Joseph Paintsil
28-Year-Old
Los Angeles Galaxy
MLS
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Paintsil delivered a strong inaugural MLS season with the LA Galaxy. The Ghanaian international joined the club in February from KFC Genk, producing 14 goals and eight assists from 34 appearances (playoffs included). He should remain a regular starter in 2025, leading attacks down the left flank and continuing LA's successful scoring cohort with Dejan Joveljic and Gabriel Pec. His role will be particularly important in 2025, as Riqui Puig will be out for most of the season with a torn ACL.
Scores opener in draw
Paintsil scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
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Paintsil scored the opener just after halftime with his second goal in the campaign. The forward matched his season-high to lead the Galaxy in shots during the draw. That was his sixth start in seven overall appearances.
Paintsil scored the opener just after halftime with his second goal in the campaign. The forward matched his season-high to lead the Galaxy in shots during the draw. That was his sixth start in seven overall appearances.
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Assists in Wednesday's loss
Paintsil assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Columbus Crew.
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Two goal contributions in return
Paintsil scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against FC Dallas.
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Returns to action against Toluca
Paintsil (hamstring) made his return to competitive action in Wednesday's 3-0 CONCACAF Champions Cup loss against Toluca, featuring 22 minutes, confirming he is back fit for LA Galaxy, the club posted.
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Targeting second leg versus Toluca
Paintsil (hamstring) will likely stay out for another week as he aims to recover for the CCC quarterfinals return match against Toluca on April 15, Damian Calhoun of the Daily Breeze reports.
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Remains out
Paintsil (hamstring) is still sidelined for Saturday's match against Minnesota and is expected to resume training in the subsequent week, Alex Ruiz of The Galactic Tribune reports.
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Generating EPL interest
Several Premier League teams are keeping close tabs on Paintsil, according to The Telegraph.
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Brentford, Fulham and Brighton have all been scouting the Ghana forward of late. The 25-year-old striker has scored 14 goals for Belgian leaders Genk this season.
Brentford, Fulham and Brighton have all been scouting the Ghana forward of late. The 25-year-old striker has scored 14 goals for Belgian leaders Genk this season.