Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Xavier William Valdez Derrig
22 years old
Nashville SC 
MLS Position
Goalkeeper
Height
195 cm
Weight
86 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
23 Nov 2003 - Dominican Republic
Birth City
New York
Statistics of X. Valdez — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
0
Starts
0
Minutes played
0
Saves
0
Average rating
0/10
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
🧤 Goalkeeper stats
Saves
0
Goals conceded
0
Penalties saved
0
📊 General
Appearances
8
Starts
8
Minutes played
450
Saves
0
Average rating
6.5/10
Cards
1
Yellow
-
0
Red
🧤 Goalkeeper stats
Saves
0
Goals conceded
1
Penalties saved
0
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 — Nashville SC
Career of X. Valdez since 2018
2025/2026
Nashville SC
8Apps
-Saves
1GA
Rating
2024/2025
Houston Dynamo FC II
Houston Dynamo FC II19Apps
-Saves
-GA
-Rating
2022/2023Houston Dynamo FC II
Houston Dynamo FC II13Apps
-Saves
-GA
-Rating
2025/2026
Nashville SC
-Apps
-Saves
-GA
-Rating
2024/2025Houston Dynamo FC II
Houston Dynamo FC II19Apps
-Saves
-GA
-Rating
2022/2023Houston Dynamo FC II
Houston Dynamo FC II13Apps
-Saves
-GA
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2025
Houston Dynamo
→
Nashville SC
Free Transfer
Houston Dynamo
Nashville SC
2024
Houston Dynamo
→
Nashville SC
Transfer
Houston Dynamo
Nashville SC
2022
Houston Dynamo
→
Houston Dynamo FC II
Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo FC II
2021
→
Free
HONOURS
US Open Cup
USA
2023
Winner
Concacaf U20
N/C America
2022
2nd Place
BIOGRAPHY
A key member of Nashville SC's squad, X. Valdez has been an important figure in the MLS this season. Hailing from New York, this Dominican Republic player has climbed the ranks to establish himself in professional football. His 195 cm, 86 kg build makes him a powerful goalkeeper capable of holding his own in any physical contest. His anticipation and quick reactions allow him to make saves that others would simply not reach. His career path has taken him through Dominican Republic U20, Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic U23, among others, experiences that have made him the complete professional he is today. A winner at the highest level, he has lifted US Open Cup, proving his ability to deliver when the stakes are highest. The 2025/2026 season provides him with the opportunity to consolidate his status within Nashville SC's first team. X. Valdez remains a player to keep a close eye on as the season develops.