Active in Liga MX

Carlos Villanueva

Defender #15
Age 31 years
Nationality Mexico
Market Value €0M

Career

No transfer history

Carlos Villanueva operates as a pure squad player for Querétaro. At 32 years of age, and following a journeyman career across Mexican football with spells at Chivas and Atlante, this bronze-tier option is steadily building his body of work. He provides deep cover rather than headlining the team sheet.

The underlying metrics paint a picture of a player operating strictly on the periphery. He has logged 795 minutes this term, but a severe lack of on-ball involvement has officially earned him the GHOST tag. He is going through a quiet spell and struggling to dictate any phase of play. While his Defense rating offers a slight silver lining, he simply isn't seeing enough action to consistently influence the match rhythm.

The broader market assessment reflects this late-career phase. With his valuation effectively at zero and trending downwards, the stakes for the veteran are deeply personal. His immediate challenge is to shake off this slump and prove he remains a viable, dependable option off the bench when called upon.

Player Rating

Carlos Octavio Villanueva López
38
Rating
41
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 42
🎯 Clutch 43
🎨 Style 29
📊 Ability 38
💰 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.

Carlos Octavio Villanueva López is a notable GHOST for Club Queretaro. Evidence: 32 Touches/90.

Player DNA

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

A developing player working on their overall game.

Physical profile: Veteran Experience.

Carlos Octavio Villanueva López Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 71%
Weight 67%
Experience 89%

vs Liga MX

Height 78%
Weight 70%
Experience 87%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 14 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 22 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 48 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 23 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 20 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 14
Shooting 22
Defense 48
Workrate 23
Passing 20
Key Strength 48 Defense
Area to Watch 14 Dribbling

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Carlos Octavio Villanueva López this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Apr 25, 2026 Puebla 1-2 Club Queretaro Liga MX ' - - - 58 Estadio Cuauhtemoc
Apr 22, 2026 Club Queretaro 1-1 Cruz Azul Liga MX ' - - - 30 Estadio La Corregidora
Apr 18, 2026 Mazatlán 1-1 Club Queretaro Liga MX 0' - 0 0 45 Estadio El Encanto
Apr 11, 2026 Club Queretaro 3-1 Necaxa Liga MX 0' - 0 0 71 Estadio La Corregidora
Apr 08, 2026 Club Queretaro 1-1 FC Juarez Liga MX 90' 7.0 0 0 57 Estadio La Corregidora
Apr 04, 2026 Club Queretaro 1-0 Toluca Liga MX 11' 6.7 0 0 28 Estadio La Corregidora
Mar 21, 2026 Atlas 0-0 Club Queretaro Liga MX 0' - 0 0 20 Estadio Jalisco
Mar 15, 2026 Tigres UANL 0-0 Club Queretaro Liga MX 0' - 0 0 26 Estadio Universitario
Mar 07, 2026 Club Queretaro 1-2 Club America Liga MX 0' - 0 0 44 Estadio La Corregidora
Mar 05, 2026 Monterrey 4-0 Club Queretaro Liga MX 18' 6.2 0 0 66 Estadio BBVA
Feb 28, 2026 Club Queretaro 2-2 Santos Laguna Liga MX 0' - 0 0 90 Estadio La Corregidora
Feb 14, 2026 Atletico San Luis 3-0 Club Queretaro Liga MX 97' 5.9 0 0 54 Estadio Alfonso Lastras
Feb 07, 2026 Club Queretaro 2-0 Leon Liga MX 95' 6.9 0 0 52 Estadio La Corregidora
Feb 01, 2026 Club Queretaro 0-0 CF Pachuca Liga MX 90' 7.3 0 0 35 Estadio La Corregidora
Jan 17, 2026 Guadalajara Chivas 2-1 Club Queretaro Liga MX 0' - 0 0 43 Estadio Akron

Player Market Value

Track Carlos Octavio Villanueva López's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €300K
Peak Value €500K (Q4'15)
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