Total Football Analysis Breakout XI for 2025 includes eight ‘alternates’ / ‘bench players’ who almost made the cut for a full scouting report in the magazine.
Those players will still be covered with a mini data analysis.
Our backup right-winger is Gabriel Pec of LA Galaxy.
The 23-year-old LA Galaxy winger was one of the best attackers from the 2024 season.
The Brazilian finished the season with 28 goal contributions in the MLS, ranking in the top 10 for that metric.
Gabriel also finished with more assists than the one and only Lionel Messi.
So, apart from his goal contributions, what’s been most impressive about Gabriel Pec’s season and what can be expected out of him in 2025?
The visualisation below highlights Gabriel Pec’s percentile ranks compared with those of other players in similar positions in the MLS and leagues that are mostly on par with the MLS.
As visible in the radar above, Gabriel Pec ranks in the top 10% for a number of key attacking and creation metrics.
Pec is most dangerous with the ball at his feet.
He is an impressive ball carrier with the required pace and dribbling skills to keep the opponents guessing about his next move.
A player who likes to hug the touchline, Gabriel Pec has 2.09 deep completions per 90, showing that he quite often attempts to pass the ball to the danger zone inside the box.
Pec is an excellent chance creator, an average dribbler, and has impressive finishing ability.
The playmaker’s defensive work rate has to improve, though.
Gabriel Pec keeps the viewers on the edge whenever he has the ball and has, so far, lived up to every bit of hype.
His game has improved so much since his move to the MLS, and he has continued to rise above expectations, making him a player to watch out for in 2025.
