Javi Rueda
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Match-by-match stats
Javi Rueda 2025/2026 season stats
As a right wing back, Javi Rueda has appeared in 26 La Liga matches this season, totalling 1,405 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 26 | 1,405 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 20 | 6.80 |
 Europa League | 11 | 633 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 22 | 7.02 |
| Total | 37 | 2,038 | 4 | 7 | 27 | 42 | 6.87 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 82 |
| Goal involvements | 8 | 0.51 | 99 |
| Shots | 11 | 0.70 | 69 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.20 | 69 |
| Shot accuracy | 27.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Shot conversion | 18.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.67 | n/a | 92 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.13 | 84 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.38 | 74 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.13 | 53 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Assists | 6 | 0.40 | 99 |
| Key passes | 15 | 1.00 | 81 |
| Chances created | 12 | 0.77 | 77 |
| Big chances created | 7 | 0.45 | 97 |
Javi Rueda has taken 11 shots with 3 on target (27% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 128 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 69th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Javi Rueda has 6 assists and 15 key passes , creating 7 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 117 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 99th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 532 | 34.10 | 18 |
| Accurate passes | 407 | 26.10 | 15 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 10 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 1.35 | 24 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 0.45 | 67 |
| Backward passes | 155 | 9.93 | 91 |
| Passes (final third) | 59 | 3.78 | 19 |
Javi Rueda has completed 407 of 532 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 18th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 21 | 1.35 | 94 |
| Dribble attempts | 41 | 2.63 | 93 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 49 |
| Duels won | 70 | 4.48 | 49 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 0.58 | 12 |
| Touches | 916 | 58.70 | 27 |
| Possession lost | 231 | 14.80 | 88 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.58 | 53 |
| Fouls won | 21 | 1.35 | 88 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.45 | 61 |
| Turnovers | 24 | 1.54 | 88 |
Javi Rueda completes 21 dribbles at a 51% success rate and wins 70 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (12th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 20 | 1.28 | 19 |
| Tackles won | 12 | 0.77 | 21 |
| Interceptions | 21 | 1.35 | 80 |
| Clearances | 33 | 2.11 | 14 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 53 | 3.40 | 39 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 36 |
Javi Rueda makes 20 tackles and 21 interceptions , adding 33 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 70 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 19th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 25 | 1.60 | 85 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.38 | 88 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 4.17 | n/a | 41 |
| Foul involvements | 46 | 2.95 | 86 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Javi Rueda has committed 25 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.2 fouls.
Positions played
La LigaMainly right wing back (16 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the La Liga, Javi Rueda has scored 2 goals and 6 assists across 26 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1405 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Javi Rueda has attempted 11 shots with 3 on target, a 27% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Javi Rueda has created 12 chances including 7 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 21 successful dribbles from 41 attempts (51% success rate). Javi Rueda has contributed 15 key passes and 29 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Javi Rueda has registered 20 tackles (12 won), 21 interceptions, and 33 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 407 from 532 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Javi Rueda has won 70 of 148 total duels.
Discipline
Javi Rueda has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 25 fouls and winning 21.
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 away at Sevilla on February 6th. Celta de Vigo won 1-0. Javi Rueda played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.
Recent matches
- February 6th1-0 winvsSevilla(90 mins, rating 7)
- June 12th1-1 drawatAthletic Club(46 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.58)
- October 4th2-3 lossvsLevante(66 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.98)
- July 19th3-1 winvsElche(46 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.28)
- March 5th2-1 lossatVillarreal(0 mins, rating 0)
Teammates at Celta de Vigo
Javi Rueda currently plays alongside Hugo Sotelo, Javi Rueda, Miguel Román, Ilaix Moriba, Ionuț Radu, Ferran Jutglà, Marcos Alonso, Aleix Febas, Iago Aspas, Williot Swedberg, Carles Pérez, Carlos Domínguez, Yoel Lago, Jones El-Abdellaoui, Carlos Dotor, Borja Iglesias, Javi Rodríguez, Carl Starfelt, Unai Núñez, Sergio Carreira, Pablo Durán, Hugo Álvarez, Manu Fernández, Iván Villar, Damián Rodríguez, Javi Galán, Manu Sánchez, Matías Vecino and Álvaro Núñez at Celta de Vigo.