Manu Fernández

Defender #12
Age 24 years
Nationality Spain
Market Value €2M

Career

No transfer history

Manu Fernández is Celta de Vigo's Silver Engine. At 25 years old and having recently transitioned from the reserve ranks to the senior squad, the Spanish defender is focused on building his body of work and establishing himself as a reliable presence within the high-pressure environment of top-flight football.

Validated as a SQUAD PLAYER, Fernández has featured in 12 matches, accumulating 709 minutes of action this season. While he is currently searching for rhythm following a slight dip in his performance metrics, his Defense rating of 60 remains his standout attribute, providing essential Balance to the backline. Despite going through a quiet spell in recent weeks, his tactical discipline has seen him designated as a primary choice in three separate fixtures, proving his worth when the Stakes are high and defensive solidity is the priority.

Currently valued at €2M with a rising market trend, he provides Celta with a dependable option as they navigate the rigours of the domestic season, offering a blend of physical presence and positional awareness that strengthens their defensive rotation.

Player Rating

Manuel Fernández Arroyo
47
Rating
35
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 54
🎯 Clutch 42
🎨 Style 50
📊 Ability 49
💰 Exceptional Opportunity
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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.

Manuel Fernández Arroyo is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Celta Vigo. Evidence: 12.0 Appearances.

Player DNA

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

A developing player working on their overall game.

Manuel Fernández Arroyo Traits

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

vs Defenders

Experience 43%

vs La Liga

Experience 45%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 32 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 61 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 30 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 20 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 32
Shooting 5
Defense 61
Workrate 30
Passing 20
Key Strength 61 Defense
Area to Watch 5 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Manuel Fernández Arroyo this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Apr 26, 2026 Villarreal 2-1 Celta Vigo La Liga ' - - - 58 Estadio de la Ceramica
Apr 22, 2026 Barcelona 1-0 Celta Vigo La Liga ' - - - 51 Camp Nou
Apr 16, 2026 Celta Vigo 1-3 SC Freiburg UEFA Europa League 0' - 0 0 80 Estadio Abanca Balaídos
Apr 12, 2026 Celta Vigo 0-3 Oviedo La Liga 0' - 0 0 46 Estadio Abanca Balaídos
Apr 09, 2026 SC Freiburg 3-0 Celta Vigo UEFA Europa League 0' - 0 0 43 Europa-Park Stadion
Apr 05, 2026 Valencia 2-3 Celta Vigo La Liga 0' - 0 0 93 Estadio de Mestalla
Mar 22, 2026 Celta Vigo 3-4 Alaves La Liga 0' - 0 0 100 Estadio Abanca Balaídos
Mar 19, 2026 Lyon 0-2 Celta Vigo UEFA Europa League 0' - 0 0 84 Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Mar 06, 2026 Celta Vigo 1-2 Real Madrid La Liga 0' - 0 0 70 Estadio Abanca Balaídos
Mar 01, 2026 Girona 1-2 Celta Vigo La Liga 9' 6.3 0 0 57 Estadio Municipal de Montilivi
Feb 26, 2026 Celta Vigo 1-0 PAOK UEFA Europa League 0' - 0 0 27 Estadio Abanca Balaídos
Feb 22, 2026 Celta Vigo 2-0 Mallorca La Liga 0' - 0 0 72 Estadio Abanca Balaídos
Feb 19, 2026 PAOK 1-2 Celta Vigo UEFA Europa League 0' - 0 0 48 Toumba Stadium
Feb 14, 2026 Espanyol 2-2 Celta Vigo La Liga 0' - 0 0 95 RCDE Stadium
Feb 06, 2026 Celta Vigo 1-2 Osasuna La Liga 0' - 0 0 67 Estadio Abanca Balaídos

Player Market Value

Track Manuel Fernández Arroyo's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.5M
Peak Value €2.0M (Q4'25)
€2.0M €1.0M €0
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