Elías Báez

Defender #3
Age 21 years
Nationality Argentina
Market Value €3M

Career

No transfer history

Elías Báez is establishing himself as Atlanta's gold-tier Engine. The 22-year-old Argentine arrived from San Lorenzo earlier this year, aiming to build his body of work in a new league. He brings a tireless work rate and natural left-footed balance to the center of the pitch.

While his match data remains in the emerging stages, the numbers reveal a player hitting top form. Across five appearances and 456 minutes of action, Báez has operated as a true SQUAD PLAYER—a reliable option who steps up when called upon. Even without finding the back of the net, he has registered a crucial assist during this impressive stretch. Our verdict is that his distribution sets him apart; a strong Passing dimension allows him to dictate the tempo and keep his team moving forward. Operating as a specialist rather than a jack-of-all-trades, his upward trajectory is evident every time he crosses the white line.

Valued at €3M, his market trajectory is stable, reflecting a natural transitional phase as he adapts to his new surroundings. If he continues this run of form and maintains his relentless output, that valuation could soon look like a real bargain.

Player Rating

Elías de Jesús Báez Sotelo
32
Rating
16
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 43
🎯 Clutch 39
🎨 Style 50
📊 Ability 44
💰 High Premium
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Defender

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.

Elías de Jesús Báez Sotelo is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Atlanta United FC. Evidence: 5.0 Appearances.

Player DNA

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

A specialist who excels in Passing (59/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.

Physical profile: Compact Build, Light And Agile, Young Talent.

Elías de Jesús Báez Sotelo Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 10%
Weight 1%
Experience 11%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 15%
Weight 2%
Experience 13%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 53 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 40 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 54 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 59 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 53
Shooting 5
Defense 40
Workrate 54
Passing 59
Key Strength 59 Passing
Area to Watch 5 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Elías de Jesús Báez Sotelo this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 02, 2026 Atlanta United FC 3-1 CF Montreal Major League Soccer ' - - - 73 Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Apr 25, 2026 Toronto FC 1-2 Atlanta United FC Major League Soccer 94' 6.3 - - 52 BMO Field
Apr 22, 2026 Atlanta United FC 1-2 New England Revolution Major League Soccer ' - - - 77 Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Apr 18, 2026 Atlanta United FC 0-2 Nashville SC Major League Soccer 68' 6.3 0 0 45 Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Apr 12, 2026 Chicago Fire 1-0 Atlanta United FC Major League Soccer 78' 6.9 0 0 35 Soldier Field
Apr 04, 2026 Atlanta United FC 1-3 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 102' 6.2 0 0 61 Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Mar 21, 2026 Atlanta United FC 0-0 DC United Major League Soccer 88' 6.5 0 0 18 Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Mar 14, 2026 Atlanta United FC 3-1 Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer 90' 5.9 0 0 62 Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Mar 08, 2026 Atlanta United FC 2-3 Real Salt Lake Major League Soccer 90' 7.2 0 1 72 Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Mar 01, 2026 San Jose Earthquakes 2-0 Atlanta United FC Major League Soccer 90' 5.7 0 0 33 PayPal Park
Feb 21, 2026 FC Cincinnati 2-0 Atlanta United FC Major League Soccer 98' 6.5 0 0 35 TQL Stadium

Player Market Value

Track Elías de Jesús Báez Sotelo's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €3.3M
Peak Value €3.3M (Q4'25)
€3.3M €1.6M €0
Q4'23 Q2'24 Q3'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q2'25 Q3'25 Q4'25