Gerardo Valenzuela
United States
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Gerardo Valenzuela 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Gerardo Valenzuela has appeared in 18 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,210 minutes at an average rating of 6.51. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 49 |
| Goal involvements | 4 | 0.30 | 67 |
| Shots | 18 | 1.30 | 60 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.40 | 58 |
| Shot accuracy | 28.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Shot conversion | 6.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 46 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.07 | 53 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.60 | 71 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.37 | 55 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 72 |
| Key passes | 30 | 2.20 | 87 |
| Chances created | 18 | 1.34 | 76 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.22 | 61 |
Gerardo Valenzuela has taken 18 shots with 5 on target (28% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 67 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.2 expected goals (xG), 1.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 60th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Gerardo Valenzuela has 3 assists and 30 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 67 minutes. Gerardo Valenzuela has set up 33 shots for teammates, worth 1.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 72nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 607 | 45.10 | 48 |
| Accurate passes | 549 | 40.80 | 55 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Long balls won | 27 | 2.01 | 58 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Accurate crosses | 9 | 0.67 | 78 |
| Backward passes | 145 | 10.79 | 73 |
| Passes (final third) | 65 | 4.83 | 32 |
Gerardo Valenzuela has completed 549 of 607 passes at 90% accuracy , plus 9 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 48th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.67 | 59 |
| Dribble attempts | 30 | 2.23 | 79 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 10 |
| Duels won | 73 | 5.43 | 79 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 0.89 | 75 |
| Touches | 855 | 63.60 | 53 |
| Possession lost | 139 | 10.34 | 43 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.37 | 9 |
| Fouls won | 37 | 2.75 | 99 |
| Dispossessed | 18 | 1.34 | 79 |
| Turnovers | 25 | 1.86 | 87 |
Gerardo Valenzuela completes 9 dribbles at a 30% success rate and wins 73 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 19 | 1.41 | 27 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 0.67 | 21 |
| Interceptions | 15 | 1.12 | 63 |
| Clearances | 16 | 1.19 | 53 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 33 | 2.45 | 3 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.07 | 71 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Gerardo Valenzuela makes 19 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 16 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 64 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 27th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 22 | 1.64 | 68 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.15 | 31 |
| Red cards | 2 | 0.15 | 99 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Fouls per card | 5.50 | n/a | 52 |
| Foul involvements | 59 | 4.39 | 94 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Gerardo Valenzuela has committed 22 fouls and received 2 yellow cards with 2 red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right central midfielder (8 appearances), also at left central midfielder (5) and right attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 23 | 837 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 6.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 31 | 974 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 26 | 6.46 |
About Gerardo Valenzuela
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Gerardo Valenzuela has scored 1 goal and 3 assists across 18 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1210 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Gerardo Valenzuela has attempted 18 shots with 5 on target, a 28% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.24 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Gerardo Valenzuela has created 18 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 30 attempts (30% success rate). Gerardo Valenzuela has contributed 30 key passes and 26 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Gerardo Valenzuela has registered 19 tackles (9 won), 15 interceptions, and 16 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 549 from 607 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Gerardo Valenzuela has won 73 of 152 total duels.
Discipline
Gerardo Valenzuela has received 2 yellow cards and 2 red cards this season, committing 22 fouls and winning 37.
About Gerardo Valenzuela
Gerardo Valenzuela is a 21-year-old midfielder playing for Cincinnati in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Gerardo Valenzuela is right-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 28 September 2004.
Most recent appearance
Gerardo Valenzuela's most recent match was away at Nashville SC on January 16th. Cincinnati lost 4-0. Gerardo Valenzuela played 73 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.95.
Recent matches
- January 16th4-0 lossatNashville SC(73 mins, rating 6.95)
- October 7th1-1 drawvsSeattle Sounders(90 mins, rating 7.79)
- July 21st2-1 winvsNew York City(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.56)
- January 27th2-1 lossatColumbus Crew(90 mins, 1 red card, rating 6.84)
- November 21st4-3 winvsVancouver Whitecaps(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.79)
Next fixture
Gerardo Valenzuela and Cincinnati are next in action on February 4th against DC United in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cincinnati vs DC United match preview.
Teammates at Cincinnati
Gerardo Valenzuela currently plays alongside Samuel Gidi, Evan Louro, Roman Celentano, Obinna Nwobodo, David Doudera, Julián Malatini, Ayoub Jabbari, Bryan Ramírez, Ayoub Lajhar, Ademar Chávez, Kévin Denkey, Ender Echenique, Miles Robinson, Kristian Fletcher, Tom Barlow, Gerardo Valenzuela, Nick Hagglund, Teenage Hadebe, A. Chirilă, Ștefan Chirilă, Kyle Smith, Stiven Jimenez, Tah Anunga, Fabian Mrozek, Alvas Powell, Pavel Bucha, Evander, Matt Miazga and Kenji Mboma Dem at Cincinnati.