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24.8
48.3%
Ratingi
60.6
72.2%
Seasoni
12.6
Valuei

based on the 2024 season · updated 20 Aug 2026

Profile

Full nameRicard Puig Martí
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalitySpain
Age27
Date of birth13 Aug 1999
BirthplaceBarcelona
Height169 cm
ClubLos Angeles Galaxy
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Central midfielder

Season stats

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0
Appearances
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Los Angeles Galaxy.

Scout report

Project playerCreative Central midfielder

Riqui Puig is a 27-year-old central midfielder at Los Angeles Galaxy, enjoying a standout season — 17 goals and 12 assists in 33 appearances, a Season grade of 68. On long-term scout potential he's rated 40.3. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present (82.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.33 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Puig.

On the season, Puig graded 68 for current form (age-blind), on 17 goals, 12 assists and 1.334 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 35 → 68). Across the 5 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 40. At 27 Puig is in his prime years, and a market index of 12.6 reflects that trajectory.

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

Peak: 2024/25Trending upBreakout: 2024/25Streaky
40.3
Ratingi
developing / rotation level
68.1
Seasoni
a strong, regular top-tier starter
82.7%
Minutes
near ever-present
1.33
Def. actions / 90
light defensive volume

Output in context · Los Angeles Galaxy finished 8th of 15 · a mid-table side

33
Apps
1.33
Def. / 90
25
Tackles
15
Interceptions
7
Clean sheets

1.33 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 7 clean sheets across 33 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 17 goals and 12 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 82.7% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.9 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
  • Creativity. 0.37 assists per 90 — a genuine creative outlet.

Watch points

  • Defensive numbers. Modest 1.33 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

Rated 40.3 overall — developing / rotation level. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.33 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. 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 central midfielders in the Major League Soccer with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals17

Passing

Assists12

Defending

Tackles25
Interceptions15
Blocks3

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards10
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.