Rayo Vallecano- Games
- 10
- 6 starts
- Minutes
- 587
- 59 a game
- Goals
- 0
- 0.0 xG
- Assists
- 0
- 0.3 xA
Player profile
587 min · vs 165 central midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Tidy holding central midfielder
Valentín sits and protects for Rayo Vallecano: he tackles well, wins headers and duels, and keeps the ball tidily while moving it forward. He gives nothing in front of goal, with almost no shots or touches in the box. From 587 minutes.
Key strengths
Tackles. Tackles 2.91 per 90, top 10% of central midfielders.
Strong in the air. Aerials won 1.23 per 90, top 19%.
Wins his duels. Duels won 55.9%, 76th percentile.
Tidy passing. Pass accuracy 90.2% (76th percentile) and passes into the final third 7.51 (70th percentile).
Areas for development
No goal threat. Shots 0.15 and non-penalty xG 0.01 per 90, both 1st percentile.
No box presence. Touches in the box 0.31 per 90, 5th percentile.
Similar players
- Ethan Ampadu Leeds UnitedNon-penalty xG 1 v 10 and aerials won 81 v 75.
- Leon Avdullahu HoffenheimAerials won 81 v 82 and pass accuracy 76 v 75.
- Reda Belahyane LazioExpected assists 22 v 25 and key passes 26 v 32.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Tackles. Tackles 2.91 per 90, top 10% of central midfielders.
Strong in the air. Aerials won 1.23 per 90, top 19%.
Wins his duels. Duels won 55.9%, 76th percentile.
Tidy passing. Pass accuracy 90.2% (76th percentile) and passes into the final third 7.51 (70th percentile).
Areas for development
No goal threat. Shots 0.15 and non-penalty xG 0.01 per 90, both 1st percentile.
No box presence. Touches in the box 0.31 per 90, 5th percentile.
Similar players
- Ethan Ampadu Leeds UnitedNon-penalty xG 1 v 10 and aerials won 81 v 75.
- Leon Avdullahu HoffenheimAerials won 81 v 82 and pass accuracy 76 v 75.
- Reda Belahyane LazioExpected assists 22 v 25 and key passes 26 v 32.
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 2 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, left (13%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 30%, Middle third 57%, Final third 12%
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 | 9 | 467 | 0 | 0 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.22 | 1 | 4 | 6.76 |
| Copa del Rey | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.09 | 0 | 0 | 8.53 |
10 games
