Justin Che

Defender #2
Age 22 years
Nationality USA
Market Value €800K

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 Che
Defender
Reliable defensive rotation option emerging

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Justin 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 17%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 64%
Weight 68%
Experience 19%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 69 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 16 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 79 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 52 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 32 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 69
Shooting 16
Defense 79
Workrate 52
Passing 32
Key Strength 79 Defense
Area to Watch 16 Shooting

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 17, 2026 New York Red Bulls 0-2 Toronto FC Major League Soccer 71' 5.6 0 0 31 Sports Illustrated Stadium
Oct 14, 2026 DC United 2-1 New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer 57' 6.7 0 0 68 Audi Field
Oct 10, 2026 New York Red Bulls 4-1 San Diego Major League Soccer 61' 6.6 0 0 77 Sports Illustrated Stadium
Sep 10, 2026 Los Angeles FC 2-0 New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer 90' 6.8 0 0 39 BMO Stadium
Sep 06, 2026 Seattle Sounders 0-0 New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer 90' 6.8 0 0 19 Lumen Field
Aug 29, 2026 New York Red Bulls 1-3 Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer 90' 7.3 0 0 43 Sports Illustrated Stadium
Aug 22, 2026 New York Red Bulls 1-1 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer 90' 6.9 0 0 41 Sports Illustrated Stadium
Aug 19, 2026 New York Red Bulls 0-1 Nashville SC Major League Soccer 78' 6.9 0 0 43 Sports Illustrated Stadium
Aug 15, 2026 Atlanta United FC 2-1 New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer 90' 7.2 0 0 56 Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Aug 01, 2026 New York Red Bulls 3-2 Orlando City SC Major League Soccer 97' 6.9 0 0 72 Sports Illustrated Stadium
Jul 25, 2026 New York Red Bulls 0-2 Charlotte Major League Soccer 91' 6.9 0 0 61 Sports Illustrated Stadium
Jul 22, 2026 Philadelphia Union 3-1 New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer 96' 6.6 0 0 58 Subaru Park
May 24, 2026 Sporting Kansas City 1-2 New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer 92' 7.2 0 0 56 Children's Mercy Park
May 16, 2026 New York Red Bulls 1-1 New York City FC Major League Soccer 69' 7.2 0 0 47 Sports Illustrated Stadium
May 13, 2026 New York Red Bulls 3-2 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 30' 6.9 0 0 93 Sports Illustrated Stadium
May 09, 2026 Chicago Fire 1-3 New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer 14' 6.2 0 0 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 Che's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €800K
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 Q2'26 Q2'26

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