Zalazar's current-season form is up 103% on last season (Season 29→59), while his Rating eased 63→61. That makes this his strongest season for form to date.

Domestic career

Season	Club	Apps	G	A	Match	RTG	Season
2025/26	SC Braga · 4th	28	16	5	7.31	61	59
2024/25	SC Braga · 4th	19	4	6	7.36	63	29
2023/24	SC Braga · 4th	34	6	6	7.23	67	37
2022/23	FC Schalke 04 · 17th	22	1	6	6.86	71	23
2021/22	FC Schalke 04Loan · 1st	30	6	5	7.14	72	37

Domestic-league totals per season. RTG = Field Insider Rating (potential / ceiling); Season = age-blind form that year. 2 earlier seasons in the full career.

Uruguay · international

Side	Apps	G
Uruguay	7	2
Uruguay U20	7	0

Career caps & goals — tournament breakdown in the full career.

Scout report

Key starterGoal-getting Attacking midfielder

R. Zalazar is a 26-year-old attacking midfielder at SC Braga, rated 60.8 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 82nd of 317 on scout potential in the Primeira Liga. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter this season (63.5% of available minutes). He brings 0.97 goal contributions per 90 (0.74 goals, 0.23 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Zalazar.

Judged on this season alone, Zalazar graded 59 — a standout campaign that ranks top 3% of the 48 attacking midfielders in the Primeira Liga, on 16 goals and 5 assists in 28 appearances (0.972 involvements per 90).

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 29 → 59). Across the 6 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 61, top 34% of the 48 attacking midfielders in the Primeira Liga. At 26 Zalazar is in his prime years, and a market index of 37.8 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report

Read the full career report →

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

Peak: 2025/26Trending upBreakout: 2025/26Stepped up 2022/23

Current potentialTop 34% attacking midfielders · Primeira Liga Current seasonTop 3% attacking midfielders · Primeira Liga1st-best attacking midfielder in the Primeira Liga82nd in the Primeira Liga · potential16th-highest potential attacking midfielder in the Primeira Liga

60.8

Ratingi

16th of 48 attacking midfielders

59.4

Seasoni

a strong, regular top-tier starter

63.5%

Minutes

a regular starter

0.97

Goal contrib / 90

elite end product

Output in context · SC Braga finished 4th of 18 · an upper-table side

Goals

Assists

G+A

0.57

Goals / app

16 goals in 28 appearances (0.57 per game) — a 15-goal haul playing for an upper-table side (4th of 18). He also laid on 5 assists, so the all-round involvement reads 21 goal contributions (0.75 per appearance).

Strengths

Availability. On the pitch for 63.5% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Final-third output. 0.97 goal contributions per 90 (0.74 goals, 0.23 assists) — productive for the role.

Watch points

Defensive numbers. Modest 1.2 defensive actions per 90 for the position.

Outlook

With a Rating of 60.8, Zalazar carries the 16th-highest potential of the attacking midfielders in the Primeira Liga (top 34%). In the final third he profiles as a genuine goal threat (0.97 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.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %63.5%

Available fixtures34 of 34

Goals / 900.741

Assists / 900.231

Goal contribution / 900.972

Defensive actions / 901.204

Player flow

Goal involvements21

Shot conversion %59.3

Shot accuracy %54

Pass accuracy %81

Dribble success %45.8

Cards / 900.278

Foul involvement / 903.056

Season-by-season progression

Rating (potential)Season (form)

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~38), then tapers with age. At 26, Zalazar sits on 37.8, at or near its peak. The blue line is Zalazar's projected Rating — 60.8 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among attacking midfielders in the Primeira Liga with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals16

Shots on target27

Shots50

Passing

Assists5

Pass accuracy81%

Possession

Successful dribbles49

Dribble success45.8%

Fouls won49

Defending

Tackles21

Interceptions5

Fouls committed17

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards6

Red cards0

Transfer history

€6.5M total transfer fees · 8 moves

Sporting CP2026/27 – now

SC Braga2023/24 – 2026/27€ 5M

FC Schalke 042022/23 – 2023/24€ 1.5M

FC Schalke 04(on loan)2021/22 – 2022/23

Eintracht Frankfurt(back from loan)2021/22 – 2021/22

FC St. Pauli(on loan)2020/21 – 2021/22

Korona Kielce(on loan)2019/20 – 2020/21

Eintracht Frankfurt(back from loan)2019/20 – 2019/20

Korona Kielceuntil 2019/20

About R. Zalazar

Rodrigo Zalazar Martínez is a 26-year-old attacking midfielder who plays for SC Braga, born on August 12, 1999 in Albacete, standing 178 cm tall. He is from Uruguay. SC Braga currently sit 4th of 18 in the Primeira Liga.

This season

In the current season, R. Zalazar has made 28 appearances with 16 goals and 5 assists across 1,944 minutes, averaging a 7.01 match rating over his last 10 rated games, with 6 yellow cards. His season has spanned the Primeira Liga and the UEFA Europa League. Though primarily a attacking midfielder, he has also lined up in attack this season.

When R. Zalazar plays, SC Braga's record this season is 17W-11D-10L — and his match ratings average 7.52 at home against 6.96 on the road.

Recent matches

May 11, 2026: 2-2 draw away at Benfica (16 minutes, 6.2 rating)
May 7, 2026: 1-3 loss away at SC Freiburg (65 minutes, 6.6 rating)
May 3, 2026: 1-1 draw at home vs Estoril (45 minutes, 1 assist, 6.6 rating)
April 30, 2026: 2-1 win at home vs SC Freiburg (72 minutes, 5.9 rating)
April 26, 2026: 1-2 loss away at Santa Clara (48 minutes, 1 goal, 7.2 rating)
April 23, 2026: 1-0 win away at Casa Pia (28 minutes, 7 rating)
March 22, 2026: 1-2 loss at home vs FC Porto (90 minutes, 1 goal, 7.2 rating)
March 18, 2026: 4-0 win at home vs Ferencvarosi TC (90 minutes, 1 assist, 8.2 rating)
March 12, 2026: 0-2 loss away at Ferencvarosi TC (90 minutes, 6.9 rating)
March 7, 2026: 2-2 draw at home vs Sporting CP (90 minutes, 1 goal, 1 assist, 8.3 rating)

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates R. Zalazar at 60.8 with a Season form score of 59.4, ranking 82nd of 317 attacking midfielders in the Primeira Liga. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

His honours include 4 career titles — among them the Taça da Liga and the 2. Bundesliga. Full list in the career record.

Career

Across 7 recorded seasons, R. Zalazar has totalled 175 club appearances with 39 goals and 30 assists for 4 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2020/21, with 34 appearances for FC St. Pauli.

R. Zalazar's career has also included time at Sporting CP, FC Schalke 04, Eintracht Frankfurt, FC St. Pauli and Korona Kielce.

On the international stage, R. Zalazar has represented Uruguay and Uruguay U20 — 14 caps and 2 goals in our records.

Transfer news

→ Sporting CPRumoured

R. Zalazar closing in on Sporting CP move

90%

will it happen

A R. Zalazar move to Sporting CP is gathering pace — 4 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical). The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by Sporting CP (official squad/profile page), putting it at roughly 90% to complete.

100% credibility·14 reports·led by Sporting CP (official squad/profile page)

The reports (14)

Mixed reliability · 50%PressNET (Portugal, separate article)
PressNET (another story) reports the transfer as a lucrative deal worth c. €30m and notes Braga's sale ranking — separate article URL.
PressNET (another story) reports the transfer as a lucrative deal worth c. €30m and notes Braga's sale ranking — separate article URL.
Mixed reliability · 50%FussballEuropa
FussballEuropa (German) reports Zalazar moves to Sporting for €30m and notes Schalke will profit via sell-on — cites Fabrizio Romano.
FussballEuropa (German) reports Zalazar moves to Sporting for €30m and notes Schalke will profit via sell-on — cites Fabrizio Romano.
Low-trust source · 40%AS
AS (English/Spanish international edition) piece covering Zalazar as a major move in Portugal, reporting fee €30m.
AS (English/Spanish international edition) piece covering Zalazar as a major move in Portugal, reporting fee €30m.
Mixed reliability · 50%ZeroZero
ZeroZero (Portuguese outlet) reports details of the transfer to Sporting and gives the fee as €30m.
ZeroZero (Portuguese outlet) reports details of the transfer to Sporting and gives the fee as €30m.
Mixed reliability · 50%PressNET (Portugal)
PressNET (Portugal) reports Rodrigo Zalazar leaves Braga to become Sporting's most expensive signing and states the fee as €30 million.
PressNET (Portugal) reports Rodrigo Zalazar leaves Braga to become Sporting's most expensive signing and states the fee as €30 million.
Mixed reliability · 50%Yahoo Sports (Canada)
Yahoo Sports (Canada) reports Schalke will profit from Zalazar's move to Sporting and cites Fabrizio Romano and A Bola; fee reported ~€30m.
Yahoo Sports (Canada) reports Schalke will profit from Zalazar's move to Sporting and cites Fabrizio Romano and A Bola; fee reported ~€30m.
Low-trust source · 40%AS
AS (Spain) reports Rodrigo Zalazar is very close to signing for Sporting for around €30m and covers the move.
AS (Spain) reports Rodrigo Zalazar is very close to signing for Sporting for around €30m and covers the move.
Low-trust source · 44%Transfermarkt
Transfermarkt reports the transfer of Rodrigo Zalazar from Braga to Sporting, calling it a record acquisition for Sporting and noting the fee (€30m).
Transfermarkt reports the transfer of Rodrigo Zalazar from Braga to Sporting, calling it a record acquisition for Sporting and noting the fee (€30m).
Trusted source · 75%A BolaConcreteNamed source
A Bola reports Sporting's official confirmation that Rodrigo Zalazar is a Sporting player and states the transfer fee as €30 million.
A Bola reports Sporting's official confirmation that Rodrigo Zalazar is a Sporting player and states the transfer fee as €30 million.
Trusted source · 85%Fabrizio Romano (transfer journalist, reported via X/Telegram repost)ConcreteNamed source
Fabrizio Romano reported Sporting CP have agreed the deal to sign Rodrigo Zalazar from Braga and that Zalazar would undergo medicals — reported fee €30m.
Fabrizio Romano reported Sporting CP have agreed the deal to sign Rodrigo Zalazar from Braga and that Zalazar would undergo medicals — reported fee €30m.
Trusted source · 95%Sporting CP (official squad/profile page)
Sporting CP player profile page listing Rodrigo Zalazar and contract details (club profile after signing).
Sporting CP player profile page listing Rodrigo Zalazar and contract details (club profile after signing).
Trusted source · 95%SC Braga (official club announcement)Named source
SC Braga announces Rodrigo Zalazar has been transferred to Sporting CP for €30,000,000.
SC Braga announces Rodrigo Zalazar has been transferred to Sporting CP for €30,000,000.
Trusted source · 95%Sporting Clube de Portugal – Informação Privilegiada (official IR disclosure)ConcreteNamed source
Sporting CP Investor Relations notice confirming acquisition of Rodrigo Zalazar's sporting rights (official communication).
Sporting CP Investor Relations notice confirming acquisition of Rodrigo Zalazar's sporting rights (official communication).
Trusted source · 95%Sporting Clube de Portugal (official site)ConcreteNamed source
Sporting officially presented Rodrigo Zalazar as a new signing (signed until 2031).
Sporting officially presented Rodrigo Zalazar as a new signing (signed until 2031).

Profile

Season stats

Performance data · by competition

Career

Scout report

Output in context · SC Braga finished 4th of 18 · an upper-table side

Strengths

Watch points