Gerardo Valenzuela

Midfielder #22
Age 21 years
Nationality USA
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

Gerardo Valenzuela is Cincinnati's Bronze squad_player, steadily building his body of work at the senior level. Having graduated from the FCC Academy in 2023, the 22-year-old is searching for his first piece of professional silverware while carving out a defined role in the first team.

Our verdict on his campaign comes with a necessary caveat. With exactly 277 minutes spread across four appearances, we are analyzing an emerging sample size, but the signs are highly encouraging. Valenzuela is firmly on an upward trajectory, maximizing every opportunity he gets on the pitch. Despite limited playing time, he has secured the ARCHITECT badge—proving himself as a creative brain who dismantles defensive blocks—while backing it up as a Silver THREAT who keeps opposition defenders on high alert. Finding the back of the net once already proves he is not afraid to pull the trigger. Rather than coasting through cameo appearances, a relentless Workrate dictates his entire game. He covers ground tirelessly, ensuring that his technical play is matched by sheer physical output in the final third.

The market values the American playmaker at a stable €1M. It is a modest evaluation that perfectly reflects his rotational status and early-career standing. If this rich vein of form translates into more regular starting minutes, that valuation has obvious room to grow.

Player Rating

Gerardo Valenzuela
54
Rating
26
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 54
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 61
📊 Ability 55
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.

Gerardo Valenzuela is a solid ARCHITECT for FC Cincinnati. Evidence: 2.60 Key Passes/90.

Also shows: above average THREAT (1.6 Shots/90)

Player DNA

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

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

Gerardo Valenzuela Traits

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

vs Midfielders

Height 78%
Experience 17%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 54%
Experience 13%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 28 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 70 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 11 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 78 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 59 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 28
Shooting 70
Defense 11
Workrate 78
Passing 59
Key Strength 78 Workrate
Area to Watch 11 Defense

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Gerardo Valenzuela this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 03, 2026 Chicago Fire 2-3 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 66' 7.2 - - 100 Soldier Field
Apr 25, 2026 FC Cincinnati 2-0 New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer 93' 7.3 - - 45 TQL Stadium
Apr 22, 2026 New York City FC 4-4 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 38' 6.2 - 1 100 Yankee Stadium
Apr 18, 2026 FC Cincinnati 3-3 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer 28' 6.9 0 0 100 TQL Stadium
Apr 11, 2026 Toronto FC 1-1 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 11' 6.3 0 0 69 BMO Field
Mar 15, 2026 New England Revolution 6-1 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 69' 6.6 1 0 89 Gillette Stadium
Mar 08, 2026 FC Cincinnati 0-1 Toronto FC Major League Soccer 63' 6.6 0 0 42 TQL Stadium
Feb 28, 2026 Minnesota United FC 1-0 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 69' 7.3 0 0 28 Allianz Field
Feb 21, 2026 FC Cincinnati 2-0 Atlanta United FC Major League Soccer 76' 7.0 0 0 35 TQL Stadium

Player Market Value

Track Gerardo Valenzuela's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €750K
Peak Value €750K (Q2'25)
€750K €375K €0
Q3'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25