Active in Major League Soccer
Tayvon Gray
Defender #24
Age 23 years
Nationality Jamaica
Birth Country USA
Market Value €3M
Career
No transfer history
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
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 | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | CF Montreal 1-0 New York City FC | 77' | 6.3 | - | 0 | 37 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | New York City FC 4-4 FC Cincinnati | 90' | 7.2 | - | - | 100 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | New York City FC 1-2 Charlotte | 96' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps 2-0 New York City FC | 89' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Apr 04, 2026 | New York City FC 1-1 St. Louis City | 75' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | New York City FC 2-3 Inter Miami | 86' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 84 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | New York City FC 3-1 Colorado Rapids | 90' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Mar 07, 2026 | New York City FC 5-0 Orlando City SC | 90' | 8.0 | 0 | 1 | 64 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Philadelphia Union 1-2 New York City FC | 102' | 7.9 | 1 | 0 | 99 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 New York City FC | 80' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | New York City FC vs Columbus Crew | 49 |
| May 13, 2026 | Charlotte vs New York City FC | 39 |
| May 16, 2026 | New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC | 38 |
| May 24, 2026 | Nashville SC vs New York City FC | 46 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Columbus Crew vs New York City FC | 30 |
| Jul 25, 2026 | New York City FC vs Chicago Fire | 43 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | New York City FC vs Toronto FC | 46 |
| Aug 16, 2026 | New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union | 40 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC | 43 |
| Aug 23, 2026 | New England Revolution vs New York City FC | 38 |
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
Q1'20 Q3'20 Q4'20 Q3'21 Q4'21 Q3'22 Q4'22 Q3'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25
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.