J. Valiente — season analysis
Joaquín Valiente Cioli (Uruguay) does his best work between the lines for FC Dallas (MLS), and his 2026/27 numbers lean clearly toward creation.
So far he has scored 2 goals and provided 8 assists in 23 appearances — 10 goal contributions in total. That comes across 1,564 minutes on the pitch, or 0.12 goals per 90 minutes and 0.58 goal involvements per 90. He has started 17 of those matches.
On the creative side he has produced 35 key passes while completing 80% of his passes. From 11 shots, 45% on target, his shot conversion is 18%. In one-on-ones he completes 40% of his dribbles.
He wins 38% of his duels. Disciplinary record this season: 1 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 7.9 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.