2023 Orlando City Position Previews: Midfielders

Jul 27, 2022; Orlando, Florida, US;   Orlando City midfielder Cesar Araujo (5) is congratulated by
Jul 27, 2022; Orlando, Florida, US; Orlando City midfielder Cesar Araujo (5) is congratulated by | Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 10, 2022; Chester, Pennsylvania, USA; Orlando City midfielder Mauricio Pereyra (10) controls the
Sep 10, 2022; Chester, Pennsylvania, USA; Orlando City midfielder Mauricio Pereyra (10) controls the | Mitchell Leff-USA TODAY Sports

Mauricio Pereyra
Age: 32
2022 Stats: 39 appearances, 2 goals, 9 assists

Orlando re-signed club captain Mauricio Pereyra this offseason to a new, non-Designated Player contract. The move helped ensure that the Lions kept their leader and had the roster flexibility to bring in another star.

Pereyra is still a vital piece on the field. His range of passing, vision and technical ability are a key component of the team's offensive approach and buildup strategy. The Uruguayan midfielder came to MLS as a No. 10, but he'll likely play as more of a deep-lying playmaker this season.