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy vs FC Dallas | 36 |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Houston Dynamo vs Los Angeles Galaxy | 45 |
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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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.