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Pepelu

Defender #18
Age 28 years
Nationality Spain
Market Value €9.0M

Career

No transfer history

Pepelu is Valencia's Gold Engine. A product of the Levante youth system who proved his mettle in Portugal, the midfielder has established himself as a cornerstone at Mestalla. While his career trophy cabinet is yet to be filled, his consistent availability and tactical discipline have made him one of the first names on the team sheet since joining the club.

His identity as an Engine is backed by substantial evidence, featuring in 19 matches and clocking 1507 minutes on the pitch. He is currently on an upward trajectory, hitting a peak form rating of 100 following a clinical spell that saw him net two goals in his last five outings. His standout Defense score of 81 defines his role as a midfield specialist, expert at breaking up opposition play and protecting the defensive line. As a verified SQUAD PLAYER, he provides the necessary Balance to the side, maintaining high performance levels throughout a demanding full season schedule.

Despite a market value of €8M that currently shows a downward trend, the Stakes of his performances remain incredibly high for his club. He continues to be a vital asset in the middle of the park, ensuring that Valencia maintains its competitive edge in every crunch match.

Player Rating

Pepelu
Defender
Valencia's defensive engine in midfield

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Pepelu Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 51%
Weight 30%
Experience 67%

vs La Liga

Height 62%
Weight 40%
Experience 66%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 10 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 55 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 19 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 21 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 10
Shooting 5
Defense 55
Workrate 19
Passing 21
Key Strength 55 Defense
Area to Watch 5 Shooting

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 11, 2026 Racing Santander 2-2 Valencia La Liga 90' 6.8 0 0 77 Estadio El Sardinero
Sep 20, 2026 Valencia 2-3 Real Sociedad La Liga 90' 6.6 0 0 87 Estadio de Mestalla
Sep 15, 2026 Alaves 0-1 Valencia La Liga 90' 7.0 0 0 51 Estadio Mendizorrotza
Sep 11, 2026 Sevilla 1-0 Valencia La Liga 90' 6.7 0 0 23 Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán
Sep 06, 2026 Valencia 0-5 Barcelona La Liga 54' 5.7 0 0 61 Estadio de Mestalla
Aug 30, 2026 Deportivo La Coruna 3-1 Valencia La Liga 66' 6.9 0 0 69 Estadio Municipal de Riazor
Aug 25, 2026 Valencia 0-1 Real Betis La Liga 88' 6.5 0 0 29 Estadio de Mestalla
Aug 22, 2026 Valencia 0-0 Celta Vigo La Liga 93' 7.3 0 0 16 Estadio de Mestalla
May 23, 2026 Valencia 3-1 Barcelona La Liga 97' 6.5 0 0 88 Estadio de Mestalla
May 17, 2026 Real Sociedad 3-4 Valencia La Liga 23' 6.7 0 0 100 Anoeta
May 14, 2026 Valencia 1-1 Rayo Vallecano La Liga 61' 6.9 0 0 35 Estadio de Mestalla
May 10, 2026 Athletic Club 0-1 Valencia La Liga 70' 6.5 0 0 44 San Mamés
May 02, 2026 Valencia 0-2 Atletico Madrid La Liga 97' 6.6 0 0 49 Estadio de Mestalla
Apr 25, 2026 Valencia 2-1 Girona La Liga 95' 6.9 0 0 43 Estadio de Mestalla
Apr 21, 2026 Mallorca 1-1 Valencia La Liga 95' 7.2 0 0 34 Estadi Mallorca Son Moix
Apr 11, 2026 Elche 1-0 Valencia La Liga 18' 6.7 0 0 26 Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
Apr 05, 2026 Valencia 2-3 Celta Vigo La Liga 0' - 0 0 93 Estadio de Mestalla
Mar 21, 2026 Sevilla 0-2 Valencia La Liga 7' - 0 0 25 Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
Mar 14, 2026 Oviedo 1-0 Valencia La Liga 0' - 0 0 35 Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere
Mar 08, 2026 Valencia 3-2 Alaves La Liga 0' - 0 0 96 Estadio de Mestalla

Player Market Value

Track Pepelu's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €9.0M
Peak Value €22.0M (Q2'24)
€22.0M €11.0M €0
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