Villarreal- Games
- 12
- 9 starts
- Minutes
- 754
- 63 a game
- Goals
- 2
- 1.2 xG
- Assists
- 1
- 1.0 xA
Player profile
709 min · vs 227 full-backs · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Goal-threat left-back
Cardona gets into scoring positions more than most full-backs for Villarreal, with goals in the Champions League and the Copa del Rey, and he moves the ball forward well. He rarely beats a man and creates less than most in the role. From 709 minutes.
Key strengths
Scores. Goals 0.25 per 90, top 9% of full-backs.
Good chances. Non-penalty xG 0.15 per 90, top 17%.
Moves it forward. Passes into the final third 6.86 per 90, top 16%.
Areas for development
Rarely beats a man. Dribbles won 0.38 per 90, 27th percentile.
Creates little. Key passes 0.76 per 90, 37th percentile.
Similar players
- Eric García BarcelonaNon-penalty xG 83 v 84 and tackles 71 v 69.
- Joško Gvardiol Manchester CityNon-penalty xG 83 v 79 and touches in the box 79 v 82.
- Timothy Weah MarseillePasses into the final third 84 v 81 and pass accuracy 74 v 76.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Scores. Goals 0.25 per 90, top 9% of full-backs.
Good chances. Non-penalty xG 0.15 per 90, top 17%.
Moves it forward. Passes into the final third 6.86 per 90, top 16%.
Areas for development
Rarely beats a man. Dribbles won 0.38 per 90, 27th percentile.
Creates little. Key passes 0.76 per 90, 37th percentile.
Similar players
- Eric García BarcelonaNon-penalty xG 83 v 84 and tackles 71 v 69.
- Joško Gvardiol Manchester CityNon-penalty xG 83 v 79 and touches in the box 79 v 82.
- Timothy Weah MarseillePasses into the final third 84 v 81 and pass accuracy 74 v 76.
Against 233 full-backs
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of full-backs 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 4 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, left (22%), average spot left wing, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 29%, Middle third 45%, Final third 26%
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 | 511 | 0 | 1 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.92 | 4 | 6 | 7.06 |
| Champions League | 4 | 186 | 1 | 0 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.06 | 3 | 3 | 6.50 |
| Copa del Rey | 1 | 57 | 1 | 0 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.02 | 1 | 0 | 8.06 |
12 games
Match by match
- v
Paris Saint-Germain0–645′subbooked7.3 - v
Espanyol0–159′booked6.9 - at
CD Manacor5–057′1 goal8.1 - at
Valencia2–125′sub1 assist7.7 - at
Liverpool3–490′1 goal5.6 - v
Elche0–090′clean sheet7.9 - v
Napoli3–16′sub– - at
Real Madrid0–167′6.1 - v
Levante3–190′7.3 - at
Málaga3–190′7.5 - at
Borussia Dortmund2–345′booked6.6 - v
Deportivo A Coruña2–390′5.9