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Tom Barlow

Experienced headFC Cincinnati · 31 yrsRotation

Profile

Full nameTom Barlow
PositionCentre-forward
NationalityUSA
Age31
Date of birth8 Jul 1995
BirthplaceSt. Louis
Height188 cm
Shirt number#16
ClubFC Cincinnati
Centre-forwardalso played MID
29
Appearances
8
Goals
2
Assists
1280
Minutes

Domestic-league season · FC Cincinnati.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Major League Soccer15506036.63
CONCACAF Champions League4302677.23

Scout report

Experienced headGoal-getting Centre-forward

T. Barlow is a 31-year-old centre-forward at FC Cincinnati, enjoying a standout season — 8 goals and 2 assists in 29 appearances, a Season grade of 33, top 57% of Major League Soccer centre-forwards. On long-term scout potential he's rated 21.1, ranking 432nd of 525 in the Major League Soccer. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (49% of available minutes). He brings 0.7 goal contributions per 90 (0.56 goals, 0.14 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Barlow.

Judged on this season alone, Barlow graded 33 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 33rd of 58 of the 58 centre-forwards in the Major League Soccer, on 8 goals and 2 assists in 29 appearances (0.703 involvements per 90).

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 8 → 33). Across the 7 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 21, 45th of 58 of the 58 centre-forwards in the Major League Soccer. At 31 Barlow is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 3 reflects that trajectory.

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

Peak: 2026/27Trending upBreakout: 2026/27
21.1
Ratingi
45th of 58 centre-forwards
32.7
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
49%
Minutes
rotation minutes
0.7
Goal contrib / 90
strong end product

Output in context · FC Cincinnati finished 8th of 15 · a mid-table side

29
Apps
8
Goals
2
Assists
10
G+A
0.28
Goals / app

8 goals in 29 appearances (0.28 per game) for a mid-table side. Add 2 assists for 10 goal contributions in all.

Strengths

  • Final-third output. 0.7 goal contributions per 90 (0.56 goals, 0.14 assists) — productive for the role.

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 49% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
  • Age curve. At 31, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 21.1, Barlow carries the 45th-highest potential of the centre-forwards in the Major League Soccer of 58. In the final third he profiles as a genuine goal threat (0.7 goal contributions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.9× and falling).

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

Season statistics

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

Shooting

Goals8
Shots on target22
Shots33

Passing

Assists2
Chances created11
Passes318
Pass accuracy78%

Possession

Successful dribbles4
Dribble success28.6%
Duels won55
Duels won %41%
Fouls won11

Defending

Tackles9
Interceptions2
Blocks2
Fouls committed17
Penalties conceded1—

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards4
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.