Nkosi Tafari
Career
No transfer history
Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.
Player Season Cards
Nkosi Tafari Burgess's season performance cards
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Nkosi Tafari Burgess is a above average SHIELD for Los Angeles FC. Evidence: 1.4 Blocks/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.
Nkosi Tafari Burgess Traits
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Traits
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Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Nkosi Tafari Burgess this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 03, 2026 | San Diego 2-2 Los Angeles FC | 102' | 6.9 | - | - | 79 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Minnesota United FC 0-1 Los Angeles FC | 92' | 8.3 | - | - | 36 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Los Angeles FC 0-0 Colorado Rapids | 48' | 6.2 | - | - | 32 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Los Angeles FC 1-4 San Jose Earthquakes | 90' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Portland Timbers 2-1 Los Angeles FC | 96' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 85 |
| Apr 05, 2026 | Los Angeles FC 6-0 Orlando City SC | 91' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Austin 0-0 Los Angeles FC | 90' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Los Angeles FC 2-0 St. Louis City | 90' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Mar 08, 2026 | Los Angeles FC 1-0 FC Dallas | 90' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Houston Dynamo 0-2 Los Angeles FC | 90' | 7.7 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Los Angeles FC 3-0 Inter Miami | 90' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Los Angeles FC vs Houston Dynamo | 38 |
| May 14, 2026 | St. Louis City vs Los Angeles FC | 37 |
| May 18, 2026 | Nashville SC vs Los Angeles FC | 51 |
| May 25, 2026 | Los Angeles FC vs Seattle Sounders | 47 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC | 40 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Los Angeles FC vs Real Salt Lake | 45 |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Los Angeles FC vs Sporting Kansas City | 41 |
| Aug 01, 2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC | 48 |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Los Angeles FC vs San Diego | 48 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC | 49 |
Player Market Value
Track Nkosi Tafari Burgess's transfer value changes and career value history
Nkosi Tafari is establishing himself as LAFC's bronze engine at the back. Arriving in Los Angeles in early 2025, the towering 29-year-old American is still building his portfolio in black and gold, but his imposing physical presence sets a demanding tone.
With 450 minutes played across five appearances, Tafari is on an upward trajectory. Though our sample size is still emerging, the underlying data points to a center-back hitting top form. Our verdict on his standout Defense is backed up by a silver SHIELD badge—proof of his elite shot-blocking and willingness to put his body on the line. He plays with the kind of relentless Intensity you need during a gritty playoff push, acting as a tireless motor to break up opposition attacks.
Valued at a stable €2M, Tafari represents reliable depth with a high physical ceiling. As he continues to cement his place, his combination of size and defensive work rate will be crucial for the club's long-term ambitions.