Marc Cucurella

Defender #17
Age 28 years
Nationality Spain
Market Value €50.0M

Career

C
2022 Chelsea from Brighton
B
2021 Brighton from Getafe
G
2020 Getafe from Barcelona
G
2019 Getafe from Barcelona
B
2019 Barcelona from Eibar
E
2019 Eibar from Barcelona

Marc Cucurella is Chelsea's Silver Engine, a player defined by his inexhaustible energy and tactical discipline. A decorated veteran of the European game, his trophy cabinet boasts 16 honors, most notably a starring role in Spain's 2024 European Championship triumph. Having established himself at the elite level across spells in Spain and England, he has become a foundational piece of the squad's defensive identity.

This season, Cucurella has proven his Engine credentials across 22 appearances, clocking 1,754 minutes on the pitch. His performance data highlights a player on an upward trajectory, with a Form rating of 100 reflecting a significant hot streak. As a ENFORCER, he dominates through physical presence, backed by a high volume of tackles per 90 minutes and a duel success rate of 89%. His Intensity score of 68 is his defining trait, fueling a work rate that allows him to cover the entire left flank. Recent contributions of a goal and an assist in his last five outings showcase an evolving offensive threat to match his defensive solidity.

With a market value now reaching €45M and trending upward, Cucurella’s importance to the project is undeniable. His reliability over the full season ensures he remains a vital asset as the club pursues further silverware on multiple fronts.

Player Rating

Marc Cucurella
Defender
Chelsea's relentless Spanish engine

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Marc Cucurella Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 7%
Weight 4%
Experience 67%

vs La Liga

Height 12%
Weight 9%
Experience 66%

Traits

DECORATED EUROPEAN ELITE CHAMPION INTERNATIONAL

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 34 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 28 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 55 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 23 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 72 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 34
Shooting 28
Defense 55
Workrate 23
Passing 72
Key Strength 72 Passing
Area to Watch 23 Workrate

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 14, 2026 AS Roma 3-4 Real Madrid UEFA Champions League 78' 6.4 0 0 96 Stadio Olimpico
Oct 10, 2026 Real Madrid 1-0 Villarreal La Liga 44' 7.1 0 0 59 Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Sep 20, 2026 Atletico Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid La Liga 90' 6.1 0 0 100 Metropolitano Stadium
Sep 15, 2026 Elche 2-3 Real Madrid La Liga 90' 6.7 0 0 100 Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
Sep 12, 2026 Real Madrid 4-1 Rayo Vallecano La Liga 1' 6.5 0 0 58 Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Sep 08, 2026 Real Madrid 2-1 Inter UEFA Champions League 90' 7.1 0 0 42 Bernabéu
Sep 04, 2026 Real Betis 1-0 Real Madrid La Liga 88' 7.0 0 0 71 Estadio de La Cartuja
Aug 30, 2026 Real Madrid 4-0 Malaga La Liga 92' 7.3 0 0 49 Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Aug 26, 2026 Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad La Liga 43' 6.9 0 0 69 Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Aug 22, 2026 Espanyol 1-2 Real Madrid La Liga 0' - 0 0 60 RCDE Stadium
Jul 19, 2026 Spain 1-0 Argentina World Cup 120' 6.9 0 0 39 MetLife Stadium
Jul 14, 2026 France 0-2 Spain World Cup 90' 6.4 0 0 60 Dallas Stadium
Jul 10, 2026 Spain 2-1 Belgium World Cup 94' 6.5 0 0 74 SoFi Stadium
Jul 06, 2026 Portugal 0-1 Spain World Cup 90' 7.4 0 0 57 AT&T Stadium
Jul 02, 2026 Spain 3-0 Austria World Cup 94' 8.0 0 2 41 SoFi Stadium
Jun 27, 2026 Uruguay 0-1 Spain World Cup 95' 6.6 0 0 54 Estadio Akron
Jun 21, 2026 Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia World Cup 96' 7.0 0 0 65 Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Jun 15, 2026 Spain 0-0 Cape Verde Islands World Cup 94' 7.2 0 0 42 Mercedes-Benz Stadium
May 24, 2026 Sunderland 2-1 Chelsea Premier League 103' 6.5 0 0 68 Stadium of Light
May 19, 2026 Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham Premier League 95' 6.3 0 0 76 Stamford Bridge

Player Market Value

Track Marc Cucurella's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €50.0M
Peak Value €55.0M (Q3'22)
€55.0M €27.5M €0
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