Javi Rueda stats
Spain
Match-by-match stats
J. Rueda
Celta VigoDefenderBefore the next match
Celtic v Celta Vigo, Thursday
What Celtic allow right wing backs
Position stats5 appearances at RWB against Celtic in their last 20 matches; league average from the Premiership.
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As a right wing back, Javi Rueda has appeared in 9 La Liga matches this season, totalling 509 minutes at an average rating of 6.67. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other La Liga defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 9 | 509 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 6.67 |
 Europa League | 1 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.75 |
| Total | 10 | 594 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 6.68 |
Attacking stats
Javi Rueda has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 127 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 64th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Javi Rueda has 0 assists and 6 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 85 minutes. Javi Rueda has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 40th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Javi Rueda has completed 149 of 181 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 14th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Javi Rueda completes 5 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 27 duels .
Defending stats
Javi Rueda makes 7 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 13 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 73 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 27th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Javi Rueda has committed 11 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.7 fouls.
Positions played
La LigaMainly right wing back (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Celta Vigo squad
B. Iglesias
33 yrs#7
F. Jutglà27 yrs#9
I. Aspas39 yrs#10
P. Durán25 yrs#11
H. González23 yrs#16
W. Swedberg
22 yrs#19
H. Álvarez23 yrs#23
C. Driouech
24 yrs#24
J. El-Abdellaoui
20 yrs#39
23 yrs
22 yrs
27 yrs
28 yrs
29 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 26 | 1,405 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 20 | 6.80 |
| Europa League | 11 | 633 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 22 | 7.02 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga 2 | 30 | 2,147 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 57 | 6.86 |
About Javi Rueda
La Liga 2026/2027 season
This season in the La Liga, Javi Rueda has featured across 9 appearances (5 starts), totalling 509 minutes. Javi Rueda has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.11 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Javi Rueda has created 6 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (56% success rate). Javi Rueda has contributed 6 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Javi Rueda has registered 7 tackles (6 won), 8 interceptions, and 13 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 149 from 181 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Javi Rueda has won 27 of 60 total duels.
Discipline
Javi Rueda has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 8.
About Javi Rueda
Javi Rueda is a 24-year-old defender playing for Celta de Vigo in the La Liga, representing Spain. Javi Rueda is right-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 8 May 2002.
Most recent appearance
Javi Rueda's most recent match was at home against Deportivo Alavés on October 8th. Celta Vigo won 2-1. Javi Rueda played 44 minutes with a match rating of 6.39.
Recent matches
- October 8th2-1 winvsDeportivo Alavés(44 mins, rating 6.39)
- February 5th1-2 lossvsJuventus(85 mins, rating 6.75)
- May 8th0-0 drawatElche(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.78)
- August 17th5-0 winvsRacing Santander(46 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.3)
- June 10th1-0 lossatOmonia Nicosia(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Javi Rueda and Celta de Vigo are next in action on April 6th against Celtic in the Europa League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Celtic vs Celta de Vigo match preview.
Teammates at Celta de Vigo
Javi Rueda currently plays alongside Marcos Alonso, Miguel Román, Javi Rodríguez, Iago Aspas, Borja Iglesias, Hugo Álvarez, Sergio Carreira, Sebastián Cáceres, Ilaix Moriba, Hugo González, Abdoulaye Faye, Williot Swedberg, Javi Rueda, Pablo Durán, Aleix Febas, Javi Galán, Ferran Jutglà, Yoel Lago, Carl Starfelt, Álvaro Núñez, Hugo Burcio, Couhaib Driouech, Altay Bayındır, Iván Villar, Jones El-Abdellaoui and Ionuț Radu at Celta de Vigo.