BJ Callaghan has come into Nashville SC and turned a defensive-minded, counter-attacking team into an exciting, possession-based attack. Nowhere has his influence been more apparent than at the fullback position.
Between Andy Najar, Dan Lovitz and Josh Bauer, Nashville fullbacks have contributed six goals and seven assists through 13 matches so far this season. According to American Soccer Analysis, who only track primary assists, Nashville's fullbacks have logged 11 goal contributions in 2025. That's the most-ever in a season for the Coyotes, and they're barely a third of the way through the year.
Let's dive into the numbers to figure out what's made Nashville's fullbacks so effective.
All data in this article is accurate as of May 8.
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