Espanyol- Games
- 12
- 10 starts
- Minutes
- 938
- 78 a game
- Goals
- 1
- 1.3 xG
- Assists
- 0
- 2.1 xA
Player profile
938 min · vs 103 defensive midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Creative midfielder in a holding role
Expósito creates and carries like an attacking midfielder from a deeper position: key passes, expected assists and dribbles are all in the top 14% of defensive midfielders. He intercepts little and his passing accuracy is low for the role.
Key strengths
Creates. 2.11 key passes per 90, percentile 88, and 0.20 expected assists per 90, percentile 86.
Dribbling. 1.15 dribbles won per 90, percentile 92.
Shoots. 1.73 shots per 90, percentile 86.
Areas for development
Few interceptions. 0.67 interceptions per 90, percentile 17.
Pass accuracy. 85.5% pass accuracy, percentile 28.
Similar players
- Dominik Szoboszlai LiverpoolExpected assists 86 v 87 and key passes 88 v 94.
- Alexis Mac Allister LiverpoolPasses into the final third 81 v 79, dribbles won 92 v 83.
- Unai López Rayo VallecanoChances created 88 v 95 and key passes 88 v 97.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Creates. 2.11 key passes per 90, percentile 88, and 0.20 expected assists per 90, percentile 86.
Dribbling. 1.15 dribbles won per 90, percentile 92.
Shoots. 1.73 shots per 90, percentile 86.
Areas for development
Few interceptions. 0.67 interceptions per 90, percentile 17.
Pass accuracy. 85.5% pass accuracy, percentile 28.
Similar players
- Dominik Szoboszlai LiverpoolExpected assists 86 v 87 and key passes 88 v 94.
- Alexis Mac Allister LiverpoolPasses into the final third 81 v 79, dribbles won 92 v 83.
- Unai López Rayo VallecanoChances created 88 v 95 and key passes 88 v 97.
Against 104 defensive midfielders
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of defensive midfielders with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 6 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the own half, centre (11%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 21%, Middle third 55%, Final third 24%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaLiga | 11 | 893 | 1 | 0 | 1.26 | 1.26 | 1.94 | 18 | 22 | 7.19 |
| Copa del Rey | 1 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.12 | 0 | 0 | 6.48 |
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