Diego Llorente

Defender #3
Age 32 years
Nationality Spain
Market Value €3M

Career

No transfer history

Diego Llorente is Real Betis' Bronze Engine. A seasoned professional with significant spells at Real Sociedad, Leeds United, and Roma, the 33-year-old Madrid-born defender has returned to LaLiga to provide stability, bringing over a decade of elite experience to the heart of the Béticos' backline.

His role as an Engine is defined by his consistent work rate, though he is currently searching for rhythm following a quiet spell in form. Across 7 appearances and 336 minutes of match action, Llorente has established himself as a premier INTERCEPTOR, using his positional intelligence to dismantle opposition build-up play. Interestingly, his Shooting dimension is recorded as his strongest attribute, marking him as a dangerous presence during offensive set-pieces. While his reliability is currently emerging, he remains a vital cog in the defensive rotation.

With a market value of €5M and a cooling trend, the veteran faces a crunch match against the clock to prove his long-term value to the project. Maintaining a high level of Intensity will be the deciding factor as he helps the squad navigate the challenges of the domestic campaign and the race for European qualification.

Player Rating

Diego Javier Llorente Ríos
62
Rating
28
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 48
🎯 Clutch 52
🎨 Style 70
📊 Ability 57
💰 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.

Diego Javier Llorente Ríos is a exceptional INTERCEPTOR for Real Betis. Evidence: 2.4 Interceptions/90.

Also shows: above average MAGNET (77 Touches/90)

Player DNA

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

A specialist who excels in Workrate (79/100) but has room to grow in Dribbling.

Diego Javier Llorente Ríos Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 62%
Weight 42%
Experience 84%

vs La Liga

Height 68%
Weight 50%
Experience 87%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 12 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 60 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 60 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 79 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 20 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 12
Shooting 60
Defense 60
Workrate 79
Passing 20
Key Strength 79 Workrate
Area to Watch 12 Dribbling

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Diego Javier Llorente Ríos this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 03, 2026 Real Betis 3-0 Oviedo La Liga 88' 7.0 - - 58 Estadio de La Cartuja
Apr 24, 2026 Real Betis 1-1 Real Madrid La Liga 61' 7.2 - - 47 Estadio de La Cartuja
Apr 16, 2026 Real Betis 2-4 SC Braga UEFA Europa League 96' 5.9 0 0 100 Estadio de La Cartuja
Apr 12, 2026 Osasuna 1-1 Real Betis La Liga 93' 6.6 0 0 55 Estadio El Sadar
Apr 08, 2026 SC Braga 1-1 Real Betis UEFA Europa League 0' - 0 0 67 Estádio Municipal de Braga
Apr 04, 2026 Real Betis 0-0 Espanyol La Liga 92' 7.5 0 0 25 Estadio de La Cartuja
Mar 22, 2026 Athletic Club 2-1 Real Betis La Liga 94' 7.2 0 0 55 San Mamés
Mar 12, 2026 Panathinaikos 1-0 Real Betis UEFA Europa League 86' 6.2 0 0 77 Olympic Stadium of Athens
Mar 08, 2026 Getafe 2-0 Real Betis La Liga 23' 6.6 0 0 37 Coliseum
Mar 01, 2026 Real Betis 2-2 Sevilla La Liga 95' 7.3 0 0 100 Estadio de La Cartuja
Feb 21, 2026 Real Betis 1-1 Rayo Vallecano La Liga 102' 6.0 0 0 47 Estadio de La Cartuja
Feb 15, 2026 Mallorca 1-2 Real Betis La Liga 45' 6.9 0 0 54 Estadi Mallorca Son Moix
Feb 08, 2026 Atletico Madrid 0-1 Real Betis La Liga 94' 7.5 0 0 45 Metropolitano Stadium
Feb 01, 2026 Real Betis 2-1 Valencia La Liga 91' 6.9 0 0 81 Estadio de La Cartuja
Jan 29, 2026 Real Betis 2-1 Feyenoord UEFA Europa League 90' 6.5 0 0 50 Estadio de La Cartuja

Player Market Value

Track Diego Javier Llorente Ríos's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €3.0M
Peak Value €25.0M (Q2'19)
€25.0M €12.5M €0
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