Pau Torres

Defender #14
Age 28 years
Nationality Spain
Market Value €22M

Career

AV
2023 Aston Villa from Villarreal
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2019 Villarreal from Malaga

Pau Torres is Aston Villa's Silver Wall, a defender who brings significant European pedigree to the West Midlands. With four major trophies to his name, including the UEFA Europa League, the Spaniard has evolved from a local hero into a cornerstone of a side chasing elite status in the Premier League.

Across 1209 minutes and 15 appearances, Torres has solidified his identity as a reliable Wall. His Defense rating of 58 serves as his strongest attribute, a trait quantified by his earned SHIELD badge for elite shot-blocking. Maintaining a consistent level throughout the campaign, his data highlights a player who thrives on defensive Balance. While his recent output shows no goal contributions, his 13 combined tackles and blocks prove he is more concerned with denial than headlines, providing an Intensity that stabilizes the entire back four.

Holding a stable market value of €30M, Torres is essential as Villa enters the thick of the European race. His steady presence ensures the squad handles the Stakes of high-pressure fixtures with veteran composure.

Player Rating

Pau Francisco Torres
43
Rating
49
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 48
🎯 Clutch 34
🎨 Style 60
📊 Ability 47
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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 Francisco Torres is a above average SHIELD for Aston Villa. Evidence: 1.0 Blocks/90.

Player DNA

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

A developing player working on their overall game.

Pau Francisco Torres Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 77%
Weight 60%
Experience 78%

vs Premier League

Height 83%
Weight 69%
Experience 77%

Traits

EUROPEAN ELITE

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 51 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 58 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 9 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 20 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 51
Shooting 5
Defense 58
Workrate 9
Passing 20
Key Strength 58 Defense
Area to Watch 5 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Pau Francisco Torres this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 24, 2026 Manchester City 1-2 Aston Villa Premier League 28' 6.3 0 0 90 Etihad Stadium
May 20, 2026 SC Freiburg 0-3 Aston Villa UEFA Europa League 88' 6.6 - - 51 Tüpraş Stadyumu
May 15, 2026 Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool Premier League 97' 6.6 0 0 100 Villa Park
May 10, 2026 Burnley 2-2 Aston Villa Premier League 0' - 0 0 95 Turf Moor
May 07, 2026 Aston Villa 4-0 Nottingham Forest UEFA Europa League 90' 7.3 - - 66 Villa Park
May 03, 2026 Aston Villa 1-2 Tottenham Premier League 0' - 0 0 68 Villa Park
Apr 30, 2026 Nottingham Forest 1-0 Aston Villa UEFA Europa League 94' 6.3 - - 43 City Ground
Apr 25, 2026 Fulham 1-0 Aston Villa Premier League 93' 7.6 0 0 41 Craven Cottage
Apr 16, 2026 Aston Villa 4-0 Bologna UEFA Europa League 86' 6.3 0 0 55 Villa Park
Apr 12, 2026 Nottingham Forest 1-1 Aston Villa Premier League 91' 6.9 0 0 40 City Ground
Apr 09, 2026 Bologna 1-3 Aston Villa UEFA Europa League 94' 6.9 0 0 84 Renato Dall'Ara
Mar 22, 2026 Aston Villa 2-0 West Ham Premier League 93' 7.3 0 0 34 Villa Park
Mar 19, 2026 Aston Villa 2-0 Lille UEFA Europa League 90' 6.9 0 0 44 Villa Park
Mar 15, 2026 Manchester United 3-1 Aston Villa Premier League 0' - 0 0 54 Old Trafford
Mar 12, 2026 Lille 0-1 Aston Villa UEFA Europa League 90' 7.2 0 0 28 Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre Mauroy

Player Market Value

Track Pau Francisco Torres's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €22.0M
Peak Value €50.0M (Q1'21)
€50.0M €25.0M €0
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