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Kemar Lawrence
Kemar Lawrence
Jamaica Legend • MLS Veteran • Free Agent • 77 International Caps
81.5
🇯🇲 Jamaica77 Caps • 3 Goals • Reggae Boyz Captain
Age32 Years Old
PositionLeft-Back
NationalityJamaica 🇯🇲

MLS Career

NY Red Bulls118 apps, 5 goals (2015-20)
Toronto FC25 apps, 1 goal (2021-22)
Minnesota United41 apps, 1 goal (2022-23)
StatusFree Agent

🌍 Global Impact Analysis

Kemar Lawrence (age 32) is a Jamaican international left-back and MLS veteran. **184 MLS appearances, 7 goals** across 3 clubs. **77 Jamaica caps, 3 goals** - national team legend and captain. **New York Red Bulls (2015-2020)**: **118 apps, 5 goals, 10 assists** - club's starting left-back for 6 seasons. Won **Supporters' Shield 2017 & 2018**. Named **MLS Best XI in 2018** - elite season recognition. Consistent attacking threat from defense. **Toronto FC (2021-2022)**: **25 apps, 1 goal**. **Debut May 12, 2021 vs Columbus Crew** (2-0 win). Scored first TFC goal vs New England Revolution. Two-season stint in Toronto. **Minnesota United FC (2022-2023)**: **41 apps, 1 goal, 2 assists** (2 assists in 2022). Regular starter for Loons across two seasons. **Jamaica National Team (77 caps, 3 goals)**: National team stalwart and former captain. Represented Reggae Boyz across multiple Gold Cups and World Cup qualifying campaigns. Leadership figure for Caribbean football. Age 32 - experienced veteran seeking next opportunity. **Free agent** as of 2024. Professional since 2009 - 14+ year career. Modern attacking left-back with excellent crossing (8.0), positioning (8.1), and mobility (7.9). Prosport Management client (Kevin Weinress).

Career Highlights: 77 Jamaica Caps • MLS Best XI 2018 • 2x Supporters' Shield • 184 MLS Apps • Jamaica Captain • 14-Year Pro Career • 10 Assists for Red Bulls

📊 Core FGA Intelligence Metrics

Tier 1: Attacking Metrics

XPS (Enhanced XPS Rating)7.5
STK (Steekpass)7.7
RDS (Poacher)7.3
KEY (Key Pass Metric)7.8

Tier 1: Passing Metrics

LGP (Long Pass)7.8
VRP (Vision Pass)7.9
HZP (Horizontal Pass)8.0
UNP (Unpredictable Pass)7.6
DGP (Danger Generation)8.0

Tier 1: Defensive Metrics

MRK (Marking)7.9
TAC (Tackling)8.0
INT (Interceptions)7.9
CLE (Clearances)7.8
BLO (Blocks)7.7

Tier 2: Possession & Intelligence Metrics

CAR (Carries)8.0
DRB (Dribbling)7.8
POI (Positional Intelligence)8.1
CPX (Composure)8.0
MOB (Mobility)7.9

🧠 60-Philosophy Framework Analysis

Lawrence's tactical DNA mapped across legendary coaching philosophies.

Top Philosophy Fits

Ferguson Mental (Philosophy_22_Ferguson_Mental) 8.0/10 Guardiola Positional (Philosophy_07_Guardiola_Positional) 7.9/10 Cruyff Intelligence (Philosophy_01_Cruyff_Intelligence) 7.8/10 Menotti Artistry (Philosophy_43_Menotti_Artistry) 7.9/10 Michels Total (Philosophy_02_Michels_Total) 8.0/10 Simeone Cholismo (Philosophy_46_Simeone_Cholismo) 7.7/10 Mourinho Warfare (Philosophy_57_Mourinho_Warfare) 7.8/10 Sacchi Pressing (Philosophy_18_Sacchi_Pressing) 7.9/10 Bielsa Intensity (Philosophy_45_Bielsa_Intensity) 8.1/10

🧪 Psychological Profile & Personality

Core Traits

Personality TypeESTJ (Executive)
StyleComplete Full-Back
Positional Intelligence8.1
Crossing8.0

Analysis

**77 Jamaica caps** - national legend and captain. **184 MLS apps** across Red Bulls, TFC, Minnesota. **MLS Best XI 2018**. 2x Supporters' Shield winner. Veteran leader (age 32). Complete full-back with attacking threat (10 assists for RBNY). Prosport Management client. Free agent seeking next club.

🤝 Key Career Moments

2015 | NY Red Bulls Signing
Joined **New York Red Bulls** - beginning of MLS career. Would become club's starting left-back for 6 seasons.
2017 & 2018 | Supporters' Shield Champion
🏆🏆 2X SUPPORTERS' SHIELD WINNER - Won MLS regular season titles with Red Bulls in consecutive years. Best team in league. Defensive pillar.
2018 | MLS Best XI
⭐ MLS BEST XI - 2018 - Named to league's Best XI. Elite season recognition. One of MLS's top defenders. Peak performance for Red Bulls.
2015-2020 | Red Bulls Era
📊 118 APPS, 5 GOALS, 10 ASSISTS - Six seasons as RBNY starter. Attacking full-back providing width and crosses. Playoff appearances and championships.
May 12, 2021 | Toronto FC Debut vs Columbus
🍁 TFC DEBUT - 2-0 WIN - Made Toronto FC debut in victory over Columbus Crew. New chapter in Canada. 25 apps, 1 goal over 2 seasons.
2022-2023 | Minnesota United
**41 apps, 1 goal, 2 assists** for Minnesota Loons. Regular starter across two seasons in Twin Cities. Veteran presence.
Jamaica National Team | 77 Caps Captain
🇯🇲👑 REGGAE BOYZ LEGEND - 77 CAPS, 3 GOALS - National team stalwart and former captain. Multiple Gold Cups. World Cup qualifying campaigns. Leadership figure for Caribbean football. Jamaica icon.

📈 Career Statistics

Club/Country Years Apps Goals (Assists)
NY Red Bulls 2015-2020 118 5 (10 assists)
Toronto FC 2021-2022 25 1
Minnesota United 2022-2023 41 1 (2 assists)
Jamaica NT Career 77 3
MLS Career: 184 Apps, 7 Goals, 12+ Assists

Major Honors

🏆
Supporters' Shield
2017, 2018
⭐
MLS Best XI
2018
🇯🇲
Jamaica Captain
77 Caps, 3 Goals

⚽ Last 5 MLS Matches

Final MLS performances - Minnesota United 2023 season.

Date Competition Match Result Performance
2023 MLS Minnesota vs Seattle Final Season Veteran Leadership
2023 MLS LA Galaxy vs Minnesota Regular Starter Defensive Solidity
2023 MLS Minnesota vs Portland Left-Back Role Attacking Threat
2023 MLS Austin vs Minnesota Consistent Crossing Quality
2023 MLS Minnesota vs Real Salt Lake 41 Apps Season Experienced Display

🌟 Iconic Matches

Career-defining performances showcasing Lawrence's 14-year journey.

2015 | NY Red Bulls Arrival
Joined **New York Red Bulls** - MLS career begins. Would become starting LB for 6 seasons. Beginning of championship era.
2017 | Supporters' Shield Champion
🏆 FIRST SUPPORTERS' SHIELD - Won MLS regular season championship with Red Bulls. Best team in league. Starting left-back role.
2018 | Supporters' Shield + MLS Best XI
🏆⭐ BACK-TO-BACK SHIELD + BEST XI - **Consecutive Supporters' Shield**. Named **MLS Best XI 2018** - league's top defenders. Peak career season. Elite recognition.
2015-2020 | Red Bulls Era
📊 118 APPS, 5 GOALS, 10 ASSISTS FOR RBNY - Six seasons as club's starting left-back. Attacking threat with 10 assists. Playoff runs. Championship success.
May 12, 2021 | Toronto FC Debut
🍁 TFC DEBUT VS COLUMBUS - 2-0 WIN - Made Toronto FC debut in victory. New chapter. 25 apps, 1 goal across 2 seasons.
2022-2023 | Minnesota United Stint
**41 apps, 1 goal, 2 assists** for Loons. Regular starter. Veteran presence in locker room and on field.
Jamaica NT Career | 77 Caps
🇯🇲👑 REGGAE BOYZ LEGEND & CAPTAIN - **77 caps, 3 goals** for Jamaica. National team captain. Multiple Gold Cups and WCQ campaigns. Caribbean football icon. National hero.

📹 Video Highlights

📊 Player Comparison (vs MLS Full-Backs)

Kemar Lawrence vs Elite MLS Left-Backs

📝 Miscellaneous Data

Profile

Age32 Years Old
PositionLeft-Back
NationalityJamaica 🇯🇲

Legacy

StatusFree Agent
Jamaica77 Caps, 3 Goals, Captain
AgencyProsport Management
Rating81.5 - MLS Veteran