Robin Jansson
ORL
Center Back
Back Line Anchor
Nov 15, 1991 (34)
Left
6'2"
192 lb
Out for season after foot surgery
Jansson (foot) underwent successful surgery to repair a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season, the club announced.
Analysis: Jansson will miss the remainder of the campaign after undergoing a surgical procedure to address a fifth metatarsal fracture in his right foot. The experienced centre-back sat out Wednesday's 3-3 draw against Toronto FC, prompting Iago Teodoro to partner David Brekalo in the heart of defence. The player had previously overcome a foot surgery in February to re-establish himself as an indispensable starter, logging 21 MLS starts this season. His injury forces a permanent reshuffle across the back line for the final games.
Misses midweek game
Jansson is not in the squad for Wednesday's clash against Toronto due to a late knock, per Orlando City's digital content manager Austin David.
Analysis: Jansson was expected to start in his regular center-back role but ended up excluded from a game in which Iago Teodoro moved into the initial lineup in his place. The experienced defender will be questionable for subsequent contests while he hopes to avoid a severe issue. His absence reduces the team's depth while leaving them without their third-best contributor of clearances with an average of 4.3 per game.
Makes 10 clearances in loss
Jansson registered one tackle (zero won) and 10 clearances in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Montreal.
Analysis: Jansson was playing well until he committed a penalty kick that allowed the opponents to take the lead in the final minutes of the match. He did post a double-digit clearance tally for the first time in six MLS appearances this season. With his squad showing defensive weakness lately, the captain might remain unreliable for clean sheets in upcoming weeks, meaning his value will largely depend on his ability to keep disrupting opposition attacks.
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