Tayvon Gray

Defender #24
Age 23 years
Nationality Jamaica
Birth Country USA
Market Value €3M

Career

No transfer history

THE HOOK: Tayvon Gray is New York City's Gold-tier Wall. The academy graduate has been building his senior career in the Bronx since late 2019. While his season sample size remains emerging, the young defender is already proving he can anchor the backline with an aggressive edge.

THE SEASON: Across five appearances and 448 minutes of action on the pitch, Gray has shown intriguing flashes of a dynamic, hybrid profile. Operating primarily as a rugged stopper, his playing style is firmly validated by his INTERCEPTOR and ENFORCER badges. His sharp defensive timing allows him to read the play brilliantly, while his physical presence ensures he wins crucial battles on the ground. A standout Workrate rating tells the story of a tough defender whose motor simply never stops running. He is hitting top form and riding an undeniable hot streak. Defying typical expectations for a deep-lying player, he has even chipped in with a goal and an assist, proving he can impact both ends of the pitch.

THE STAKES: With his market valuation trending upward to €2M, Gray is translating his immense physical potential into tangible reliability. He is cementing his place as an indispensable, high-value asset for the squad, turning raw academy promise into elite defensive output.

Player Rating

Tayvon Howard Gray
47
Rating
28
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 63
🎯 Clutch 40
🎨 Style 64
📊 Ability 56
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Defender

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.

Tayvon Howard Gray is a above average INTERCEPTOR for New York City FC. Evidence: 2.2 Interceptions/90.

Also shows: above average ENFORCER (2.8 Tackles/90)

Player DNA

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

A specialist who excels in Workrate (83/100) but has room to grow in Dribbling.

Tayvon Howard Gray Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 28%
Weight 35%
Experience 28%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 38%
Weight 44%
Experience 28%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 54 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 79 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 59 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 83 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 74 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 54
Shooting 79
Defense 59
Workrate 83
Passing 74
Key Strength 83 Workrate
Area to Watch 54 Dribbling

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Tayvon Howard Gray this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Apr 25, 2026 CF Montreal 1-0 New York City FC Major League Soccer 77' 6.3 - 0 37 Saputo Stadium
Apr 22, 2026 New York City FC 4-4 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 90' 7.2 - - 100 Yankee Stadium
Apr 18, 2026 New York City FC 1-2 Charlotte Major League Soccer 96' 6.3 0 0 63 Yankee Stadium
Apr 11, 2026 Vancouver Whitecaps 2-0 New York City FC Major League Soccer 89' 6.5 0 0 45 BC Place
Apr 04, 2026 New York City FC 1-1 St. Louis City Major League Soccer 75' 7.2 0 0 58 Yankee Stadium
Mar 22, 2026 New York City FC 2-3 Inter Miami Major League Soccer 86' 6.7 0 0 84 Yankee Stadium
Mar 14, 2026 New York City FC 3-1 Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer 90' 6.7 0 0 60 Yankee Stadium
Mar 07, 2026 New York City FC 5-0 Orlando City SC Major League Soccer 90' 8.0 0 1 64 Yankee Stadium
Mar 01, 2026 Philadelphia Union 1-2 New York City FC Major League Soccer 102' 7.9 1 0 99 Subaru Park
Feb 23, 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 New York City FC Major League Soccer 80' 7.2 0 0 66 Dignity Health Sports Park

Player Market Value

Track Tayvon Howard Gray's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €2.5M
Peak Value €2.5M (Q4'25)
€2.5M €1.3M €0
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