Pau Navarro

Defender #26
Age 20 years
Nationality Spain
Market Value €3M

Career

No transfer history

Pau Navarro is Villarreal’s Gold Engine, a homegrown talent who has made a definitive leap into the first-team setup. At just 21 years old, the academy product has transitioned from the B-team to become a reliable presence in the heart of the midfield, representing the club's long-term vision and commitment to youth development.

The data confirms his influence, highlighted by a Workrate score of 93 that defines his tireless approach to every match. In 9 appearances totaling 733 minutes, Navarro has secured his status as a certified ENFORCER, recording a staggering 4.2 tackles per 90 minutes. While yet to register a goal or assist, his contribution is measured in recovered balls and defensive solidity, maintaining a steady level of performance that provides vital tactical Balance. His 56% success rate in duels underlines his physical dominance and his ability to handle the Stakes of top-flight football in a crunch match environment.

Boasting a rising market value of €3M, Navarro is quickly becoming a high-value asset for the Spanish side. As his reliability grows, his role in deciding the Intensity of crucial league fixtures will only become more vital for Villarreal's aspirations, marking him as one of the most promising defensive prospects in the division.

Player Rating

Pau Navarro Badenes
71
Rating
65
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 67
🎯 Clutch 37
🎨 Style 70
📊 Ability 58
💰 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.

Pau Navarro Badenes is a exceptional ENFORCER for Villarreal. Evidence: 4.2 Tackles/90.

Player DNA

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

A specialist who excels in Workrate (92/100) but has room to grow in Passing.

Physical profile: Young Talent.

Pau Navarro Badenes Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 55%
Weight 28%
Experience 5%

vs La Liga

Height 62%
Weight 34%
Experience 7%

Traits

WONDERKID

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 60 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 22 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 60 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 92 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 13 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 60
Shooting 22
Defense 60
Workrate 92
Passing 13
Key Strength 92 Workrate
Area to Watch 13 Passing

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Pau Navarro Badenes this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 20, 2026 Villarreal 3-1 Real Sociedad La Liga 94' 7.2 - - 61 Estadio de la Ceramica
Mar 13, 2026 Alaves 1-1 Villarreal La Liga 98' 7.2 - - 52 Estadio Mendizorrotza
Mar 08, 2026 Villarreal 2-1 Elche La Liga 75' 7.3 - - 54 Estadio de la Ceramica
Feb 28, 2026 Barcelona 4-1 Villarreal La Liga 96' 6.5 - - 92 Camp Nou
Feb 22, 2026 Villarreal 2-1 Valencia La Liga 93' 6.9 - - 81 Estadio de la Ceramica
Feb 18, 2026 Levante 0-1 Villarreal La Liga 95' 7.3 - - 40 Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
Feb 14, 2026 Getafe 2-1 Villarreal La Liga 96' 6.0 - - 63 Coliseum
Feb 09, 2026 Villarreal 4-1 Espanyol La Liga 91' 6.9 0 0 70 Estadio de la Ceramica
Jan 31, 2026 Osasuna 2-2 Villarreal La Liga 0' - 0 0 84 Estadio El Sadar
Jan 28, 2026 Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 Villarreal UEFA Champions League 88' 6.2 0 0 36 BayArena
Jan 24, 2026 Villarreal 0-2 Real Madrid La Liga 94' 6.2 0 0 64 Estadio de la Ceramica
Jan 20, 2026 Villarreal 1-2 Ajax UEFA Champions League 0' - 0 0 77 Estadio de la Ceramica
Jan 17, 2026 Real Betis 2-0 Villarreal La Liga 45' 6.7 0 0 51 Estadio de La Cartuja
Jan 10, 2026 Villarreal 3-1 Alaves La Liga 0' - 0 0 56 Estadio de la Ceramica
Jan 03, 2026 Elche 1-3 Villarreal La Liga 90' 7.2 0 0 59 Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero

Player Market Value

Track Pau Navarro Badenes's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €3.0M
Peak Value €3.0M (Q2'25)
€3.0M €1.5M €0
Q2'24 Q4'24 Q1'25 Q2'25