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Alfonso Espino

Defender #22
Age 33 years
Nationality Uruguay
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

Alfonso Espino is Rayo Vallecano’s Bronze Engine, carrying the pedigree of a three-time Uruguayan league champion. A seasoned professional in Spanish football, the left-back brings a wealth of experience to Vallecas, having established himself as a hard-tackling presence since arriving in the capital to bolster the squad's defensive depth.

Across 15 appearances this season, Espino has logged 548 minutes, proving his worth as a silver-tier ENFORCER. Averaging 2.6 tackles per 90 minutes, he remains a physical hurdle for opposition wingers. While he is searching for rhythm during a quiet spell in form, a Shooting dimension of 79 highlights an unexpected offensive threat from deep positions. Despite his reliability being labeled as emerging due to his role in the rotation, his Intensity score of 75 ensures he remains a tactical asset for the manager on matchday.

Valued at €1M, Espino's role is defined by his ability to maintain Balance within the defensive unit. As the club navigates a demanding season, his veteran leadership and work rate will be essential for managing the Stakes in the battle for mid-table stability and local pride.

Player Rating

Luis Alfonso Espino García
60
Rating
100
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 42
🎯 Clutch 34
🎨 Style 60
📊 Ability 45
💰 Opportunity
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Defender

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Luis Alfonso Espino García is a above average ENFORCER for Rayo Vallecano. Evidence: 2.6 Tackles/90.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Workrate (83/100) but has room to grow in Defense.

Physical profile: Compact Build, Veteran Experience.

Luis Alfonso Espino García Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 5%
Weight 24%
Experience 92%

vs La Liga

Height 6%
Weight 28%
Experience 94%

Traits

VETERAN

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 56 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 80 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 29 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 83 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 33 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 56
Shooting 80
Defense 29
Workrate 83
Passing 33
Key Strength 83 Workrate
Area to Watch 29 Defense

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Luis Alfonso Espino García this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 16, 2026 Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Levante La Liga 94' 7.0 - - 66 Campo de Futbol de Vallecas
Mar 08, 2026 Sevilla 1-1 Rayo Vallecano La Liga 92' 7.7 1 - 30 Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
Mar 04, 2026 Rayo Vallecano 3-0 Oviedo La Liga ' - - - 38 Campo de Futbol de Vallecas
Feb 28, 2026 Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Athletic Club La Liga 92' 6.7 - - 39 Campo de Futbol de Vallecas
Feb 21, 2026 Real Betis 1-1 Rayo Vallecano La Liga 96' 6.9 - - 47 Estadio de La Cartuja
Feb 15, 2026 Rayo Vallecano 3-0 Atletico Madrid La Liga 93' 7.5 - - 47 Estadio Municipal de Butarque
Feb 01, 2026 Real Madrid 2-1 Rayo Vallecano La Liga 26' 6.2 0 0 100 Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
Jan 24, 2026 Rayo Vallecano 1-3 Osasuna La Liga 94' 7.2 0 0 67 Campo de Futbol de Vallecas
Jan 18, 2026 Celta Vigo 3-0 Rayo Vallecano La Liga 61' 5.9 0 0 66 Estadio Abanca Balaídos
Jan 11, 2026 Rayo Vallecano 2-1 Mallorca La Liga 26' 6.5 0 0 69 Campo de Futbol de Vallecas
Jan 02, 2026 Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Getafe La Liga 23' 6.5 0 0 49 Campo de Futbol de Vallecas
Dec 21, 2025 Elche 4-0 Rayo Vallecano La Liga 75' 6.3 0 0 42 Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
Dec 15, 2025 Rayo Vallecano 0-0 Real Betis La Liga 66' 6.9 0 0 27 Campo de Futbol de Vallecas
Dec 01, 2025 Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Valencia La Liga 21' 6.6 0 0 32 Campo de Futbol de Vallecas
Nov 09, 2025 Rayo Vallecano 0-0 Real Madrid La Liga 63' 7.2 0 0 38 Campo de Futbol de Vallecas

Player Market Value

Track Luis Alfonso Espino García's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.2M
Peak Value €6.0M (Q2'22)
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