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Career
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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
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 | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Espanyol 1-2 Getafe | 32' | 7.5 | - | 1 | 75 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Mallorca 2-1 Espanyol | ' | - | - | - | 82 |
| Mar 09, 2026 | Espanyol 1-1 Oviedo | ' | - | - | - | 51 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Elche 2-2 Espanyol | ' | - | - | - | 100 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Atletico Madrid 4-2 Espanyol | ' | - | - | - | 85 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Espanyol 2-2 Celta Vigo | ' | - | - | - | 95 |
| Feb 09, 2026 | Villarreal 4-1 Espanyol | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Espanyol 1-2 Alaves | 17' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Valencia 3-2 Espanyol | 93' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Jan 11, 2026 | Levante 1-1 Espanyol | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Jan 03, 2026 | Espanyol 0-2 Barcelona | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 71 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Athletic Club 1-2 Espanyol | 9' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 69 |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Getafe 0-1 Espanyol | 25' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Dec 07, 2025 | Espanyol 1-0 Rayo Vallecano | 6' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Celta Vigo 0-1 Espanyol | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 04, 2026 | Real Betis vs Espanyol | 60 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Barcelona vs Espanyol | 73 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol | 46 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Espanyol vs Levante | 50 |
| May 03, 2026 | Espanyol vs Real Madrid | 76 |
| May 10, 2026 | Sevilla vs Espanyol | 42 |
| May 13, 2026 | Espanyol vs Athletic Club | 56 |
| May 17, 2026 | Osasuna vs Espanyol | 47 |
| May 24, 2026 | Espanyol vs Real Sociedad | 60 |
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.