Justin Che

NYR

• #2 • Center Back

Justin Che

NYR

• #2 • Center Back

Nationality

United States of America

Position

Role

Ball-Playing Centre Back

Birthdate (Age)

Nov 18, 2003 (22)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'1"

Weight

174 lb

Club

New York RB

League

Major League Soccer

Ranking

Major League Soccer

2026 All matches

Overall grade

66.3

249/701

Impact score

6.3

315/701

Defender rank

117th

117/281

All rank

329th

329/701

Grades

Key Grades

2026 Major League Soccer

Overall

98th/287 DEF

66.3

Passing

68th/287 DEF

71.4

1 V 1 Defending

92nd/281 DEF

70.5

Aerial Duel

211th/281 DEF

62.1

Positioning

29th/284 DEF

79.6

Blocking

52nd/283 DEF

78.2

Overall Grades by game

2026 Major League Soccer

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 Major League Soccer

Appearances

928

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Sports Illustrated Stadium • MLS Pass on Apple TV

Sports Illustrated Stadium • MLS Pass on Apple TV

Aug 29, 11:30pm UTC

New York RB

Philadelphia Union

Sports Illustrated Stadium

Sep 6, 12:30am UTC

Seattle Sounders

New York RB

Seattle Stadium • MLS Pass on Apple TV

News

May 26, 2026

Records seven clearances in win

Che registered two tackles (two won), seven clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City.

Analysis: Che was one of the standout performers at the back for NYRB, and his seven clearances were his best output in that category since he made eight clearances in the season opener versus Orlando on Feb. 22. Che is averaging 4.7 clearances per game in his six starts this season.

May 9, 2026

Fit again

Che (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Chicago.

Analysis: Che is finally back in the team sheet after weeks of coming close following a hamstring injury, and has been given a spot on the bench. He was an option for the first three games of the season and started in all three, so he will be eying a return to the starting XI after a few minutes to test his fitness.