Gedion Zelalem is a professional soccer midfielder known for his precise passing and tactical awareness, having played for clubs across European leagues and Major League Soccer. After quickly progressing through Arsenal’s youth academy, Gedion Zelalem made his U21 debut in April 2013 and was swiftly included in the senior squad for their Asia tour in July 2013. His impactful early career at Arsenal saw him make his senior squad debut in an FA Cup match in January 2014, followed by a significant UEFA Champions League appearance in December 2014. Recognizing his talent, Arsenal extended his contract in March 2014, cementing his place as a rising midfielder known for his precise passing and tactical awareness.

To further develop his professional experience, Zelalem embarked on successful loan spells in Europe. From August 2015 to 2016, he played 21 Championship matches for Rangers in Scotland, where he was instrumental in their Scottish Championship title win and their Scottish Challenge Cup victory. Notably, he converted a penalty in a Scottish Cup semi-final shootout against Celtic. In January 2017, he moved to Dutch second-tier club VVV-Venlo, contributing to their 2016–17 Eerste Divisie title with nine league appearances.

In 2025, he signed with New Mexico United, where he currently features as a midfielder wearing jersey number 6. Zelalem remains a formidable presence on the field, leveraging his exceptional vision and control across various competitive leagues.