Age: 25
Position: Midfielder
2021 League Games: 10 appearances, 1 start, 100 minutes played
What went right in 2021:
Despite Gedion Zelalem’s limited appearances for New York City FC, you could see glimpses of the player once compared to Cesc Fabregas—and who was going to be the next big thing at Arsenal. Zelalem’s first appearance last season was in the 3-1 loss to Nashville SC on September 3, but he slowly added playing time and racked up a total pass accuracy of 89%.