Unai Núñez stats
Spain
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U. Núñez
EspanyolDefenderBefore the next match
Racing Santander v Espanyol, Saturday
What Racing Santander allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Racing Santander in their last 20 matches; league average from the La Liga.
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As a left center back, Unai Núñez has appeared in 6 La Liga matches this season, totalling 449 minutes at an average rating of 6.80. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other La Liga defenders.
Attacking stats
Unai Núñez has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 225 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 37th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Unai Núñez has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 150 minutes. Unai Núñez has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 40th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Unai Núñez has completed 252 of 296 passes at 85% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 75th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Unai Núñez completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 24 duels .
Defending stats
Unai Núñez makes 8 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 26 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 47th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Unai Núñez has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
La LigaMainly left center back (3 appearances), also at right center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Espanyol squad
J. Puado
28 yrs#7
R. Fernández24 yrs#9
P. Milla34 yrs#11
B. Zaragoza25 yrs#15
J. Carreras25 yrs#17
M. Fernández23 yrs#18
K. García36 yrs#19
T. Dolan
24 yrs#24
U. González de Zárate25 yrs#4
E. Expósito30 yrs#8
P. Lozano27 yrs#10
G. Moscardo
21 yrs#20
Á. Calatrava26 yrs#22
R. Bauzà21 yrs#26
J. Hernández22 yrs#28
24 yrs
23 yrs
35 yrs
26 yrs
34 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 17 | 1,266 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 6.66 |
 La Liga | 13 | 912 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 6.74 |
 Coppa Italia | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.87 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 11 | 651 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5.87 |
 Europa League | 4 | 280 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7.21 |
 Copa Del Rey | 1 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.20 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 34 | 2,802 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 50 | 7.03 |
| Copa Del Rey | 3 | 245 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7.14 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 36 | 3,151 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 47 | 6.83 |
| Copa Del Rey | 3 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5.13 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 9 | 621 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.73 |
About Unai Núñez
La Liga 2026/2027 season
This season in the La Liga, Unai Núñez has featured across 6 appearances (5 starts), totalling 449 minutes. Unai Núñez has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.07 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Unai Núñez has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Unai Núñez has contributed 3 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Unai Núñez has registered 8 tackles (5 won), 7 interceptions, and 26 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 252 from 296 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Unai Núñez has won 24 of 37 total duels.
Discipline
Unai Núñez has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 4.
About Unai Núñez
Unai Núñez is a 29-year-old defender playing for Espanyol in the La Liga, representing Spain. Unai Núñez is right-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 30 January 1997.
Most recent appearance
Unai Núñez's most recent match was at home against Atlético de Madrid on October 11th. Espanyol lost 0-1. Unai Núñez played 26 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.21.
Recent matches
- October 11th0-1 lossvsAtlético de Madrid(26 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.21)
- September 2nd1-1 drawatMálaga(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 4th1-3 lossvsElche(67 mins, rating 7.51)
- September 24th2-1 lossatRayo Vallecano(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 15th0-2 winatOsasuna(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Unai Núñez and Espanyol are next in action on March 13th against Racing Santander in the La Liga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Racing Santander vs Espanyol match preview.
Teammates at Espanyol
Unai Núñez currently plays alongside Andoni Gorosabel, Pol Lozano, Jofre Carreras, Marko Dmitrovic, Gabriel Moscardo, Clemens Riedel, Kike García, Urko González de Zárate, Omar El Hilali, Quilindschy Hartman, Unai Núñez, Javi Puado, Edu Expósito, Pere Milla, Rafel Bauzà, Javi Hernández, Roberto Fernández, Bryan Zaragoza, Tyrhys Dolan, Leandro Cabrera, Ángel Fortuño, Álex Calatrava, Roger Hinojo, Marcos Fernández and Vanja Drkusic at Espanyol.