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Marco Pasalic

Solid contributorOrlando City SC · 25 yrs

Profile

PositionWinger
NationalityCroatia
Age25
Date of birth14 Sept 2000
BirthplaceKarlsruhe
Height177 cm
ClubOrlando City SC
Wingeralso played MID
34
Appearances
12
Goals
5
Assists
2661
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Orlando City SC.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Major League Soccer3412526617.2
Leagues Cup3101906.9
US Open Cup1110

Scout report

Solid contributorGoal-getting Winger

Marco Pasalic is a 25-year-old winger at Orlando City SC, enjoying a standout season — 12 goals and 5 assists in 34 appearances, a Season grade of 48, top 2% of Major League Soccer central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 46.1, ranking 7th of 513 in the Major League Soccer. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present (84.5% of available minutes). He brings 0.57 goal contributions per 90 (0.41 goals, 0.17 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Pasalic.

Judged on this season alone, Pasalic graded 48 — a standout campaign that ranks top 3% of the 84 central midfielders in the Major League Soccer, on 12 goals and 5 assists in 34 appearances (0.575 involvements per 90).

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 0 → 48). Across the 3 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 46, top 3% of the 84 central midfielders in the Major League Soccer. At 25 Pasalic is in his prime years, and a market index of 14.4 reflects that trajectory.

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

Peak: 2025/26Trending upBreakout: 2025/26Streaky
Current potentialTop 3% central midfielders · Major League SoccerCurrent seasonTop 3% central midfielders · Major League Soccer2nd-best central midfielder in the Major League Soccer7th in the Major League Soccer · potential2nd-highest potential central midfielder in the Major League Soccer
46.1
Ratingi
2nd of 84 central midfielders
47.9
Seasoni
a solid contributor and squad regular
84.5%
Minutes
near ever-present
0.57
Goal contrib / 90
strong end product

Output in context · Orlando City SC finished 10th of 20 · a mid-table side

12
Goals
5
Assists
17
G+A
0.35
Goals / app

12 goals in 34 appearances (0.35 per game) — double figures playing for a mid-table side (10th of 20). He also laid on 5 assists, so the all-round involvement reads 17 goal contributions (0.5 per appearance).

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 84.5% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Final-third output. 0.57 goal contributions per 90 (0.41 goals, 0.17 assists) — productive for the role.

Watch points

  • Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

With a Rating of 46.1, Pasalic carries the 2nd-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Major League Soccer (top 3%). In the final third he profiles as a genuine goal threat (0.57 goal contributions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.

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

Season statistics

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

Shooting

Goals12
Shots on target43
Shots68

Passing

Assists5
Chances created47
Passes854

Possession

Successful dribbles56
Dribble success54.4%
Duels won103
Duels won %43.3%
Fouls won20

Defending

Tackles25
Interceptions15
Fouls committed20

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards3
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.