Active in Major League Soccer
Rob Holding
Defender #6
Age 30 years
Nationality England
Market Value €3M
Career
No transfer history
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
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 | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 03, 2026 | Houston Dynamo 1-0 Colorado Rapids | 33' | 7.3 | - | - | 29 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 Colorado Rapids | 83' | 6.6 | - | - | 68 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Los Angeles FC 0-0 Colorado Rapids | 93' | 8.0 | - | - | 32 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Colorado Rapids 2-3 Inter Miami | 90' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Colorado Rapids 6-2 Houston Dynamo | 93' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 82 |
| Apr 04, 2026 | Toronto FC 3-2 Colorado Rapids | 101' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Sporting Kansas City 1-4 Colorado Rapids | 70' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | New York City FC 3-1 Colorado Rapids | 90' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Mar 08, 2026 | Colorado Rapids 4-1 Los Angeles Galaxy | 90' | 7.9 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Colorado Rapids 2-0 Portland Timbers | 90' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Seattle Sounders 2-0 Colorado Rapids | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | Colorado Rapids vs St. Louis City | 23 |
| May 14, 2026 | Minnesota United FC vs Colorado Rapids | 35 |
| May 17, 2026 | Real Salt Lake vs Colorado Rapids | 47 |
| May 24, 2026 | Colorado Rapids vs FC Dallas | 36 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Colorado Rapids vs San Diego | 46 |
| Jul 26, 2026 | St. Louis City vs Colorado Rapids | 37 |
| Aug 02, 2026 | Colorado Rapids vs Austin | 44 |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Colorado Rapids vs Sporting Kansas City | 44 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Colorado Rapids vs Los Angeles FC | 49 |
| Aug 23, 2026 | San Diego vs Colorado Rapids | 46 |
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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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.