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Daniel Leyva

Midfielder #6
Age 22 years
Nationality USA
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

Daniel Leyva is Necaxa's Silver-tier Engine. At 23, the American midfielder is carving out his identity south of the border. Building upon a foundation developed in the Seattle system, he has transformed into a hybrid presence who covers immense ground while actively pulling the strings in the middle of the park.

Our verdict on his campaign reveals a player hitting top form. Across 12 appearances and 956 minutes of action, Leyva proves his worth through sheer involvement. A remarkably high Passing dimension dictates his style of play. He sets the tempo, constantly moving the ball into dangerous areas. His vision has earned him the ARCHITECT badge, highlighting his eye for a defense-splitting ball. Crucially, he backs this up out of possession. Verified as an INTERCEPTOR, his ability to read the game and step in front of passing lanes makes him incredibly frustrating for opponents to bypass.

Valued at €1M, his market trajectory is showing a falling trend. However, his rising form suggests that valuation might soon correct itself. He remains a highly functional and intelligent piece for any tactical setup.

Player Rating

Daniel Ulises Leyva
83
Rating
99
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 66
🎯 Clutch 46
🎨 Style 65
📊 Ability 59
💰 Exceptional Opportunity
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Midfielder

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Daniel Ulises Leyva is a solid ARCHITECT for Necaxa. Evidence: 2.07 Key Passes/90.

Also shows: above average INTERCEPTOR (1.2 Interceptions/90)

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Passing (78/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.

Daniel Ulises Leyva Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Height 68%
Weight 46%
Experience 26%

vs Liga MX

Height 48%
Weight 31%
Experience 24%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 22 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 20 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 63 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 25 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 78 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 22
Shooting 20
Defense 63
Workrate 25
Passing 78
Key Strength 78 Passing
Area to Watch 20 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Daniel Ulises Leyva this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Apr 27, 2026 Cruz Azul 4-1 Necaxa Liga MX 93' 6.9 - - 68 Estadio Azteca
Apr 23, 2026 Necaxa 0-0 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX 100' 7.5 - - 35 Estadio Victoria
Apr 18, 2026 Necaxa 1-1 Tigres UANL Liga MX 96' 7.3 0 1 48 Estadio Victoria
Apr 11, 2026 Club Queretaro 3-1 Necaxa Liga MX 53' 6.6 0 0 71 Estadio La Corregidora
Apr 04, 2026 Necaxa 2-1 Mazatlán Liga MX 94' 7.5 0 0 45 Estadio Victoria
Mar 21, 2026 Necaxa 3-0 Club Tijuana Liga MX 90' 8.0 0 0 36 Estadio Victoria
Mar 14, 2026 Puebla 0-0 Necaxa Liga MX 90' 6.3 0 0 28 Estadio Cuauhtemoc
Mar 07, 2026 Necaxa 0-1 U.N.A.M. - Pumas Liga MX 90' 7.2 0 0 25 Estadio Victoria
Mar 04, 2026 CF Pachuca 2-1 Necaxa Liga MX 88' 7.2 0 0 50 Estadio Miguel Hidalgo
Mar 01, 2026 Leon 2-1 Necaxa Liga MX 90' 7.5 0 1 79 Estadio Leon
Feb 22, 2026 Necaxa 0-3 Toluca Liga MX 87' 7.5 0 0 50 Estadio Victoria
Feb 15, 2026 FC Juarez 1-2 Necaxa Liga MX 97' 6.9 0 0 59 Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez
Feb 07, 2026 Necaxa 4-1 Atletico San Luis Liga MX 90' 7.6 0 1 69 Estadio Victoria
Jan 31, 2026 Club America 2-0 Necaxa Liga MX 45' 6.3 0 0 34 Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes
Jan 17, 2026 Necaxa 0-1 Atlas Liga MX 45' 6.7 0 0 47 Estadio Victoria

Player Market Value

Track Daniel Ulises Leyva's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.0M
Peak Value €2.5M (Q4'22)
€2.5M €1.3M €0
Q2'19 Q4'19 Q2'20 Q3'20 Q4'20 Q3'21 Q4'21 Q3'22 Q4'22 Q3'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25