Columbus Crew News: Lucas Zelarayan, Playmaker and the new Maestro

Lucas Zelarayan Crew 10 talks strategy with Pedro Santos Crew 7 (photo by Osvaldo Figueroa Jr.)

In 2022, Lucas Zelarayan has been among the top
goal-scoring chance creators in MLS. Zelarayan cur- rently is third in chances created (29) and fourth in
expected assists (3.41). The midfielder also sits fifth
in successful crosses in MLS. In 2022, Zelarayan
has made nine regular-season appearances (seven
starts), while scoring four goals and providing two
assists. For a list of the MLS leaders in chances created and expected assists please see the tables:

2022 MLS CHANCES CREATED LEADERS*
PLAYER CHANCES CREATED
Luciano Acosta (CIN) 43
Carles Gil (NE) 37
Lucas Zelarayán (CLB) 30
Brooks Lennon (ATL) 29
Carlos Vela (LAFC) 27
*Including Assists

2022 MLS EXPECTED ASSISTS LEADERS
PLAYER xA Luciano Acosta (CIN) 4.19
Alejandro Pozuelo (TOR) 3.64
Carles Gil (NE) 3.50
Lucas Zelarayán (CLB) 3.41
Diego Fagúndez (ATX) 3.10

COURTESY COLUMBUS CREW COMMUNICATIONS

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