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Igor Zubeldia

Defender #5
Age 28 years
Nationality Spain
Market Value €9M

Career

No transfer history

Igor Zubeldia is Real Sociedad's Silver Wall. A product of the famed Zubieta academy with four major trophies to his name—including a memorable Copa del Rey triumph—the 29-year-old represents the defensive heartbeat of a club he has served faithfully since 2017.

Throughout this campaign, Zubeldia has proven his value as a reliable SQUAD PLAYER, featuring in 16 matches and clocking 1395 minutes on the pitch. While the data suggests he is currently going through a quiet spell, his underlying defensive contributions remain a stabilizing force for the backline. His standout Workrate score of 57 highlights a player who never stops covering ground or closing down spaces for his teammates. As a defensive specialist, he prioritizes Balance and positioning, though his recent form indicates a search for the high-intensity rhythm required to dominate in a crunch match at the highest level.

Currently valued at €9M with a falling trend, the Stakes are high for the Basque defender to stabilize his performances. His extensive experience in high-pressure environments remains an essential asset for a side competing across multiple fronts this season.

Player Rating

Igor Zubeldia Elorza
24
Rating
18
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 45
🎯 Clutch 27
🎨 Style 50
📊 Ability 41
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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.

Igor Zubeldia Elorza is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Real Sociedad. Evidence: 18.0 Appearances.

Player DNA

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

A developing player working on their overall game.

Igor Zubeldia Elorza Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 33%
Weight 32%
Experience 63%

vs La Liga

Height 43%
Weight 39%
Experience 66%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 16 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 16 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 41 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 71 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 35 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 16
Shooting 16
Defense 41
Workrate 71
Passing 35
Key Strength 71 Workrate
Area to Watch 16 Dribbling

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Igor Zubeldia Elorza this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 15, 2026 Real Sociedad 3-1 Osasuna La Liga 96' 5.9 - - 65 Reale Arena
Mar 07, 2026 Atletico Madrid 3-2 Real Sociedad La Liga ' - - - 91 Metropolitano Stadium
Feb 28, 2026 Mallorca 0-1 Real Sociedad La Liga 91' 7.0 - - 22 Estadi Mallorca Son Moix
Feb 21, 2026 Real Sociedad 3-3 Oviedo La Liga ' - - - 100 Reale Arena
Feb 14, 2026 Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad La Liga 90' 6.2 - - 82 Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
Feb 07, 2026 Real Sociedad 3-1 Elche La Liga 93' 6.9 0 0 54 Reale Arena
Feb 01, 2026 Athletic Club 1-1 Real Sociedad La Liga 94' 7.2 0 0 63 San Mamés
Jan 25, 2026 Real Sociedad 3-1 Celta Vigo La Liga 51' 6.3 0 0 89 Reale Arena
Jan 18, 2026 Real Sociedad 2-1 Barcelona La Liga 97' 6.7 0 0 100 Reale Arena
Jan 09, 2026 Getafe 1-2 Real Sociedad La Liga 0' - 0 0 58 Coliseum
Dec 20, 2025 Levante 1-1 Real Sociedad La Liga 95' 6.5 0 0 60 Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
Dec 12, 2025 Real Sociedad 1-2 Girona La Liga 92' 7.2 0 1 59 Reale Arena
Nov 07, 2025 Elche 1-1 Real Sociedad La Liga 90' 7.3 0 0 44 Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
Nov 01, 2025 Real Sociedad 3-2 Athletic Club La Liga 90' 6.0 0 0 90 Reale Arena
Oct 24, 2025 Real Sociedad 2-1 Sevilla La Liga 90' 6.7 0 0 59 Reale Arena

Player Market Value

Track Igor Zubeldia Elorza's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €9.0M
Peak Value €30.0M (Q2'19)
€30.0M €15.0M €0
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