About Zarek Valentin
2023 brought Zarek Valentin 6 appearances in the Major League Soccer (United States) (349 minutes), with no direct goal involvement recorded. That season graded out at an average match rating of 6.46. Set beside the 127 Major League Soccer (United States) defenders who played 450+ minutes in 2022, his match rating placed in the 68th percentile — above the cohort median, and 66th of 127 for goals scored.
His league career on record ran from 2011 to 2024: 14 seasons across 7 clubs. Season ratings peak at 7.23 in 2015, Eliteserien and bottom out at 6.46 in 2023. His final two rated seasons averaged 0.32 below his earlier career level.
By competition, the recorded league record breaks down across 2 domestic leagues: Major League Soccer (United States) (154 appearances, 1 goal) and Eliteserien (25 appearances, 1 goal). He reached 25 league appearances in 1 of those 14 campaigns. Three straight seasons stand out for volume — 2019–2021, 69 league games, 23 a year.