Gerardo Valenzuela
ratings updated 20 Aug 2026
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · FC Cincinnati.
Also this season
Earlier this season at FC Cincinnati II — MLS Next Pro: 2 apps, 0g 0a, 105 min
The headline Season rating covers his time at FC Cincinnati; availability counts only fixtures while in this squad.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 13 | 1 | 1 | 786 | 6.8 |
 CONCACAF Champions League | 3 | 1 | 2 | 87 | 7.5 |
Scout report
G. Valenzuela is a 21-year-old central midfielder at FC Cincinnati, rated 45.9 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 60th of 481 on scout potential in the Major League Soccer and 495th of 1532 U-23 players tracked. A young player, he has been a regular starter this season (73% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.8 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Valenzuela.
Judged on this season alone, Valenzuela graded 35 — a solid campaign that ranks top 31% of the 81 central midfielders in the Major League Soccer, on 1 goal, 3 assists and 2.804 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 16 → 35). Across the 3 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 46, top 17% of the 81 central midfielders in the Major League Soccer. At 21 Valenzuela is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 9.9 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Valenzuela is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · FC Cincinnati finished 8th of 15 · a mid-table side
2.8 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 1 clean sheet across 21 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 3 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 73% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.26 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 45.9, Valenzuela carries the 13th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Major League Soccer (top 17%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.8 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. At 21 the trajectory points up — potential sits near its ceiling (97/100) and market value should climb as minutes and output follow.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Major League Soccer with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
