Javi Galán
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Javi Galán 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Javi Galán has appeared in 25 La Liga matches this season, totalling 1,807 minutes at an average rating of 6.88. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other La Liga defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 25 | 1,807 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 48 | 6.88 |
 Copa Del Rey | 2 | 147 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 6.81 |
 Champions League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.52 |
| Total | 28 | 2,044 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 65 | 6.86 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.05 | 37 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.30 | 23 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.00 | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.20 | 38 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.05 | 23 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 90 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.00 | 28 |
| Key passes | 30 | 1.50 | 95 |
| Chances created | 22 | 1.10 | 89 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.10 | 59 |
Javi Galán has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 301 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 23rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Javi Galán has 1 assist and 30 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 82 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 906 | 45.10 | 50 |
| Accurate passes | 760 | 37.90 | 47 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 41 | 2.04 | 58 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Accurate crosses | 31 | 1.54 | 99 |
| Backward passes | 148 | 7.37 | 77 |
| Passes (final third) | 126 | 6.28 | 69 |
Javi Galán has completed 760 of 906 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 31 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 50th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 40 | 1.99 | 97 |
| Dribble attempts | 64 | 3.19 | 96 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 69 |
| Duels won | 136 | 6.77 | 96 |
| Aerials won | 14 | 0.70 | 17 |
| Touches | 1553 | 77.30 | 87 |
| Possession lost | 304 | 15.14 | 90 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 0.60 | 58 |
| Fouls won | 40 | 1.99 | 97 |
| Dispossessed | 16 | 0.80 | 86 |
| Turnovers | 34 | 1.69 | 93 |
Javi Galán completes 40 dribbles at a 63% success rate and wins 136 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (17th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 48 | 2.39 | 80 |
| Tackles won | 30 | 1.49 | 81 |
| Interceptions | 29 | 1.44 | 86 |
| Clearances | 58 | 2.89 | 31 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 88 | 4.38 | 75 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 2 | 0.10 | 13 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 53 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 36 |
Javi Galán makes 48 tackles and 29 interceptions , adding 58 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 38 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 80th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 32 | 1.59 | 83 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.15 | 27 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 10.67 | n/a | 95 |
| Foul involvements | 72 | 3.59 | 95 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Javi Galán has committed 32 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10.7 fouls.
Positions played
La LigaMainly left back (18 appearances), also at left wing back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 25 | 1,789 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 53 | 6.99 |
| Copa Del Rey | 6 | 385 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 7.19 |
| Champions League | 6 | 494 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 7.01 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 19 | 1,161 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 45 | 6.96 |
| Champions League | 4 | 252 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 6.91 |
| Copa Del Rey | 3 | 270 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 7.62 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 37 | 3,163 | 0 | 4 | 52 | 105 | 7.00 |
| Copa Del Rey | 3 | 210 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4.69 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 37 | 3,300 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 108 | 7.00 |
| Copa Del Rey | 2 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.04 |
About Javi Galán
La Liga 2025/2026 season
This season in the La Liga, Javi Galán has scored 1 assist across 25 appearances (20 starts), totalling 1807 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Javi Galán has attempted 6 shots with 1 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Javi Galán has created 22 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 40 successful dribbles from 64 attempts (63% success rate). Javi Galán has contributed 30 key passes and 93 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Javi Galán has registered 48 tackles (30 won), 29 interceptions, and 58 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 760 from 906 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Javi Galán has won 136 of 242 total duels.
Discipline
Javi Galán has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 32 fouls and winning 40.
About Javi Galán
Javi Galán is a 31-year-old defender playing for Celta de Vigo in the La Liga, representing Spain. Javi Galán is left-footed. Born on 19 November 1994.
Most recent appearance
Javi Galán's most recent match was away at Getafe on February 6th. Celta de Vigo lost 1-0. Javi Galán played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.67.
Recent matches
- February 6th1-0 lossatGetafe(90 mins, rating 6.67)
- June 12th1-2 lossvsEspanyol(23 mins, rating 7.11)
- January 16th1-2 lossvsAtlético de Madrid(60 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.47)
- January 12th3-2 lossatLevante(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 9th1-2 lossvsFC Barcelona(90 mins, rating 6.54)
Teammates at Celta de Vigo
Javi Galán currently plays alongside Hugo Sotelo, Javi Rueda, Miguel Román, Ilaix Moriba, Ionuț Radu, Ferran Jutglà, Marcos Alonso, Aleix Febas, Iago Aspas, Williot Swedberg, Carles Pérez, Carlos Domínguez, Yoel Lago, Jones El-Abdellaoui, Carlos Dotor, Borja Iglesias, Javi Rodríguez, Carl Starfelt, Unai Núñez, Sergio Carreira, Pablo Durán, Hugo Álvarez, Manu Fernández, Iván Villar, Damián Rodríguez, Javi Galán, Manu Sánchez, Matías Vecino and Álvaro Núñez at Celta de Vigo.