Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Portland Timbers.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 36 | 2 | 1 | 2942 | 7.18 |
 Leagues Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 7.3 |
Scout report
D. Ayala is a 24-year-old defensive midfielder at Portland Timbers, rated 43.8 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 47th of 513 on scout potential in the Major League Soccer. An emerging talent, he has been an ever-present this season (86% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 4.74 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Ayala.
Judged on this season alone, Ayala graded 39 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 12% of the 50 defensive midfielders in the Major League Soccer, on 2 goals, 1 assist and 4.742 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 24 → 39). Across the 6 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 44, top 10% of the 50 defensive midfielders in the Major League Soccer. At 24 Ayala is in his prime years, and a market index of 12.2 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Ayala is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Portland Timbers finished 8th of 15 · a mid-table side
4.74 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 6 clean sheets across 36 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 86% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Defensive volume. 4.74 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 43.8, Ayala carries the 5th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Major League Soccer (top 10%). Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (4.74 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). 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.
