Ander Barrenetxea
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Ander Barrenetxea 2025/2026 season stats
As a left midfielder, Ander Barrenetxea has appeared in 30 La Liga matches this season, totalling 1,772 minutes at an average rating of 6.85. 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 | 30 | 1,772 | 3 | 5 | 45 | 30 | 6.85 |
 Copa Del Rey | 4 | 226 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6.67 |
| Total | 34 | 1,998 | 4 | 5 | 49 | 34 | 6.83 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.20 | 79 |
| Goal involvements | 8 | 0.41 | 87 |
| Shots | 34 | 1.70 | 78 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 0.60 | 77 |
| Shot accuracy | 32.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.27 | n/a | 60 |
| Big chances missed | 7 | 0.36 | 94 |
| Shots off target | 18 | 0.91 | 90 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.25 | 37 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Assists | 5 | 0.30 | 93 |
| Key passes | 45 | 2.30 | 96 |
| Chances created | 37 | 1.88 | 93 |
| Big chances created | 11 | 0.56 | 97 |
Ander Barrenetxea has taken 34 shots with 11 on target (32% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 52 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 78th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Ander Barrenetxea has 5 assists and 45 key passes , creating 11 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 48 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 93rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 726 | 36.90 | 33 |
| Accurate passes | 583 | 29.60 | 31 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Long balls won | 28 | 1.42 | 40 |
| Through balls won | 2 | 0.10 | 72 |
| Accurate crosses | 12 | 0.61 | 71 |
| Backward passes | 207 | 10.51 | 86 |
| Passes (final third) | 60 | 3.05 | 16 |
Ander Barrenetxea has completed 583 of 726 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 12 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 33rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 55 | 2.79 | 98 |
| Dribble attempts | 116 | 5.89 | 98 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 37 |
| Duels won | 124 | 6.30 | 78 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 0.46 | 26 |
| Touches | 1244 | 63.20 | 62 |
| Possession lost | 388 | 19.71 | 99 |
| Dribbled past | 16 | 0.81 | 38 |
| Fouls won | 30 | 1.52 | 57 |
| Dispossessed | 33 | 1.68 | 89 |
| Turnovers | 57 | 2.90 | 98 |
Ander Barrenetxea completes 55 dribbles at a 47% success rate and wins 124 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (26th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 30 | 1.52 | 32 |
| Tackles won | 18 | 0.91 | 42 |
| Interceptions | 16 | 0.81 | 50 |
| Clearances | 12 | 0.61 | 19 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 106 | 5.38 | 84 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.05 | 57 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Ander Barrenetxea makes 30 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 59 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 32nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 37 | 1.88 | 80 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.25 | 60 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 5 | 0.25 | 79 |
| Fouls per card | 7.40 | n/a | 70 |
| Foul involvements | 67 | 3.40 | 72 |
| 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 |
Ander Barrenetxea has committed 37 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.4 fouls.
Positions played
La LigaMainly left midfielder (11 appearances), also at left winger (6) and right midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Real Sociedad squad
A. Barrenetxea
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O. Óskarsson
21 yrs#9
M. Oyarzabal29 yrs#10
G. Guedes
29 yrs#11
T. Kubo
25 yrs#14
J. Karrikaburu23 yrs#19
C. Fernández30 yrs
J. Gorrotxategi24 yrs#4
B. Turrientes24 yrs#8
Y. Herrera
28 yrs#12
P. Marín23 yrs#15
C. Soler29 yrs#18
A. Zakharyan
23 yrs#21
L. Sucic
23 yrs#24
M. Goti24 yrs
Ander Barrenetxea previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.18 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 30 | 1,260 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 26 | 6.78 |
 Europa League | 10 | 490 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 7.16 |
| Copa Del Rey | 7 | 377 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 7.43 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 29 | 1,439 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 32 | 6.65 |
 Champions League | 7 | 399 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 7.23 |
| Copa Del Rey | 3 | 222 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7.38 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 23 | 871 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 21 | 6.86 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 11 | 547 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 6.22 |
| Europa League | 4 | 108 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6.96 |
| Copa Del Rey | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7.34 |
About Ander Barrenetxea
La Liga 2025/2026 season
This season in the La Liga, Ander Barrenetxea has scored 3 goals and 5 assists across 30 appearances (22 starts), totalling 1772 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Ander Barrenetxea has attempted 34 shots with 11 on target, a 32% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ander Barrenetxea has created 37 chances including 11 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 55 successful dribbles from 116 attempts (47% success rate). Ander Barrenetxea has contributed 45 key passes and 72 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ander Barrenetxea has registered 30 tackles (18 won), 16 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 583 from 726 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Ander Barrenetxea has won 124 of 285 total duels.
Discipline
Ander Barrenetxea has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 37 fouls and winning 30.
About Ander Barrenetxea
Ander Barrenetxea is a 24-year-old forward playing for Real Sociedad in the La Liga, representing Spain. Ander Barrenetxea is right-footed and wears the number 7 shirt. Born on 27 December 2001.
Most recent appearance
Ander Barrenetxea's most recent match was away at Girona on May 7th. Real Sociedad drew 1-1. Ander Barrenetxea played 34 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.85.
Recent matches
- June 12th3-4 lossvsValencia(0 mins)
- May 7th1-1 drawatGirona(34 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.85)
- October 9th2-2 drawvsReal Betis(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.78)
- January 30th1-0 lossatSevilla(82 mins, rating 5.62)
- May 19th3-3 drawatRayo Vallecano(56 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.95)
Teammates at Real Sociedad
Ander Barrenetxea currently plays alongside Jon Pacheco, Arsen Zakharyan, Javi López, Álex Remiro, Jon Martín, Jon Karrikaburu, Carlos Fernández, Orri Óskarsson, Ander Barrenetxea, Álvaro Odriozola, Yangel Herrera, Carlos Soler, Gonçalo Guedes, Jon Gorrotxategi, Luka Sucic, Beñat Turrientes, Unai Marrero, Jon Aramburu, Sergio Gómez, Pablo Marín, Takefusa Kubo, Aihen Muñoz, Kazunari Kita, Igor Zubeldia, Iñaki Rupérez, Mikel Oyarzabal and Mikel Goti at Real Sociedad.