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Manu Sánchez

Defender #23
Age 25 years
Nationality Spain
Market Value €6M

Career

No transfer history

Manu Sánchez serves as Levante's Silver Wall. At 26 years old, the Madrid-born defender is establishing his identity in Valencia following a career defined by top-flight experience with Atlético de Madrid and Celta de Vigo. While he is still building his body of work and searching for his first major career trophy, his presence remains a vital component of the team's defensive foundation.

Throughout 18 appearances and 1,551 minutes on the pitch, Sánchez has proven his durability, though he is currently searching for rhythm following a recent dip in form. Interestingly, his Shooting dimension ranks as his strongest attribute, providing an unexpected offensive outlet during set pieces and transitions. However, his season has been marked by the GHOST badge, reflecting a period of low involvement where he has struggled to influence the match progression. To improve his overall impact, he must find a way to increase his Intensity during defensive transitions and ball recovery phases.

Holding a stable market value of €6M, Sánchez represents a significant asset for the club's defensive strategy. As the campaign continues, his ability to maintain Balance at the back will be crucial for Levante to secure their position and turn his current form around during the business end of the season.

Player Rating

Manuel Sánchez de la Peña
43
Rating
100
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 49
🎯 Clutch 30
🎨 Style 21
📊 Ability 33
💰 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.

Manuel Sánchez de la Peña is a notable GHOST for Levante. Evidence: 38 Touches/90.

Player DNA

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

A specialist who excels in Shooting (59/100) but has room to grow in Dribbling.

Physical profile: Compact Build.

Manuel Sánchez de la Peña Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 4%
Weight 16%
Experience 43%

vs La Liga

Height 5%
Weight 22%
Experience 45%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 42 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 59 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 48 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 58 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 47 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 42
Shooting 59
Defense 48
Workrate 58
Passing 47
Key Strength 59 Shooting
Area to Watch 42 Dribbling

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Manuel Sánchez de la Peña this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Apr 27, 2026 Espanyol 0-0 Levante La Liga 96' 6.6 - - 34 RCDE Stadium
Apr 23, 2026 Levante 2-0 Sevilla La Liga 97' 6.9 - - 61 Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
Apr 13, 2026 Levante 1-0 Getafe La Liga 90' 7.2 0 1 60 Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
Apr 04, 2026 Real Sociedad 2-0 Levante La Liga 92' 5.9 0 0 45 Reale Arena
Mar 21, 2026 Levante 4-2 Oviedo La Liga 90' 6.3 0 0 89 Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
Mar 16, 2026 Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Levante La Liga 94' 6.9 0 0 66 Campo de Futbol de Vallecas
Mar 07, 2026 Levante 1-1 Girona La Liga 97' 6.5 0 0 61 Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
Feb 27, 2026 Levante 2-0 Alaves La Liga 98' 6.9 0 0 70 Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
Feb 22, 2026 Barcelona 3-0 Levante La Liga 92' 6.7 0 0 49 Camp Nou
Feb 18, 2026 Levante 0-1 Villarreal La Liga 0' - 0 0 40 Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
Feb 15, 2026 Levante 0-2 Valencia La Liga 96' 6.2 0 0 45 Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
Feb 08, 2026 Athletic Club 4-2 Levante La Liga 100' 6.2 0 0 80 San Mamés
Jan 31, 2026 Levante 0-0 Atletico Madrid La Liga 65' 7.0 0 0 25 Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
Jan 23, 2026 Levante 3-2 Elche La Liga 96' 6.5 0 0 94 Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
Jan 17, 2026 Real Madrid 2-0 Levante La Liga 94' 6.2 0 0 50 Estadio Santiago Bernabéu

Player Market Value

Track Manuel Sánchez de la Peña's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €6.0M
Peak Value €10.0M (Q1'22)
€10.0M €5.0M €0
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