Active in Major League Soccer
Elías Báez
Defender #3
Age 21 years
Nationality Argentina
Market Value €3M
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
solid SQUAD PLAYER (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 8%
Weight 1%
Experience 9%
vs Major League Soccer
Height 15%
Weight 1%
Experience 11%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
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 | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Atlanta United FC 2-1 Sporting Kansas City | 91' | 6.3 | - | 1 | 36 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Minnesota United FC 1-2 Atlanta United FC | 83' | 6.3 | - | - | 52 |
| Aug 01, 2026 | Philadelphia Union 3-2 Atlanta United FC | 97' | 6.2 | - | - | 89 |
| Jul 25, 2026 | New England Revolution 4-1 Atlanta United FC | 93' | 5.6 | - | - | 49 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Charlotte 2-2 Atlanta United FC | 100' | 7.2 | 1 | - | 64 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Nashville SC 1-0 Atlanta United FC | 100' | 6.2 | - | - | 32 |
| May 24, 2026 | Columbus Crew 2-0 Atlanta United FC | 93' | 5.9 | - | - | 26 |
| May 16, 2026 | Orlando City SC 1-1 Atlanta United FC | 91' | 7.3 | - | - | 42 |
| May 09, 2026 | Atlanta United FC 1-2 Los Angeles Galaxy | 91' | 6.2 | - | 1 | 70 |
| May 02, 2026 | Atlanta United FC 3-1 CF Montreal | ' | - | - | - | 73 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Toronto FC 1-2 Atlanta United FC | 94' | 6.3 | - | - | 52 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Atlanta United FC 1-2 New England Revolution | ' | - | - | - | 77 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Atlanta United FC 0-2 Nashville SC | 68' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Chicago Fire 1-0 Atlanta United FC | 78' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Apr 04, 2026 | Atlanta United FC 1-3 Columbus Crew | 102' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 05, 2026 | Inter Miami vs Atlanta United FC | 29 |
| Sep 09, 2026 | Atlanta United FC vs Orlando City SC | 23 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | DC United vs Atlanta United FC | 30 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Portland Timbers vs Atlanta United FC | 33 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Atlanta United FC vs New York City FC | 39 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Atlanta United FC vs FC Cincinnati | 36 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | CF Montreal vs Atlanta United FC | 27 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Atlanta United FC vs Inter Miami | 42 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Atlanta United FC vs Chicago Fire | 34 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | New York City FC vs Atlanta United FC | 41 |
Player Market Value
Track Elías de Jesús Báez Sotelo's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €3.0M
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 Q2'26 Q2'26
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.