ratings updated 20 Aug 2026
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Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · San Diego.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 15 | 3 | 3 | 1286 | 7.12 |
 CONCACAF Champions League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 181 | 6.6 |
Scout report
O. Valakari is a 27-year-old attacking midfielder at San Diego, rated 39.6 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 172nd of 481 on scout potential in the Major League Soccer. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present this season (88.1% of available minutes). He brings 0.36 goal contributions per 90 (0.18 goals, 0.18 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Valakari.
Judged on this season alone, Valakari graded 35 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 11% of the 39 attacking midfielders in the Major League Soccer, on 4 goals and 4 assists in 25 appearances (0.363 involvements per 90).
Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 34 → 35). Across the 3 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 40, 18th of 39 of the 39 attacking midfielders in the Major League Soccer. At 27 Valakari is in his prime years, and a market index of 10.8 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Valakari is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · San Diego finished 8th of 15 · a mid-table side
4 goals in 25 appearances (0.16 per game) — light end product the role wants to see climb. He also laid on 4 assists, so the all-round involvement reads 8 goal contributions (0.32 per appearance).
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 88.1% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Final-third output. 0.36 goal contributions per 90 (0.18 goals, 0.18 assists) — productive for the role.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 39.6, Valakari carries the 18th-highest potential of the attacking midfielders in the Major League Soccer of 39. In the final third he profiles as a productive contributor (0.36 goal contributions 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.
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Bars = where he ranks among attacking midfielders in the Major League Soccer with 600+ minutes this season.
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