Jesús Areso

Defender #12
Age 26 years
Nationality Spain
Market Value €12M

Career

No transfer history

Jesús Areso is Athletic Club's Silver Wall, a defensive presence defined by resilience. Having returned to Bilbao after a significant move from Osasuna, the defender from Cascante brings a wealth of experience to San Mamés, focusing on pure reliability in the backline as he builds his legacy at the heart of the defense.

His identity as a Wall is validated by being the main defensive card in six of his 18 appearances. Areso has already logged 1168 minutes on the pitch, proving he is a trusted SQUAD PLAYER who provides essential depth for the squad. While he is currently searching for his rhythm during a quiet spell in form, his Passing score of 61 highlights an ability to transition play effectively from deep positions. This technical Balance ensures that his contribution extends beyond mere tackling, providing composure even during a run of matches without a direct goal involvement.

The Stakes for the defender remain high as his market value has climbed to €12M. With a rising trend in his valuation, Areso represents a sound investment for the club, maintaining a stable season ability of 44 despite the inherent volatility of recent individual match ratings.

Player Rating

Jesús Areso Blanco
32
Rating
11
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 63
🎯 Clutch 36
🎨 Style 40
📊 Ability 46
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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.

Jesús Areso Blanco is a notable GHOST for Athletic Club. Evidence: 41 Touches/90.

Player DNA

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

A specialist who excels in Defense (64/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.

Jesús Areso Blanco Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 36%
Weight 78%
Experience 51%

vs La Liga

Height 46%
Weight 81%
Experience 53%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 61 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 64 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 61 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 57 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 61
Shooting 5
Defense 64
Workrate 61
Passing 57
Key Strength 64 Defense
Area to Watch 5 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Jesús Areso Blanco this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 14, 2026 Girona 3-0 Athletic Club La Liga 47' 5.9 - - 35 Estadio Municipal de Montilivi
Mar 07, 2026 Athletic Club 0-1 Barcelona La Liga ' - - - 34 San Mamés
Feb 28, 2026 Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Athletic Club La Liga 73' 6.6 - - 39 Campo de Futbol de Vallecas
Feb 20, 2026 Athletic Club 2-1 Elche La Liga 18' 6.6 - - 78 San Mamés
Feb 15, 2026 Oviedo 1-2 Athletic Club La Liga 29' 6.9 - - 58 Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere
Feb 08, 2026 Athletic Club 4-2 Levante La Liga ' - - - 80 San Mamés
Feb 08, 2026 Sevilla 1-1 Girona La Liga 0' - 0 0 60 Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
Feb 01, 2026 Athletic Club 1-1 Real Sociedad La Liga 79' 7.2 0 0 63 San Mamés
Jan 28, 2026 Athletic Club 2-3 Sporting CP UEFA Champions League 0' - 0 0 100 San Mamés
Jan 21, 2026 Atalanta 2-3 Athletic Club UEFA Champions League 11' 6.5 0 0 71 New Balance Arena
Jan 17, 2026 Mallorca 3-2 Athletic Club La Liga 76' 5.6 0 0 95 Estadi Mallorca Son Moix
Jan 03, 2026 Osasuna 1-1 Athletic Club La Liga 24' 6.6 0 0 38 Estadio El Sadar
Dec 22, 2025 Athletic Club 1-2 Espanyol La Liga 17' 7.0 0 0 69 San Mamés
Dec 14, 2025 Celta Vigo 2-0 Athletic Club La Liga 96' 6.3 0 0 45 Estadio Abanca Balaídos
Dec 10, 2025 Athletic Club 0-0 Paris Saint Germain UEFA Champions League 73' 7.9 0 0 31 San Mamés

Player Market Value

Track Jesús Areso Blanco's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €12.0M
Peak Value €12.0M (Q2'25)
€12.0M €6.0M €0
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