Yannick Bright may be the key to unlocking Inter Miami's attack | OneFootball

Yannick Bright may be the key to unlocking Inter Miami's attack, his work in front of the defence letting Rodrigo De Paul push higher. According to interheron.com, the unheralded New Hampshire draft pick has become indispensable in midfield.

Interim head coach Guillermo Hoyos praised him after Wednesday's 5-3 win in Cincinnati, when Bright made MLS's Team of the Matchday for the first time this season, his third in three campaigns. Hoyos said Bright offers balance and can slot between centre backs to create a back three.

Per FotMob, he ranks in the 97th percentile among MLS midfielders for defensive contributions in 2026. He earned an 8.3 at FC Cincinnati, his second 8+ display of the campaign, and is averaging 7.3 after 12 matches.

Inter Miami extended Bright's contract late last season through 2028, with an option for 2029. Transfermarkt now values him at about $1.5 million.

Born in Milan on 3 September 2001 to an Ivorian father and Italian mother, he moved to the University of New Hampshire in 2020. He collected academic and athletic honours as a Wildcat.

Inter Miami are 7-2-4 with 25 points, second in the Eastern Conference. They host Portland Timbers, 4-6-2 with 14 points, on Sunday with former coach Phil Neville and former Miami players Ariel Lassiter and Kamal Miller. The Herons are still seeking a first win at Nu Stadium, their $350 million new home, with coverage from 6 p.m. ET.

Source: interheron.com