Player Comparison
Ian Smith vs John Nelson
Ian Smith
John Nelson
Both defenders in MLS, Ian Smith plays for Portland Timbers while John Nelson represents LA Galaxy. Both players represent USA on the international stage. On the discipline front, Ian Smith has 2 yellows and 0 reds, while John Nelson has 0 yellows and 0 reds. Ian Smith has committed more fouls (2 vs 1). Ian Smith is more active defensively with 31 defensive actions. John Nelson contributes more above average in goals added (+0.1).
| Attribute | Ian Smith | John Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Portland Timbers | LA Galaxy |
| Position | Defender | Defender |
| Nationality | USA | USA |
| Age | 23 | 27 |
| Appearances | 6 | 6 |
| Goals | 0 | 0 |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive Actions | 31 | 9 |
| Goals Added | -0.0 | +0.1 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Fouls | 2 | 1 |
Ian Smith
- Team
- Portland Timbers
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
- USA
- Age
- 23
- Goals / Assists
- 0 / 0
- Appearances
- 6
John Nelson
- Team
- LA Galaxy
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
- USA
- Age
- 27
- Goals / Assists
- 0 / 0
- Appearances
- 6