Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Real Salt Lake.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 21 | 0 | 1 | 1208 | 6.9 |
 Leagues Cup | 3 | 0 | 1 | 56 | 7 |
 CONCACAF Champions League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 6.85 |
Scout report
P. Ruiz is a 27-year-old defensive midfielder at Real Salt Lake, rated 30.7 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 296th of 513 on scout potential in the Major League Soccer. In his prime years, he has been a rotation option this season (38.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.91 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Ruiz.
Judged on this season alone, Ruiz graded 13 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 47th of 50 of the 50 defensive midfielders in the Major League Soccer, on 0 goals, 1 assist and 2.906 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 0 → 13). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2022/23.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 31, 32nd of 50 of the 50 defensive midfielders in the Major League Soccer. At 27 Ruiz is in his prime years, and a market index of 5.7 reflects that trajectory.
Past his 2022/23 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.
Output in context · Real Salt Lake finished 9th of 15 · a mid-table side
2.91 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 3 clean sheets across 21 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 38.3% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 30.7, Ruiz carries the 32nd-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Major League Soccer of 50. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.91 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.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
