Gilberto Flores

Defender #3
Age 22 years
Nationality Paraguay
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

Gilberto Flores profiles as FC Cincinnati's Bronze-tier utility option. Arriving from the Paraguayan top flight to join the squad, the twenty-three-year-old is steadily finding his footing in a demanding environment. Tasked with operating as a versatile contributor, he brings a hardworking, adaptable ethos to the team, eager to establish his reputation outside of South America and build a solid foundation at his new club.

With six appearances and 310 minutes under his belt so far, his body of work remains in an emerging state, but the action to date points to a player maintaining a consistent level on the pitch. Rather than relying on flashy technical flair, his game is fundamentally built around sheer effort. A standout Workrate dimension reflects his commitment to the physical, less glamorous side of the sport. He consistently tracks back, plugs defensive gaps, and provides an industrious presence in tight contests. While he is yet to register a goal or an assist across his appearances, his willingness to do the dirty work offers the coaching staff a reliable rotation piece during congested fixture lists.

Valued at €1M with a stable market trajectory, the Paraguayan is focused heavily on cementing his place within the regular rotation. As he continues to adapt to the tactical and physical demands of the league, his immediate priority remains translating this tireless effort into a permanent role.

Player Rating

Gilberto Ivan Flores Melgarejo
40
Rating
48
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 38
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 42
📊 Ability 43
💰 Fair Value
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Defender
⏳ Forming Opinion 115/270 minutes played

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Gilberto Ivan Flores Melgarejo Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 18%
Weight 57%
Experience 28%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 28%
Weight 63%
Experience 28%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 10 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 37 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 55 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 10 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 10
Shooting 5
Defense 37
Workrate 55
Passing 10
Key Strength 55 Workrate
Area to Watch 5 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Gilberto Ivan Flores Melgarejo this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 03, 2026 Chicago Fire 2-3 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer ' - - - 100 Soldier Field
Apr 25, 2026 FC Cincinnati 2-0 New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer 4' - - - 45 TQL Stadium
Apr 22, 2026 New York City FC 4-4 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 60' 6.2 - - 100 Yankee Stadium
Apr 18, 2026 FC Cincinnati 3-3 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer 45' 6.2 0 0 100 TQL Stadium
Apr 11, 2026 Toronto FC 1-1 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 99' 6.3 0 0 69 BMO Field
Apr 04, 2026 New York Red Bulls 4-2 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 0' - 0 0 100 Sports Illustrated Stadium
Mar 22, 2026 FC Cincinnati 4-3 CF Montreal Major League Soccer 0' - 0 0 100 TQL Stadium
Mar 15, 2026 New England Revolution 6-1 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 0' - 0 0 89 Gillette Stadium
Mar 08, 2026 FC Cincinnati 0-1 Toronto FC Major League Soccer 87' 6.7 0 0 42 TQL Stadium
Feb 28, 2026 Minnesota United FC 1-0 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 1' - 0 0 28 Allianz Field
Feb 21, 2026 FC Cincinnati 2-0 Atlanta United FC Major League Soccer 27' 6.9 0 0 35 TQL Stadium

Player Market Value

Track Gilberto Ivan Flores Melgarejo's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.3M
Peak Value €1.3M (Q2'24)
€1.3M €650K €0
Q2'23 Q2'23 Q4'23 Q1'24 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25