Active in Major League Soccer
Mathías Laborda
Defender #2
Age 26 years
Nationality Uruguay
Market Value €4M
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Mathías Nicolás Laborda Malseñido is a above average ENFORCER for Vancouver Whitecaps. Evidence: 2.5 Tackles/90.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Shooting (82/100) but has room to grow in Defense.
Mathías Nicolás Laborda Malseñido Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 41%
Weight 24%
Experience 48%
vs Major League Soccer
Height 54%
Weight 32%
Experience 53%
Traits
PRIME
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 58
Shooting 82
Defense 43
Workrate 65
Passing 79
Key Strength 82 Shooting
Area to Watch 43 Defense
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Mathías Nicolás Laborda Malseñido this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 03, 2026 | Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 Vancouver Whitecaps | 96' | 8.2 | 1 | - | 54 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 Colorado Rapids | 99' | 7.0 | - | - | 68 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 Sporting Kansas City | 95' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps 2-0 New York City FC | 89' | 7.3 | 1 | 0 | 45 |
| Apr 05, 2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps 3-2 Portland Timbers | 95' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 96 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps 0-1 San Jose Earthquakes | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps 6-0 Minnesota United FC | 90' | 9.2 | 1 | 1 | 75 |
| Mar 08, 2026 | Portland Timbers 1-4 Vancouver Whitecaps | 21' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 Toronto FC | 90' | 6.7 | 0 | 1 | 41 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 Real Salt Lake | 90' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | San Jose Earthquakes vs Vancouver Whitecaps | 100 |
| May 14, 2026 | FC Dallas vs Vancouver Whitecaps | 75 |
| May 17, 2026 | Houston Dynamo vs Vancouver Whitecaps | 41 |
| May 24, 2026 | San Diego vs Vancouver Whitecaps | 42 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Chicago Fire vs Vancouver Whitecaps | 40 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | FC Cincinnati vs Vancouver Whitecaps | 40 |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Minnesota United FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps | 39 |
| Aug 01, 2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps vs Los Angeles FC | 46 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps | 43 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps vs Houston Dynamo | 36 |
Player Market Value
Track Mathías Nicolás Laborda Malseñido's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €3.5M
Peak Value €3.5M (Q4'25)
€3.5M €1.8M €0
Q1'20 Q1'21 Q2'21 Q3'21 Q1'22 Q2'22 Q4'22 Q3'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q3'25 Q4'25
Mathías Laborda is establishing himself as a reliable Bronze squad_player for Vancouver. Now 27 and continuing to build his body of work in North America since his 2023 arrival from Nacional, the Uruguayan is piecing together a profile built on physical presence and unexpected versatility.
While 291 minutes across four appearances represents an emerging sample size, Laborda makes every second count. He carries the ENFORCER badge, flying into challenges and imposing himself defensively. Yet, the true headline is his surprise output at the other end. Firmly on an upward trajectory, he has registered one goal and two assists in his brief action. This offensive burst explains his remarkably high Shooting rating, showcasing a specialist edge that goes well beyond his defensive duties. Our verdict is that his surging form rating reflects a player hitting top gear and maximising his limited opportunities.
As he cements his place in the rotation, his market valuation stands at €4M. With a rising profile and a knack for impacting matches in both boxes, Laborda is proving to be an increasingly valuable asset for Vancouver.