Crest of New Mexico United
MidfielderSeason 2026

Gedion Zelalem

New Mexico UnitedUSL ChampionshipData current as of November 04, 2026
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NationalityUSA
PositionMidfielder
Age29 years
Height180 cm
Weight74 kg
Shirt number6

Gedion Zelalem: season at a glance

Gedion Zelalem represents New Mexico United in USL Championship during the 2026 season. Across 16 appearances, the player has completed 522 minutes, scored 0 goals and recorded 1 assist.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 11, Interceptions: 4, Clearances: 5, and Duels won: 13.

The available playing time and performance record adds Starts: 4, Average rating: 5.93, and Goal involvements: 0.17 per 90.

The profile includes 15 verified recent appearances and compares the player's record across 2 seasons.

Season overview

Playing time and performance

Player strengths

See where this player stands out against others in the same position this season.

Average rating9 / 100

Below average

Key passes / per 9042 / 100

Around average

Expected assists (xA) / per 9066 / 100

Around average

Passes / per 9097 / 100

Above average

Pass completion95 / 100

Above average

Dribbles / per 9039 / 100

Around average

Tackles / per 9099 / 100

Above average

Interceptions / per 9079 / 100

Above average

xG per shot
0.05
Starting rate
44.44%
Minutes per appearance
32.63
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Attacking

1Shots0.29 per 90
0.05Expected goals (xG)0.01 per 90
0.05Non-penalty xG0.01 per 90

Chance creation

1Assists0.17 per 90
0.57Expected assists (xA)0.16 per 90
2Key passes0.57 per 90
3Crosses0.86 per 90

Passing and possession

224Passes64.00 per 90
199Completed passes56.86 per 90
2Dribbles0.57 per 90

Defending

11Tackles3.14 per 90
4Interceptions1.14 per 90
5Clearances1.43 per 90
4Blocks1.14 per 90
13Duels won43.0%

Discipline

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
El Paso Locomotive - New Mexico UnitedOct 25, 20260 : 1Substitute01-
New Mexico United - Phoenix RisingOct 04, 20262 : 1Substitute00-
Tulsa Roughnecks - New Mexico UnitedOct 01, 20261 : 0Substitute00-
New Mexico United - Sacramento RepublicSep 27, 20262 : 3Substitute00-
Colorado Springs - New Mexico UnitedSep 20, 20260 : 0Substitute00-
New Mexico United - Indy ElevenSep 12, 20262 : 2Starter00-
Las Vegas Lights - New Mexico UnitedSep 06, 20261 : 2Substitute00-
New Mexico United - San AntonioAug 30, 20261 : 2Substitute00-
New Mexico United - LexingtonAug 27, 20262 : 1Substitute00-
Loudoun United - New Mexico UnitedAug 22, 20260 : 0Substitute00-
New Mexico United - Tulsa RoughnecksAug 16, 20261 : 0Substitute00-
Monterey Bay - New Mexico UnitedAug 09, 20262 : 5Substitute00-
New Mexico United - Colorado SpringsAug 02, 20261 : 0Substitute00-
Lexington - New Mexico UnitedJul 15, 20261 : 4Substitute00🟨 1-
New Mexico United - Oakland RootsJul 05, 20262 : 1Substitute00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026USL Championship1652201
2025USL Championship241,58200

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Gedion Zelalem play for?

Gedion Zelalem is listed with New Mexico United in USL Championship for the 2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Gedion Zelalem have?

Gedion Zelalem has 0 goals and 1 assist in 16 appearances during the 2026 season.

How many minutes has Gedion Zelalem played?

The 2026 record contains 522 minutes across 16 appearances.

What statistics are available for Gedion Zelalem?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.