ratings updated 7 Sept 2026
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · New York City FC.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 14 | 2 | 0 | 838 | 6.78 |
Scout report
K. Parks is a 29-year-old central midfielder at New York City FC, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 0 assists in 18 appearances, a Season grade of 29, top 57% of Major League Soccer central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 28.8, ranking 339th of 480 in the Major League Soccer. An experienced operator, he has been a regular starter (67.9% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.29 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Parks.
Judged on this season alone, Parks graded 29 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 46th of 81 of the 81 central midfielders in the Major League Soccer, on 2 goals, 0 assists and 2.291 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 15 → 29). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2021/22.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 29, 61st of 81 of the 81 central midfielders in the Major League Soccer. At 29 Parks is in his prime years, and a market index of 4.9 reflects that trajectory.
Past his 2021/22 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.
Output in context · New York City FC finished 8th of 15 · a mid-table side
2.29 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 2 clean sheets across 18 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 67.9% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.16 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 28.8, Parks carries the 61st-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Major League Soccer of 81. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.29 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1.1× now → 0.8× projected in three years).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Major League Soccer with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
