Mikel Vesga
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Mikel Vesga 2025/2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Mikel Vesga has appeared in 23 La Liga matches this season, totalling 443 minutes at an average rating of 5.98. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other La Liga midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 23 | 443 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 5.98 |
 Champions League | 6 | 247 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6.51 |
 Copa Del Rey | 4 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.61 |
| Total | 33 | 828 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 29 | 6.15 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.60 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 15 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 15 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.20 | 81 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.61 | 74 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.80 | 31 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.41 | 14 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 11 |
Mikel Vesga has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 148 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 17th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Mikel Vesga has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 222 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 19th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 283 | 57.50 | 86 |
| Accurate passes | 217 | 44.10 | 73 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 3.66 | 92 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Backward passes | 46 | 9.35 | 74 |
| Passes (final third) | 52 | 10.56 | 97 |
Mikel Vesga has completed 217 of 283 passes at 77% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 86th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 7 | 1.42 | 82 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 1.83 | 56 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 96 |
| Duels won | 47 | 9.55 | 98 |
| Aerials won | 15 | 3.05 | 96 |
| Touches | 384 | 78.00 | 91 |
| Possession lost | 89 | 18.08 | 95 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 2.23 | 99 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 1.63 | 63 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 1.22 | 64 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 1.63 | 58 |
Mikel Vesga completes 7 dribbles at a 78% success rate and wins 47 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 18 | 3.66 | 98 |
| Tackles won | 11 | 2.23 | 99 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 1.83 | 99 |
| Clearances | 10 | 2.03 | 86 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 38 | 7.72 | 100 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.41 | 99 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Mikel Vesga makes 18 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 25 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 98th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 1.63 | 69 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 3 |
| Foul involvements | 16 | 3.25 | 64 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Mikel Vesga has committed 8 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
La LigaMainly right defensive midfielder (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Mikel Vesga previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 25 | 988 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 24 | 6.53 |
 Europa League | 7 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5.56 |
| Copa Del Rey | 1 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.96 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 27 | 1,535 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 41 | 6.90 |
| Copa Del Rey | 5 | 283 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 7.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 36 | 2,575 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 56 | 7.01 |
| Copa Del Rey | 7 | 647 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 6.03 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 32 | 1,357 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 27 | 6.36 |
| Copa Del Rey | 5 | 469 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 7.20 |
About Mikel Vesga
La Liga 2025/2026 season
This season in the La Liga, Mikel Vesga has featured across 23 appearances (1 starts), totalling 443 minutes. Mikel Vesga has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mikel Vesga has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 7 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (78% success rate). Mikel Vesga has contributed 4 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mikel Vesga has registered 18 tackles (11 won), 9 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 217 from 283 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Mikel Vesga has won 47 of 84 total duels.
Discipline
Mikel Vesga has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 8.
About Mikel Vesga
Mikel Vesga is a 33-year-old midfielder playing for Athletic Club in the La Liga, representing Spain. Mikel Vesga is left-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 8 April 1993.
Most recent appearance
Mikel Vesga's most recent match was away at Real Madrid on February 6th. Athletic Club lost 4-2. Mikel Vesga played 5 minutes with a match rating of 6.39.
Recent matches
- February 6th4-2 lossatReal Madrid(5 mins, rating 6.39)
- June 12th1-1 drawvsCelta de Vigo(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 30th2-0 lossatEspanyol(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 19th0-1 lossvsValencia(19 mins, rating 6.58)
- April 27th2-4 winatDeportivo Alavés(0 mins, rating 0)
Teammates at Athletic Club
Mikel Vesga currently plays alongside Yuri Berchiche, Álvaro Djaló, Beñat Prados, Beñat Gerenabarrena, Álex Berenguer, Dani Vivian, Selton Sánchez, Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Yeray Álvarez, Maroan Sannadi, Andoni Gorosabel, Mikel Vesga, Hugo Rincón, Peio Canales, Álex Padilla, Adama Boiro, Nico Williams, Iñaki Williams, Alejandro Rego, Unai Egiluz, Robert Navarro, Nico Serrano, Gorka Guruzeta, Jesús Areso, Oihan Sancet, Aymeric Laporte, Unai Simón, Mikel Jauregizar, Aitor Paredes, Julen Agirrezabala and Unai Vencedor at Athletic Club.