Samuel Junqua

Defender #29
Age 29 years
Nationality USA
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

Samuel Junqua operates as Salt Lake's Bronze-tier utility player. The 30-year-old American arrived from Dallas in late 2024, bringing years of vital domestic experience to his new club's dressing room. While he is still hunting for the first major silverware of his long career, his flexibility across multiple areas of the pitch is proving incredibly valuable to the squad. Our verdict is that his seasoned tactical awareness makes him an essential piece of the puzzle.

The data paints the picture of a highly versatile contributor who is willing to do the unseen heavy lifting. With seven match appearances and 357 minutes played this campaign, his statistical profile currently falls into our emerging reliability band. This limited sample size is actually a highly positive sign, demonstrating that he can slot straight into the action without needing a lengthy adjustment period. Form metrics indicate he is on an upward trajectory, looking increasingly comfortable with every passing match despite not registering attacking returns in his last five outings. The standout metric in his tactical profile is a robust Workrate rating. This dimension tells the story of a player who never stops running, offering much-needed grit, defensive cover, and selfless tracking whenever his manager calls his number.

Valued at an even €1M with a completely stable market trend, Junqua represents incredibly smart squad depth for the club. As the fixture congestion inevitably builds throughout the grueling campaign, having a dependable domestic veteran ready to step onto the pitch provides crucial tactical flexibility and peace of mind for the technical staff.

Player Rating

Samuel Junqua
41
Rating
57
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 36
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 42
📊 Ability 43
💰 Exceptional Opportunity
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Defender
⏳ Forming Opinion 131/270 minutes played

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Samuel Junqua Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 41%
Weight 49%
Experience 71%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 54%
Weight 58%
Experience 73%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 11 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 33 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 55 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 34 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 11
Shooting 5
Defense 33
Workrate 55
Passing 34
Key Strength 55 Workrate
Area to Watch 5 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Samuel Junqua this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 02, 2026 Real Salt Lake 2-0 Portland Timbers Major League Soccer 91' 6.6 - - 38 America First Field
Apr 26, 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1 Real Salt Lake Major League Soccer 97' 6.2 - - 50 Dignity Health Sports Park
Apr 23, 2026 Real Salt Lake 0-2 Inter Miami Major League Soccer 96' 6.9 - - 56 America First Field
Apr 19, 2026 Real Salt Lake 4-2 San Diego Major League Soccer 26' 6.6 0 0 77 America First Field
Apr 04, 2026 Real Salt Lake 3-1 Sporting Kansas City Major League Soccer 22' 6.3 0 0 53 America First Field
Mar 22, 2026 San Diego 2-2 Real Salt Lake Major League Soccer 0' - 0 0 100 Snapdragon Stadium
Mar 15, 2026 Real Salt Lake 2-1 Austin Major League Soccer 0' - 0 0 71 America First Field
Mar 08, 2026 Atlanta United FC 2-3 Real Salt Lake Major League Soccer 12' 6.6 0 0 72 Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Mar 01, 2026 Real Salt Lake 2-1 Seattle Sounders Major League Soccer 29' 6.3 0 0 50 America First Field
Feb 22, 2026 Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 Real Salt Lake Major League Soccer 90' 6.5 0 0 34 BC Place

Player Market Value

Track Samuel Junqua's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €650K
Peak Value €650K (Q2'24)
€650K €325K €0
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