Pol Valentín
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Pol Valentín 2025/2026 season stats
As a right wing back, Pol Valentín has appeared in 33 Championship matches this season, totalling 2,006 minutes at an average rating of 6.58. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 33 | 2,006 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 71 | 6.58 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.80 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.76 |
| Total | 36 | 2,247 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 75 | 6.60 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.09 | 52 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.20 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 11 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.04 | 51 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.18 | 27 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.09 | 25 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Key passes | 12 | 0.50 | 49 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.36 | 46 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.09 | 54 |
Pol Valentín has taken 5 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 401 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 9th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Pol Valentín has 2 assists and 12 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 251 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 74th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 508 | 22.80 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 325 | 14.60 | 2 |
| Pass accuracy | 64.0% | n/a | 2 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 0.81 | 9 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Accurate crosses | 11 | 0.49 | 69 |
| Backward passes | 73 | 3.28 | 24 |
| Passes (final third) | 72 | 3.23 | 11 |
Pol Valentín has completed 325 of 508 passes at 64% accuracy , plus 11 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 2nd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 25 | 1.12 | 95 |
| Dribble attempts | 47 | 2.11 | 91 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 60 |
| Duels won | 129 | 5.79 | 69 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 0.58 | 3 |
| Touches | 1121 | 50.30 | 11 |
| Possession lost | 339 | 15.21 | 70 |
| Dribbled past | 20 | 0.90 | 92 |
| Fouls won | 26 | 1.17 | 83 |
| Dispossessed | 21 | 0.94 | 88 |
| Turnovers | 28 | 1.26 | 77 |
Pol Valentín completes 25 dribbles at a 53% success rate and wins 129 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (3rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 71 | 3.19 | 97 |
| Tackles won | 49 | 2.20 | 98 |
| Interceptions | 27 | 1.21 | 62 |
| Clearances | 70 | 3.14 | 27 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 87 | 3.90 | 63 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 8 | 0.36 | 60 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.09 | 81 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.04 | 85 |
Pol Valentín makes 71 tackles and 27 interceptions , adding 70 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 28 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 97th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 25 | 1.12 | 75 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.09 | 20 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 12.50 | n/a | 98 |
| Foul involvements | 51 | 2.29 | 83 |
| 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 |
Pol Valentín has committed 25 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 12.5 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right wing back (17 appearances), also at right midfielder (4) and right back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Pol Valentín previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 34 | 1,514 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 47 | 6.73 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 224 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 7.75 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 36 | 2,205 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 53 | 6.54 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6.94 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.52 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga 2 | 22 | 905 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 6.71 |
 Copa Del Rey | 2 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga 2 | 32 | 2,483 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 62 | 6.82 |
| Copa Del Rey | 1 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.14 |
About Pol Valentín
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Pol Valentín has scored 2 assists across 33 appearances (22 starts), totalling 2006 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Pol Valentín has attempted 5 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Pol Valentín has created 8 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 25 successful dribbles from 47 attempts (53% success rate). Pol Valentín has contributed 12 key passes and 60 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Pol Valentín has registered 71 tackles (49 won), 27 interceptions, and 70 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 325 from 508 pass attempts, a 64% pass accuracy rate. Pol Valentín has won 129 of 243 total duels.
Discipline
Pol Valentín has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 25 fouls and winning 26.
About Pol Valentín
Pol Valentín is a 29-year-old defender playing for Preston North End in the Championship, representing Spain. Pol Valentín is right-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 21 February 1997.
Most recent appearance
Pol Valentín's most recent match was away at Sheffield United on November 13th. Preston North End won 2-3. Pol Valentín played 63 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.8.
Recent matches
- October 2nd1-3 lossvsSouthampton(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 13th2-3 winatSheffield United(63 mins, rating 6.8)
- March 13th2-1 lossatBirmingham City(73 mins, rating 6.51)
- September 14th0-2 lossvsWest Bromwich Albion(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 16th1-2 winatCharlton Athletic(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Pol Valentín and Preston North End are next in action on May 7th against Huddersfield Town in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Preston North End vs Huddersfield Town match preview.
Teammates at Preston North End
Pol Valentín currently plays alongside Andrija Vukcevic, Liam Lindsay, Odeluga Offiah, M. Wilson, Pol Valentín, Andrew Hughes, Kacper Pasiek, Brad Potts, Kaedyn Kamara, Andrew Moran, Theo Carroll, Ben Whiteman, Alfie Devine, Thierry Small, Lee Nicholls, Jordan Andrew Thompson, Lewis Gibson, Kitt Nelson, Jusef Erabi, Milutin Osmajic, David Cornell, Jordan Storey, Callum Lang, Alistair Edward McCann and Daniel Iversen at Preston North End.