Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · San Diego.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 37 | 5 | 8 | 2877 | 7.14 |
 Leagues Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 6.2 |
Scout report
O. Valakari is a 26-year-old central midfielder at San Diego, enjoying a standout season — 5 goals and 8 assists in 37 appearances, a Season grade of 47, top 10% of Major League Soccer central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 44.9, ranking 35th of 513 in the Major League Soccer. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present (82% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.41 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Valakari.
Judged on this season alone, Valakari graded 47 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 10% of the 84 central midfielders in the Major League Soccer, on 5 goals, 8 assists and 2.409 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 15 → 47).
On long-term talent our Rating reads 45, top 8% of the 84 central midfielders in the Major League Soccer. At 26 Valakari is in his prime years, and a market index of 14 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Valakari is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · San Diego finished 1st of 15 · a title-challenging side
2.41 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 11 clean sheets across 37 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (1st of 15) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 5 goals and 8 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 82% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.41 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 44.9, Valakari carries the 6th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Major League Soccer (top 8%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.41 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
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