Joseph Paintsil
LAG
RW (LW)
One-v-One Creator
Feb 1, 1998 (28)
Right
5'7"
154 lb
LA GalaxyRanking
Grades
Key Grades
2026 Major League Soccer
Overall Grades by game
2026 Major League Soccer
Upcoming matches
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Questionable with thigh injury
Paintsil is questionable for the time being due to a thigh injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Paintsil is a new addition to the Galaxy's report this matchday with a thigh concern, and his questionable status is one of the more impactful on the entire Wednesday report, given his role as one of LA's primary attacking threats and a consistent fantasy producer. Thigh issues in questionable territory always carry the risk of flipping to out on gameday. If he were to miss out, this would force a change, with Robert Taylor as a potential replacement on the right wing.
Assists in draw
Paintsil assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus CF Montreal.
Analysis: Paintsil recorded an assist in 64 minutes during Saturday's draw with Montreal. He has been in good form recently, tallying two goals and an assist over his last five matches. That run brings him to five goals and three assists in 18 appearances during the 2026 season, with 17 of those coming as starts.
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