Real Sociedad- Games
- 12
- 7 starts
- Minutes
- 664
- 55 a game
- Goals
- 0
- 0.0 xG
- Assists
- 0
- 0.2 xA
Player profile
574 min · vs 165 central midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Defensive screen in central midfield
Gorrotxategi protects the back line for Real Sociedad: he intercepts as much as almost any central midfielder, tackles well, wins his duels and keeps the ball tidily. He offers nothing in attack, with no shooting chances, almost no touches in the box and very little creation. From 574 minutes.
Key strengths
Reads the game. Interceptions 1.88 per 90, top 7% of central midfielders.
Wins his duels. Duels won 61.8%, top 10%.
Tackles. Tackles 2.67 per 90, top 14%.
Tidy passing. Pass accuracy 89.4%, 70th percentile.
Areas for development
No goal threat. Non-penalty xG 0.00 per 90 (the lowest in the group) and touches in the box 0.16 (2nd percentile).
Creates little. Chances created 0.31 per 90, 6th percentile.
Few recoveries. Recoveries 3.45 per 90, 10th percentile.
Similar players
- Morten Frendrup GenoaInterceptions 93 v 97 and key passes 7 v 17.
- Lorenzo Amatucci Deportivo A CoruñaTackles 86 v 88 and recoveries 10 v 15.
- Mandela Keita ParmaDuels won 90 v 93 and tackles 86 v 81.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Reads the game. Interceptions 1.88 per 90, top 7% of central midfielders.
Wins his duels. Duels won 61.8%, top 10%.
Tackles. Tackles 2.67 per 90, top 14%.
Tidy passing. Pass accuracy 89.4%, 70th percentile.
Areas for development
No goal threat. Non-penalty xG 0.00 per 90 (the lowest in the group) and touches in the box 0.16 (2nd percentile).
Creates little. Chances created 0.31 per 90, 6th percentile.
Few recoveries. Recoveries 3.45 per 90, 10th percentile.
Similar players
- Morten Frendrup GenoaInterceptions 93 v 97 and key passes 7 v 17.
- Lorenzo Amatucci Deportivo A CoruñaTackles 86 v 88 and recoveries 10 v 15.
- Mandela Keita ParmaDuels won 90 v 93 and tackles 86 v 81.
Against 171 central midfielders
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of central 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 3 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, left (12%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 21%, Middle third 63%, Final third 16%
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 | 8 | 386 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.13 | 0 | 2 | 7.01 |
| Europa League | 4 | 278 | 0 | 0 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.10 | 1 | 1 | 6.70 |
12 games
