Rob Holding

Defender #6
Age 30 years
Nationality England
Market Value €3M

Career

No transfer history

Rob Holding is establishing himself as Colorado's Bronze SQUAD PLAYER. After a decade navigating English football—including a high-profile, multi-year stint at Arsenal—the 31-year-old defender is building his body of work in new surroundings. His veteran experience adds a pragmatic, calming layer to the defensive ranks.

With 340 minutes across four appearances, the data sample remains limited, but the early signs point to a steady and reliable contributor. Operating primarily as a traditional centre-half, his highest tactical marks come in the Defense dimension, proving he still knows how to read the game and organize a backline when called upon. While he might not be a guaranteed starter every matchday, his form is noticeably on an upward trajectory. This suggests he is finding his rhythm, adapting to his new league, and shaking off any early rust. When squad rotation becomes critical during a crowded fixture list, having a seasoned professional ready to step in ensures the defensive unit does not miss a beat.

Valued at €3M with a falling trend, his market dynamic reflects a natural career transition into a rotation role rather than a marquee starter. However, a veteran head with top-flight European pedigree offers intangible value that goes well beyond the balance sheet.

Player Rating

Robert Samuel Holding
36
Rating
61
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 32
🎯 Clutch 45
🎨 Style 31
📊 Ability 36
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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.

Robert Samuel Holding is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Colorado Rapids. Evidence: 4.0 Appearances.

Player DNA

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

A developing player working on their overall game.

Robert Samuel Holding Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 84%
Weight 74%
Experience 78%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 86%
Weight 77%
Experience 78%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 30 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 16 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 35 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 22 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 29 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 30
Shooting 16
Defense 35
Workrate 22
Passing 29
Key Strength 35 Defense
Area to Watch 16 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Robert Samuel Holding this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 03, 2026 Houston Dynamo 1-0 Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer 33' 7.3 - - 29 Shell Energy Stadium
Apr 26, 2026 Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer 83' 6.6 - - 68 BC Place
Apr 23, 2026 Los Angeles FC 0-0 Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer 93' 8.0 - - 32 BMO Stadium
Apr 18, 2026 Colorado Rapids 2-3 Inter Miami Major League Soccer 90' 6.2 0 0 100 Empower Field at Mile High
Apr 12, 2026 Colorado Rapids 6-2 Houston Dynamo Major League Soccer 93' 6.6 0 0 82 -
Apr 04, 2026 Toronto FC 3-2 Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer 101' 6.7 0 0 100 BMO Field
Mar 22, 2026 Sporting Kansas City 1-4 Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer 70' 6.3 0 0 61 -
Mar 14, 2026 New York City FC 3-1 Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer 90' 6.2 0 0 60 Yankee Stadium
Mar 08, 2026 Colorado Rapids 4-1 Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer 90' 7.9 0 0 80 -
Feb 28, 2026 Colorado Rapids 2-0 Portland Timbers Major League Soccer 90' 7.2 0 0 52 -
Feb 23, 2026 Seattle Sounders 2-0 Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer 0' - 0 0 56 Lumen Field

Player Market Value

Track Robert Samuel Holding's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €3.0M
Peak Value €18.0M (Q2'21)
€18.0M €9.0M €0
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