Mathías Laborda

Defender #2
Age 26 years
Nationality Uruguay
Market Value €4M

Career

No transfer history

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.

Player Rating

Mathías Nicolás Laborda Malseñido
59
Rating
27
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 48
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 53
📊 Ability 50
💰 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.

above average ENFORCER (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 40%
Weight 24%
Experience 46%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 54%
Weight 33%
Experience 50%

Traits

PRIME

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 58 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 82 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 43 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 65 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 79 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
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 League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Aug 30, 2026 Sporting Kansas City 0-3 Vancouver Whitecaps Major League Soccer 94' 7.2 - - 49 Children's Mercy Park
Aug 23, 2026 Vancouver Whitecaps 5-0 FC Dallas Major League Soccer 45' 7.2 - 0 55 BC Place
Aug 20, 2026 Vancouver Whitecaps 0-1 Houston Dynamo Major League Soccer 94' 8.2 - - 45 BC Place
Aug 17, 2026 Seattle Sounders 0-2 Vancouver Whitecaps Major League Soccer 94' 7.2 - - 40 Lumen Field
Aug 01, 2026 Vancouver Whitecaps 1-1 Los Angeles FC Major League Soccer 92' 7.3 - - 59 BC Place
Jul 26, 2026 Minnesota United FC 0-0 Vancouver Whitecaps Major League Soccer 95' 6.9 - - 28 Allianz Field
Jul 22, 2026 FC Cincinnati 4-3 Vancouver Whitecaps Major League Soccer 97' 5.9 - - 100 TQL Stadium
May 24, 2026 San Diego 2-4 Vancouver Whitecaps Major League Soccer 96' 6.2 - - 96 Snapdragon Stadium
May 17, 2026 Houston Dynamo 1-0 Vancouver Whitecaps Major League Soccer 94' 7.2 - - 70 Shell Energy Stadium
May 14, 2026 FC Dallas 2-3 Vancouver Whitecaps Major League Soccer 96' 6.9 - - 100 Toyota Stadium
May 10, 2026 San Jose Earthquakes 1-1 Vancouver Whitecaps Major League Soccer 97' 6.2 - - 50 PayPal Park
May 03, 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 Vancouver Whitecaps Major League Soccer 96' 8.2 1 - 54 Dignity Health Sports Park
Apr 26, 2026 Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer 99' 7.0 - - 68 BC Place
Apr 18, 2026 Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 Sporting Kansas City Major League Soccer 95' 7.2 0 0 44 BC Place
Apr 11, 2026 Vancouver Whitecaps 2-0 New York City FC Major League Soccer 89' 7.3 1 0 45 BC Place

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