Rubén Sánchez
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Rubén Sánchez 2025/2026 season stats
As a right back, Rubén Sánchez has appeared in 21 La Liga matches this season, totalling 805 minutes at an average rating of 6.26. 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 | 21 | 805 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 6.26 |
 Copa Del Rey | 1 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.80 |
| Total | 22 | 878 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 6.28 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.11 | 66 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.90 | 84 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 42 |
| Shot accuracy | 13.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.78 | 98 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 73 |
| Key passes | 9 | 1.00 | 81 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.56 | 66 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.22 | 84 |
Rubén Sánchez has taken 8 shots with 1 on target (13% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 101 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 84th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Rubén Sánchez has 1 assist and 9 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 161 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 324 | 36.20 | 24 |
| Accurate passes | 244 | 27.30 | 18 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 6 |
| Long balls won | 17 | 1.90 | 54 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Accurate crosses | 10 | 1.12 | 93 |
| Backward passes | 30 | 3.35 | 27 |
| Passes (final third) | 75 | 8.39 | 91 |
Rubén Sánchez has completed 244 of 324 passes at 75% accuracy , plus 10 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 24th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 15 | 1.68 | 97 |
| Dribble attempts | 26 | 2.91 | 95 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 61 |
| Duels won | 51 | 5.70 | 86 |
| Aerials won | 14 | 1.57 | 57 |
| Touches | 582 | 65.10 | 53 |
| Possession lost | 164 | 18.34 | 99 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 1.23 | 87 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 1.34 | 87 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 1.12 | 96 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 1.45 | 86 |
Rubén Sánchez completes 15 dribbles at a 58% success rate and wins 51 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 12 | 1.34 | 24 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 1.12 | 57 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 1.12 | 57 |
| Clearances | 24 | 2.68 | 29 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 46 | 5.14 | 92 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.11 | 16 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.11 | 94 |
Rubén Sánchez makes 12 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 24 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 67 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 24th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 1.23 | 64 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.22 | 55 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 5.50 | n/a | 62 |
| Foul involvements | 23 | 2.57 | 81 |
| 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 |
Rubén Sánchez has committed 11 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
La LigaMainly right back (5 appearances), also at right winger (2) and right midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Rubén Sánchez previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga 2 | 31 | 1,991 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 35 | 6.75 |
| Copa Del Rey | 1 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.56 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga 2 | 27 | 1,737 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 39 | 6.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 18 | 900 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 31 | 6.83 |
| Copa Del Rey | 2 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.74 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 4 | 148 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5.18 |
About Rubén Sánchez
La Liga 2025/2026 season
This season in the La Liga, Rubén Sánchez has scored 1 assist across 21 appearances (8 starts), totalling 805 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Rubén Sánchez has attempted 8 shots with 1 on target, a 13% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rubén Sánchez has created 5 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 15 successful dribbles from 26 attempts (58% success rate). Rubén Sánchez has contributed 9 key passes and 35 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rubén Sánchez has registered 12 tackles (10 won), 10 interceptions, and 24 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 244 from 324 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Rubén Sánchez has won 51 of 102 total duels.
Discipline
Rubén Sánchez has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 12.
About Rubén Sánchez
Rubén Sánchez is a 25-year-old defender playing for Espanyol in the La Liga, representing Spain. Rubén Sánchez is right-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 4 February 2001.
Most recent appearance
Rubén Sánchez's most recent match was away at Real Sociedad on February 6th. Espanyol drew 1-1. Rubén Sánchez played 79 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.3.
Recent matches
- February 6th1-1 drawvsReal Sociedad(79 mins, rating 7.3)
- June 12th1-2 winatOsasuna(14 mins, rating 6.22)
- June 30th2-0 winvsAthletic Club(63 mins, rating 6.56)
- March 25th2-1 lossatSevilla(66 mins, rating 6.12)
- May 6th0-2 lossvsReal Madrid(61 mins, rating 6.94)
Teammates at Espanyol
Rubén Sánchez currently plays alongside Antoniu Roca, Álex Calatrava, Edu Expósito, Pere Milla, Rafel Bauzà, Urko González de Zárate, Pol Lozano, Miguel Rubio, Gabriel Moscardo, Ludovic Taillandier, Javi Hernández, Roberto Fernández, Pablo Ramón, Marcos Fernández, Quilindschy Hartman, Marko Dmitrovic, Roger Hinojo, Kike García, Clemens Riedel, Ángel Fortuño, Omar El Hilali, Javi Puado, Jofre Carreras, Tyrhys Dolan, Rubén Sánchez, José Gragera, Pol Tristán and José Salinas at Espanyol.