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Diego Rico

Defender #16
Age 32 years
Nationality Spain
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

Diego Rico is Getafe's Silver Engine. The 33-year-old left-back brings a wealth of top-flight experience to the Coliseum, having built a robust career spanning spells at Bournemouth and Real Sociedad before establishing himself as a defensive mainstay for the Madrid-based side.

His season narrative is one of high endurance, evidenced by 19 appearances and 1530 minutes on the pitch. Rico’s game is anchored by a Workrate score of 60, a dimension that defines his role as a tireless runner on the flank. While he is currently maintaining a consistent level in terms of form, his defensive contributions have earned him the INTERCEPTOR badge. Despite occasionally falling into a GHOST pattern where his offensive involvement fades, his primary utility remains his ability to disrupt opposition attacks through sheer persistence.

With his market valuation holding at a steady €1M, Rico provides the veteran Balance needed to navigate a demanding campaign. His Intensity remains a vital component for Getafe whenever they face a crunch match in the heart of the season.

Player Rating

Diego Rico Salguero
44
Rating
38
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 53
🎯 Clutch 30
🎨 Style 60
📊 Ability 48
💰 Opportunity
🎚️ ●○○
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 Rico Salguero is a above average INTERCEPTOR for Getafe. Evidence: 1.6 Interceptions/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.

Diego Rico Salguero Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 41%
Weight 48%
Experience 87%

vs La Liga

Height 53%
Weight 58%
Experience 89%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 45 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 10 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 53 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 62 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 28 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 45
Shooting 10
Defense 53
Workrate 62
Passing 28
Key Strength 62 Workrate
Area to Watch 10 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Diego Rico Salguero this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 23, 2026 Getafe 1-0 Osasuna La Liga ' - - - 31 Coliseum
May 17, 2026 Elche 1-0 Getafe La Liga ' - - - 47 Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
May 13, 2026 Getafe 3-1 Mallorca La Liga ' - - - 72 Coliseum
May 10, 2026 Oviedo 0-0 Getafe La Liga ' - - - 58 Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere
May 03, 2026 Getafe 0-2 Rayo Vallecano La Liga 51' 6.3 - - 64 Coliseum
Apr 25, 2026 Getafe 0-2 Barcelona La Liga ' - - - 27 Coliseum
Apr 22, 2026 Real Sociedad 0-1 Getafe La Liga 13' 6.5 - - 55 Anoeta
Apr 13, 2026 Levante 1-0 Getafe La Liga 0' - 0 0 60 Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
Apr 05, 2026 Getafe 2-0 Athletic Club La Liga 14' 6.9 0 0 31 Coliseum
Mar 21, 2026 Espanyol 1-2 Getafe La Liga 34' 6.2 0 0 75 RCDE Stadium
Mar 14, 2026 Atletico Madrid 1-0 Getafe La Liga 16' 6.6 0 0 48 Metropolitano Stadium
Mar 08, 2026 Getafe 2-0 Real Betis La Liga 6' 6.5 0 0 37 Coliseum
Mar 02, 2026 Real Madrid 0-1 Getafe La Liga 96' 6.6 0 0 71 Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
Feb 22, 2026 Getafe 0-1 Sevilla La Liga 28' 6.7 0 0 27 Coliseum
Feb 14, 2026 Getafe 2-1 Villarreal La Liga 0' - 0 0 63 Coliseum

Player Market Value

Track Diego Rico Salguero's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.2M
Peak Value €10.0M (Q3'18)
€10.0M €5.0M €0
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