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Pepelu

Midfielder #18
Age 27 years
Nationality Spain
Market Value €8M

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

José Luis García Vayá
30
Rating
3
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 41
🎯 Clutch 37
🎨 Style 43
📊 Ability 40
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Midfielder

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.

José Luis García Vayá is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Valencia. Evidence: 21.0 Appearances.

Player DNA

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

A specialist who excels in Defense (77/100) but has room to grow in Passing.

José Luis García Vayá Traits

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

vs Midfielders

Height 79%
Weight 50%
Experience 57%

vs La Liga

Height 62%
Weight 39%
Experience 59%

Traits

PRIME

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 48 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 42 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 77 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 42 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 40 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 48
Shooting 42
Defense 77
Workrate 42
Passing 40
Key Strength 77 Defense
Area to Watch 40 Passing

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for José Luis García Vayá this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 14, 2026 Oviedo 1-0 Valencia La Liga ' - - - 35 Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere
Mar 08, 2026 Valencia 3-2 Alaves La Liga ' - - - 96 Estadio de Mestalla
Mar 01, 2026 Valencia 1-0 Osasuna La Liga ' - - - 30 Estadio de Mestalla
Feb 22, 2026 Villarreal 2-1 Valencia La Liga ' - - - 81 Estadio de la Ceramica
Feb 15, 2026 Levante 0-2 Valencia La Liga 58' 6.6 - - 45 Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
Feb 08, 2026 Valencia 0-2 Real Madrid La Liga 72' 6.9 0 0 42 Estadio de Mestalla
Feb 01, 2026 Real Betis 2-1 Valencia La Liga 72' 5.9 0 0 81 Estadio de La Cartuja
Jan 24, 2026 Valencia 3-2 Espanyol La Liga 88' 7.0 0 0 90 Estadio de Mestalla
Jan 18, 2026 Getafe 0-1 Valencia La Liga 97' 7.3 0 0 27 Coliseum
Jan 10, 2026 Valencia 1-1 Elche La Liga 94' 8.2 1 0 58 Estadio de Mestalla
Jan 03, 2026 Celta Vigo 4-1 Valencia La Liga 94' 7.0 1 0 87 Estadio Abanca Balaídos
Dec 19, 2025 Valencia 1-1 Mallorca La Liga 96' 8.3 0 0 34 Estadio de Mestalla
Dec 13, 2025 Atletico Madrid 2-1 Valencia La Liga 82' 6.6 0 0 78 Metropolitano Stadium
Dec 07, 2025 Valencia 1-1 Sevilla La Liga 94' 6.9 0 0 47 Estadio de Mestalla
Dec 01, 2025 Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Valencia La Liga 89' 7.7 0 0 32 Campo de Futbol de Vallecas

Player Market Value

Track José Luis García Vayá's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €7.5M
Peak Value €22.0M (Q2'24)
€22.0M €11.0M €0
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