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José Manuel Copete

Defender #3
Age 26 years
Nationality Spain
Market Value €5M

Career

No transfer history

José Manuel Copete is Valencia’s Gold Wall. At 27 years old, the 1.90m left-footed centre-back arrived at the Mestalla following an impressive progression through the Spanish divisions, bringing much-needed physical presence and aerial dominance to a backline requiring absolute solidity.

His identity as a Wall is backed by 1508 minutes of action across 18 appearances this season. While currently designated as a SQUAD PLAYER, he has proven his reliability by featuring as a primary defensive option in nine of those outings. Anchoring the defense with a Defense score of 62, Copete is currently hitting top form, with his recent performances significantly outpacing his season average. This upward trajectory highlights his development into a specialist defender who prioritizes positioning and strength, maintaining a level of Intensity that has become a hallmark of his game during this campaign.

With a rising market value of €4M, Copete is quickly becoming a high-value asset in the squad. As the season progresses, his tactical Balance and composure in the defensive third will be vital for the club's Stakes, securing his position as a primary option for the challenges ahead.

Player Rating

José Manuel Arias Copete
56
Rating
65
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 54
🎯 Clutch 36
🎨 Style 50
📊 Ability 47
💰 Fair Value
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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.

solid SQUAD PLAYER (20.0 Appearances)

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: Tall For Position.

José Manuel Arias Copete Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 94%
Weight 32%
Experience 50%

vs La Liga

Height 94%
Weight 39%
Experience 51%

Traits

TOWER

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 58 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 59 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 43 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 26 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 58
Shooting 5
Defense 59
Workrate 43
Passing 26
Key Strength 59 Defense
Area to Watch 5 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for José Manuel Arias Copete this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Feb 22, 2026 Villarreal 2-1 Valencia La Liga 93' 6.5 0 0 81 Estadio de la Ceramica
Feb 08, 2026 Valencia 0-2 Real Madrid La Liga 93' 6.2 0 0 42 Estadio de Mestalla
Feb 01, 2026 Real Betis 2-1 Valencia La Liga 81' 6.2 0 0 81 Estadio de La Cartuja
Jan 24, 2026 Valencia 3-2 Espanyol La Liga 93' 5.9 0 0 90 Estadio de Mestalla
Jan 18, 2026 Getafe 0-1 Valencia La Liga 97' 7.5 0 0 27 Coliseum
Jan 10, 2026 Valencia 1-1 Elche La Liga 94' 7.2 0 0 58 Estadio de Mestalla
Jan 03, 2026 Celta Vigo 4-1 Valencia La Liga 81' 6.3 0 0 87 Estadio Abanca Balaídos
Dec 19, 2025 Valencia 1-1 Mallorca La Liga 96' 7.2 0 0 34 Estadio de Mestalla
Dec 13, 2025 Atletico Madrid 2-1 Valencia La Liga 94' 7.3 0 0 78 Metropolitano Stadium
Dec 07, 2025 Valencia 1-1 Sevilla La Liga 94' 7.2 0 0 47 Estadio de Mestalla
Dec 01, 2025 Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Valencia La Liga 90' 7.3 0 0 32 Campo de Futbol de Vallecas
Nov 21, 2025 Valencia 1-0 Levante La Liga 90' 7.2 0 0 36 Estadio de Mestalla
Nov 09, 2025 Valencia 1-1 Real Betis La Liga 90' 6.7 0 0 47 Estadio de Mestalla
Nov 01, 2025 Real Madrid 4-0 Valencia La Liga 90' 5.6 0 0 69 Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
Oct 25, 2025 Valencia 0-2 Villarreal La Liga 90' 6.7 0 0 57 Estadio de Mestalla

Player Market Value

Track José Manuel Arias Copete's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €5.0M
Peak Value €5.0M (Q1'26)
€5.0M €2.5M €0
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