Michael Boxall
#5 · Defender · age 37 · (VC)
MLS veteran center-back
Club
Minnesota United
USA · MLS
Caps
61
Intl goals
1
70
WC26 rating
low confidence limited data · estimated
- Recent form
- 48
- Career peak
- 48
- League level
- 78
- Competition pedigree
- 30
- International pedigree
- 89
- Longevity
- 41
Independent rating — league strength (Opta-anchored) × competition tier × position-normalized output. Thin data: leans on league tier, caps and FC26 prior. Not affiliated with EA or FIFA.
Boxall is the veteran anchor of the All Whites defense and Wood’s deputy as captain. His MLS experience playing in North American conditions could prove invaluable.
Strengths
- Aerial duels
- Leadership
Recent form
Minnesota United starter; All Whites vice-captain.
Has played in MLS continuously since 2014 — making him the longest-serving New Zealand player in the league's modern era.