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PositionCentral midfielder
NationalityCroatia
Age25
Date of birth14 Sept 2000
BirthplaceKarlsruhe
Height177 cm
ClubOrlando City SC
Central midfielderalso played MID
34
Appearances
12
Goals
5
Assists
2661
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Orlando City SC.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Major League Soccer3412526617.2
Leagues Cup3101906.9
US Open Cup1110

Scout report

Solid contributorCentral midfielder

Marco Pasalic is a 25-year-old central midfielder at Orlando City SC, enjoying a standout season — 12 goals and 5 assists in 34 appearances, a Season grade of 57, top 2% of Major League Soccer central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 47.9, ranking 7th of 513 in the Major League Soccer. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present (87% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.35 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Pasalic.

Judged on this season alone, Pasalic graded 57 — a standout campaign that ranks top 3% of the 84 central midfielders in the Major League Soccer, on 12 goals, 5 assists and 1.353 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 0 → 57). Across the 3 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 48, top 3% of the 84 central midfielders in the Major League Soccer. At 25 Pasalic is in his prime years, and a market index of 14.9 reflects that trajectory.

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A career still climbing — Pasalic is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2025/26Trending upBreakout: 2025/26Streaky
Current potentialTop 3% central midfielders · Major League SoccerCurrent seasonTop 3% central midfielders · Major League Soccer2nd-best central midfielder in the Major League Soccer7th in the Major League Soccer · potential2nd-highest potential central midfielder in the Major League Soccer
47.9
Ratingi
2nd of 84 central midfielders
56.7
Seasoni
a solid contributor and squad regular
87%
Minutes
near ever-present
1.35
Def. actions / 90
light defensive volume

Output in context · Orlando City SC finished 10th of 20 · a mid-table side

1.35
Def. / 90
25
Tackles
15
Interceptions
7
Clean sheets

1.35 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 7 clean sheets across 34 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 12 goals and 5 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 87% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.58 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.

Watch points

  • Defensive numbers. Modest 1.35 defensive actions per 90 for the position.

Outlook

With a Rating of 47.9, Pasalic carries the 2nd-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Major League Soccer (top 3%). Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.35 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.