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Christopher Durkin

Project playerSt. Louis City · 26 yrsStarter

Profile

Full nameChristopher James Durkin
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityUSA
Age26
Date of birth8 Feb 2000
BirthplaceHampton
Height183 cm
Shirt number#8
ClubSt. Louis City
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Defensive midfielder

Season stats

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22
Appearances
2
Goals
0
Assists
1859
Minutes

Domestic-league season · St. Louis City.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Major League Soccer132011487.08

Scout report

Project playerBall-winning Defensive midfielder

C. Durkin is a 26-year-old defensive midfielder at St. Louis City, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 0 assists in 22 appearances, a Season grade of 42, top 14% of Major League Soccer defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 41.1, ranking 158th of 481 in the Major League Soccer. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present (93.9% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 4.65 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Durkin.

Judged on this season alone, Durkin graded 42 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 14% of the 44 defensive midfielders in the Major League Soccer, on 2 goals, 0 assists and 4.648 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 14 → 42). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2023/24.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 41, top 37% of the 44 defensive midfielders in the Major League Soccer. At 26 Durkin is in his prime years, and a market index of 12.8 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report
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A career still climbing — Durkin is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2023/24Trending upBreakout: 2026/27Injury-hit 2025/26
Current potentialTop 37% defensive midfielders · Major League SoccerCurrent seasonTop 14% defensive midfielders · Major League Soccer6th-best defensive midfielder in the Major League Soccer158th in the Major League Soccer · potential16th-highest potential defensive midfielder in the Major League Soccer
41.1
Ratingi
16th of 44 defensive midfielders
42.1
Seasoni
developing / rotation level
93.9%
Minutes
near ever-present
4.65
Def. actions / 90
solid defensive volume

Output in context · St. Louis City finished 6th of 15 · a mid-table side

22
Apps
4.65
Def. / 90
47
Tackles
41
Interceptions
2
Clean sheets

4.65 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 2 clean sheets across 22 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 93.9% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Defensive volume. 4.65 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.

Watch points

  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 41.1, Durkin carries the 16th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Major League Soccer (top 37%). Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (4.65 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the Major League Soccer with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals2
Shots on target5
Shots13

Passing

Assists0
Chances created15
Passes1,038
Pass accuracy85%

Possession

Successful dribbles8
Dribble success50%
Duels won111
Duels won %56.3%
Fouls won26

Defending

Tackles47
Interceptions41
Blocks8
Fouls committed43

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards10
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.