Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Elías de Jesús Báez Sotelo
21 years old
Atlanta United FC 
MLS Position
Defender
Height
175 cm
Weight
61 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
18 Oct 2004 - Argentina
Birth City
Statistics of E. Báez — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
26
Starts
20
Minutes played
1226
Goals
0
Average rating
Cards
3
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
37
Interceptions
23
Fouls committed
9
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
467 - 0%
Duels won %
51% (68/134)
📊 General
Appearances
62
Starts
56
Minutes played
4429
Goals
1
Average rating
6.87/10
Cards
8
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
118
Interceptions
73
Fouls committed
44
Key passes
23
Passes - accuracy
1605 - 23%
Duels won %
52% (254/493)
Standings MLS 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  San Diego | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 64 | 41 | +23 | 63 | WWLDL |
| 2 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 66 | 38 | +28 | 63 | LWWDD |
| 3 |  Los Angeles FC | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 65 | 40 | +25 | 60 | DLWWW |
| 4 |  Minnesota United FC | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 56 | 39 | +17 | 58 | LWDLW |
| 5 |  Seattle Sounders | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 58 | 48 | +10 | 55 | WWWDL |
| 6 |  Austin | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 47 | LWLLW |
| 7 |  FC Dallas | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 52 | 55 | -3 | 44 | WLWDW |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 41 | 48 | -7 | 44 | LLDDL |
| 9 |  Real Salt Lake | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 38 | 49 | -11 | 41 | DLWWL |
| 10 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 60 | 63 | -3 | 41 | WLWLL |
| 11 |  Colorado Rapids | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 41 | DLDLW |
| 12 |  Houston Dynamo | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 43 | 56 | -13 | 37 | DLLWL |
| 13 |  St. Louis City | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 44 | 58 | -14 | 32 | DWLWW |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 46 | 66 | -20 | 30 | WWLWL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 46 | 70 | -24 | 28 | DLLLL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Atlanta United FC
Career of E. Báez since 2018
2025/2026
Atlanta United FC
Atlanta United FC62Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2024/2025
San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo54Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo26Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Atlanta United FC
Atlanta United FC26Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo26Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo26Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
TRANSFERS
2026
San Lorenzo
→
Atlanta United FC
Transfer
San Lorenzo
Atlanta United FC
BIOGRAPHY
E. Báez is a professional footballer currently playing for Atlanta United FC in the MLS. His Argentina roots have shaped his footballing identity, blending physicality with technical quality. His profile as a defender is enhanced by his dimensions — 175 cm tall and 61 kg — ideal for the professional game. A committed and robust defender, he puts his body on the line in duels to protect his goal. The 2025/2026 season provides him with the opportunity to consolidate his status within Atlanta United FC's first team. Given his performances, E. Báez naturally asserts himself as a key part of Atlanta United FC's sporting project.