Málaga- Games
- 7
- 5 starts
- Minutes
- 479
- 68 a game
- Goals
- 1
- 0.3 xG
- Assists
- 2
- 1.0 xA
Player profile
479 min · vs 165 central midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Creative central midfielder
Pablo Martínez creates as many chances as almost any central midfielder for Málaga, with a LaLiga goal and 2 assists, and shoots more than most. He does little defending, with few tackles, interceptions or recoveries. From 479 minutes.
Key strengths
Creates chances. Key passes 3.19 per 90, top 2% of central midfielders.
Quality chances created. xA 0.19 per 90, top 14%.
Shoots. Shots 1.88 per 90, top 10%.
Gets forward. Touches in the box 2.07 per 90, 76th percentile.
Areas for development
Few tackles. Tackles 1.13 per 90, 14th percentile.
Few recoveries. Recoveries 3.76 per 90, 16th percentile.
Weak in the air. Aerials won 0.38 (30th percentile) and interceptions 0.75 (31st percentile) per 90.
Similar players
- Nicolò Barella InterShots 90 v 88 and expected assists 86 v 86.
- Dani Olmo BarcelonaChances created 97 v 96 and key passes 98 v 96.
- Nadiem Amiri Mainz 05Key passes 98 v 97 and chances created 97 v 99.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Creates chances. Key passes 3.19 per 90, top 2% of central midfielders.
Quality chances created. xA 0.19 per 90, top 14%.
Shoots. Shots 1.88 per 90, top 10%.
Gets forward. Touches in the box 2.07 per 90, 76th percentile.
Areas for development
Few tackles. Tackles 1.13 per 90, 14th percentile.
Few recoveries. Recoveries 3.76 per 90, 16th percentile.
Weak in the air. Aerials won 0.38 (30th percentile) and interceptions 0.75 (31st percentile) per 90.
Similar players
- Nicolò Barella InterShots 90 v 88 and expected assists 86 v 86.
- Dani Olmo BarcelonaChances created 97 v 96 and key passes 98 v 96.
- Nadiem Amiri Mainz 05Key passes 98 v 97 and chances created 97 v 99.
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 5 of 14 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, left (14%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 21%, Middle third 50%, Final third 30%
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 | 7 | 479 | 1 | 2 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 1.00 | 10 | 17 | 7.05 |
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