Real Madrid- Games
- 14
- 13 starts
- Minutes
- 1,094
- 78 a game
- Goals
- 2
- 0.6 xG
- Assists
- 2
- 1.2 xA
Player profile
1,071 min · vs 103 defensive midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Balanced midfielder
Valverde's numbers are steady rather than standout this season: he wins most of his duels and passes accurately, and sits near the middle on most other measures. He recovers fewer loose balls than most.
Key strengths
Wins duels. 58.1% of duels won, percentile 79.
Accurate passing. 90.2% pass accuracy, percentile 70.
Areas for development
Few recoveries. 3.87 recoveries per 90, percentile 24.
Rarely dribbles. 0.25 dribbles won per 90, percentile 26.
Similar players
- Declan Rice ArsenalDuels won 79 v 78 and goals 58 v 57.
- Equi Fernández Bayer LeverkusenDuels won 79 v 79 and pass accuracy 70 v 78.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Wins duels. 58.1% of duels won, percentile 79.
Accurate passing. 90.2% pass accuracy, percentile 70.
Areas for development
Few recoveries. 3.87 recoveries per 90, percentile 24.
Rarely dribbles. 0.25 dribbles won per 90, percentile 26.
Similar players
- Declan Rice ArsenalDuels won 79 v 78 and goals 58 v 57.
- Equi Fernández Bayer LeverkusenDuels won 79 v 79 and pass accuracy 70 v 78.
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
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Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, right (15%), average spot right half-space, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 25%, Middle third 54%, Final third 22%
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 | 10 | 801 | 0 | 2 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.73 | 7 | 8 | 7.31 |
| Champions League | 4 | 293 | 2 | 0 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.47 | 6 | 6 | 7.91 |
14 games
Match by match
- at
AEK Athens3–223′sub1 goal8.0 - at
Barcelona2–162′7.0 - v
RB Leipzig4–190′8.3 - v
Sevilla4–185′7.2 - at
Roma4–390′7.2 - v
Villarreal1–090′1 assist8.2 - at
Atlético Madrid1–290′6.7 - at
Elche3–290′7.4 - v
Rayo Vallecano4–145′6.9 - v
Inter2–190′1 goal8.2 - at
Real Betis0–182′6.6 - v
Málaga4–077′7.0 - v
Real Sociedad4–190′1 assist8.1 - at
Espanyol2–190′8.1