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Rubén Sánchez

Defender #2
Age 24 years
Nationality Spain

Career

No transfer history

Rubén Sánchez is a Bronze Wall who is currently establishing his footprint in the top flight after securing two Segunda División titles earlier in his career. While his current data indicates he is still building his body of work at this level, his background as a proven winner in high-stakes promotion races provides his defensive unit with a baseline of professional grit.

Across 13 appearances this season, Sánchez has accumulated 484 minutes on the pitch, primarily operating as a hybrid wall and engine. Although he is currently searching for rhythm following a quiet spell, his underlying defensive output remains a vital asset. He has secured the silver INTERCEPTOR badge, fueled by a high-level tactical awareness that yields 1.7 interceptions per 90 minutes. His profile is uniquely defined by a Dribbling score of 85, marking him as a specialist capable of progressing the ball and escaping high-press situations with ease. An Intensity score of 67 reflects his work rate, ensuring he remains a constant presence in every crunch match. With an overall Stakes rating of 54, his reliability is currently categorized as emerging. His focus remains on stabilizing his performances to ensure his physical motor and technical skill complement his primary duty of denying opposition attackers any space in the final third.

Player Rating

Rubén Sánchez Sáez
65
Rating
51
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 53
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 57
📊 Ability 53
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.

Rubén Sánchez Sáez is a above average INTERCEPTOR for Espanyol. Evidence: 1.7 Interceptions/90.

Player DNA

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

A specialist who excels in Dribbling (85/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.

Rubén Sánchez Sáez 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 32%
Experience 44%

vs La Liga

Height 62%
Weight 39%
Experience 46%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 85 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 53 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 69 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 20 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 85
Shooting 5
Defense 53
Workrate 69
Passing 20
Key Strength 85 Dribbling
Area to Watch 5 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Rubén Sánchez Sáez this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 21, 2026 Espanyol 1-2 Getafe La Liga 32' 7.5 - 1 75 RCDE Stadium
Mar 15, 2026 Mallorca 2-1 Espanyol La Liga ' - - - 82 Estadi Mallorca Son Moix
Mar 09, 2026 Espanyol 1-1 Oviedo La Liga ' - - - 51 RCDE Stadium
Mar 01, 2026 Elche 2-2 Espanyol La Liga ' - - - 100 Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
Feb 21, 2026 Atletico Madrid 4-2 Espanyol La Liga ' - - - 85 Metropolitano Stadium
Feb 14, 2026 Espanyol 2-2 Celta Vigo La Liga ' - - - 95 RCDE Stadium
Feb 09, 2026 Villarreal 4-1 Espanyol La Liga 0' - 0 0 70 Estadio de la Ceramica
Jan 30, 2026 Espanyol 1-2 Alaves La Liga 17' 6.7 0 0 59 RCDE Stadium
Jan 24, 2026 Valencia 3-2 Espanyol La Liga 93' 6.2 0 0 90 Estadio de Mestalla
Jan 11, 2026 Levante 1-1 Espanyol La Liga 0' - 0 0 35 Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
Jan 03, 2026 Espanyol 0-2 Barcelona La Liga 0' - 0 0 71 RCDE Stadium
Dec 22, 2025 Athletic Club 1-2 Espanyol La Liga 9' 6.3 0 0 69 San Mamés
Dec 13, 2025 Getafe 0-1 Espanyol La Liga 25' 6.9 0 0 34 Coliseum
Dec 07, 2025 Espanyol 1-0 Rayo Vallecano La Liga 6' 6.5 0 0 53 RCDE Stadium
Nov 30, 2025 Celta Vigo 0-1 Espanyol La Liga 0' - 0 0 52 Estadio Abanca Balaídos