Rafa Rodríguez stats
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R. Rodríguez
MálagaMidfielderBefore the next match
Deportivo Alavés v Málaga, Friday
What Deportivo Alavés allow left central midfielders
Position stats9 appearances at LCM against Deportivo Alavés in their last 20 matches; league average from the La Liga.
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As a defensive midfielder, Rafa Rodríguez has appeared in 5 La Liga matches this season, totalling 222 minutes at an average rating of 6.78. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other La Liga midfielders.
Attacking stats
Rafa Rodríguez has taken 10 shots with 2 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 22 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 98th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Rafa Rodríguez has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 111 minutes. Rafa Rodríguez has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Rafa Rodríguez has completed 115 of 133 passes at 86% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 71st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Rafa Rodríguez completes 2 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 13 duels .
Defending stats
Rafa Rodríguez makes 3 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 7 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 74 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 30th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Rafa Rodríguez has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
La LigaMainly defensive midfielder (2 appearances), also at right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Málaga squad
H. Abaida
24 yrs#7
Chupe22 yrs#9
D. Larrubia24 yrs#10
J. Muñoz27 yrs#11
E. Jauregi30 yrs#17
J. Cruz
26 yrs#19
A. Niño Heredia22 yrs#21
J. Lobete26 yrs#24
J. Cajuste
27 yrs#2
R. Enríquez25 yrs#6
C. Dotor25 yrs#8R. Rodríguez23 yrs#14
P. Martínez28 yrs#18
D. Lorenzo23 yrs#22
I. Merino20 yrs#23
A. Ochoa19 yrs#35
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga 2 | 42 | 1,410 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 26 | 6.25 |
 Copa Del Rey | 2 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.38 |
About Rafa Rodríguez
La Liga 2026/2027 season
This season in the La Liga, Rafa Rodríguez has featured across 5 appearances (3 starts), totalling 222 minutes. Rafa Rodríguez has attempted 10 shots with 2 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.36 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rafa Rodríguez has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (50% success rate). Rafa Rodríguez has contributed 2 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rafa Rodríguez has registered 3 tackles (2 won), 3 interceptions, and 7 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 115 from 133 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Rafa Rodríguez has won 13 of 26 total duels.
Discipline
Rafa Rodríguez has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 5.
About Rafa Rodríguez
Rafa Rodríguez is a 23-year-old midfielder playing for Málaga in the La Liga, representing Spain. Rafa Rodríguez is right-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 10 July 2003.
Most recent appearance
Rafa Rodríguez's most recent match was at home against Espanyol on September 2nd. Málaga drew 1-1. Rafa Rodríguez played 62 minutes, registering 3 shots with a match rating of 7.04.
Recent matches
- January 10th2-5 lossvsReal Sociedad(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 2nd1-1 drawvsEspanyol(62 mins, rating 7.04)
- November 7th1-0 lossatGetafe(74 mins, rating 6.98)
- June 29th1-3 lossvsVillarreal(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 8th1-1 drawatCelta de Vigo(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Rafa Rodríguez and Málaga are next in action on December 31st against Deportivo Alavés in the La Liga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Deportivo Alavés vs Málaga match preview.
Teammates at Málaga
Rafa Rodríguez currently plays alongside Adam Aznou, Juan Berrocal, Jens Cajuste, Carlos Dotor, Pablo Martínez, Rafita Garrido, Diego Murillo, Izan Merino, Ramón Enríquez, Alfonso Herrero, Einar Galilea, Carlos López, Dani Lorenzo, Adrián Niño Heredia, Ángel Recio, Haitam Abaida, Aarón Ochoa, Chupe, Rafa Rodríguez, Joaquín Muñoz, Eneko Jauregi, José Salinas, Carlos Puga, Juan Cruz, Julen Lobete, Álex Pastor, David Larrubia and Fernando Calero at Málaga.