Crest of New Mexico United
MidfielderSeason 2026

Gedion Zelalem

New Mexico UnitedUSL ChampionshipData current as of 04 November 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 also links 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 United25 Oct 20260 : 1Substitute01-
New Mexico United - Phoenix Rising04 Oct 20262 : 1Substitute00-
Tulsa Roughnecks - New Mexico United01 Oct 20261 : 0Substitute00-
New Mexico United - Sacramento Republic27 Sept 20262 : 3Substitute00-
Colorado Springs - New Mexico United20 Sept 20260 : 0Substitute00-
New Mexico United - Indy Eleven12 Sept 20262 : 2Starter00-
Las Vegas Lights - New Mexico United06 Sept 20261 : 2Substitute00-
New Mexico United - San Antonio30 Aug 20261 : 2Substitute00-
New Mexico United - Lexington27 Aug 20262 : 1Substitute00-
Loudoun United - New Mexico United22 Aug 20260 : 0Substitute00-
New Mexico United - Tulsa Roughnecks16 Aug 20261 : 0Substitute00-
Monterey Bay - New Mexico United09 Aug 20262 : 5Substitute00-
New Mexico United - Colorado Springs02 Aug 20261 : 0Substitute00-
Lexington - New Mexico United15 Jul 20261 : 4Substitute00馃煥 1-
New Mexico United - Oakland Roots05 Jul 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.