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Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta
Midfielder #16
Age 32 years
Nationality Spain
Market Value €3M
Career
No transfer history
Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta Etxeberria Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Midfielders
Height 20%
Weight 30%
Experience 94%
vs La Liga
Height 14%
Weight 19%
Experience 91%
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta Etxeberria this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2026 | Celta Vigo 0-2 Athletic Club | 65' | 7.2 | - | 1 | 27 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Barcelona 2-0 Athletic Club | ' | - | - | - | 30 |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Athletic Club 1-3 Sevilla | ' | - | - | - | 73 |
| May 23, 2026 | Real Madrid 4-2 Athletic Club | 60' | 6.2 | - | - | 86 |
| May 17, 2026 | Athletic Club 1-1 Celta Vigo | 95' | 7.2 | - | - | 49 |
| May 13, 2026 | Espanyol 2-0 Athletic Club | 63' | 7.3 | - | - | 38 |
| May 02, 2026 | Alaves 2-4 Athletic Club | 50' | 6.9 | - | - | 100 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Atletico Madrid 3-2 Athletic Club | 70' | 7.0 | - | 1 | 77 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Athletic Club 1-0 Osasuna | 65' | 6.9 | - | 0 | 49 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Athletic Club 1-2 Villarreal | 66' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| Apr 05, 2026 | Getafe 2-0 Athletic Club | 51' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Athletic Club 2-1 Real Betis | 62' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 55 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Girona 3-0 Athletic Club | 92' | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Mar 07, 2026 | Athletic Club 0-1 Barcelona | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Athletic Club | 59' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 05, 2026 | Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid | 95 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Athletic Club vs Elche | 21 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Levante vs Athletic Club | 21 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Athletic Club vs Alaves | 21 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Club | 21 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | Valencia vs Athletic Club | 21 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Athletic Club vs Getafe | 21 |
| Nov 01, 2026 | Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad | 23 |
| Nov 08, 2026 | Osasuna vs Athletic Club | 21 |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Athletic Club vs Espanyol | 21 |
Player Market Value
Track Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta Etxeberria's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €2.5M
Peak Value €5.0M (Q4'23)
€5.0M €2.5M €0
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Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta is Athletic Club’s Silver Engine. A seasoned veteran with seven career honours, including the 2023/2024 Copa del Rey title, he has evolved into the tactical heartbeat of the team. His journey back to Bilbao marks the peak of a career defined by resilience and professional growth across Spain's top divisions.
Operating with a hybrid profile that blends non-stop running with defensive grit, he has successfully earned the ENFORCER badge this season. Through 19 appearances and 1239 minutes of pitch time, he has been maintaining a consistent level of performance that provides essential Balance to the midfield. A standout Workrate score of 87 underlines his tireless nature, backed by 2.6 tackles per 90 minutes and a high success rate in ground duels. While his primary focus remains defensive stability, his recent goal contribution highlights an ability to impact the Stakes of a match when pushing forward into the final third.
Despite a market value of €3M that reflects his senior status, his influence remains pivotal for the club's stability. In a high-Intensity league, Galarreta’s reliable distribution and ball-winning capabilities ensure that Athletic Club remains competitive in every local derby and crucial league fixture as they push for the top of the table.