Only the most-esteemed goalkeeping experts could have had any certainty about the incredible year Carlos Coronel was going to have with the New York Red Bulls in 2021.
The 24-year-old Brazilian was one of the pillars in solidifying a defense that allowed Gerhard Struber’s team to push into the playoffs after a difficult summer. Coronel is a serious candidate for the team’s MVP as he closed the season with 13 shutouts and an average goals against per game of 0.97. The numbers are very encouraging for a goalkeeper who just completed his first full season as a starter.