Rubén Sánchez stats
Spain
Match-by-match stats
R. Sánchez
ElcheDefender
R. Sánchez vs Rayo Vallecano
2 games played, 1 more on the benchRubén Sánchez's next match is on Saturday at 13:00 against Rayo Vallecano. See how Rubén Sánchez did in earlier matches against Rayo Vallecano.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Apr 23, 2026 | |||||||||||
| Dec 7, 2025 | |||||||||||
| Aug 19, 2022 |
RAYvELC
Saturday 13:00Sat 13:00Before the next match
Rayo Vallecano v Elche, SaturdayWhat Rayo Vallecano allow right backs
Position stats15 appearances at RB against Rayo Vallecano in their last 20 matches; league average from the La Liga.
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Odds OutliersRubén Sánchez 2026/2027 season stats
As a right wing back, Rubén Sánchez has appeared in 5 La Liga matches this season, totalling 186 minutes at an average rating of 6.65. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other La Liga defenders.
Attacking stats
Rubén Sánchez has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 62 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 94th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Rubén Sánchez has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 186 minutes. Rubén Sánchez has set up 1 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 40th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Rubén Sánchez has completed 76 of 86 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 35th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Rubén Sánchez completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 12 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (35th percentile).
Defending stats
Rubén Sánchez makes 4 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 47 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 62nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Rubén Sánchez has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
La LigaMainly right wing back (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Elche squad
Y. Santiago
23 yrs#7
E. Ponce
29 yrs#9
G. Valera24 yrs#11
F. Niño25 yrs#14
Josan36 yrs#17
G. Diangana
28 yrs#19
T. Morente29 yrs#20
L. Cepeda
23 yrs#21
A. Osorio24 yrs#24
A. Houary21 yrs#29
A. Boayar21 yrs#32
F. Redondo23 yrs#5
M. Aguado26 yrs#8
F. Buonanotte21 yrs#10
G. Villar28 yrs#12
M. Neto
23 yrs#16
T. Lemar
30 yrs#18J. Morcillo20 yrs#47
23 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| 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 |
2024/2025
| 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 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga 2 | 27 | 1,737 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 39 | 6.80 |
2022/2023
| 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 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 4 | 148 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5.18 |
About Rubén Sánchez
La Liga 2026/2027 season
This season in the La Liga, Rubén Sánchez has featured across 5 appearances (1 starts), totalling 186 minutes. Rubén Sánchez has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.08 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rubén Sánchez has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Rubén Sánchez has contributed 1 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rubén Sánchez has registered 4 tackles (2 won), 3 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 76 from 86 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Rubén Sánchez has won 12 of 25 total duels.
Discipline
Rubén Sánchez has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 2.
About Rubén Sánchez
Rubén Sánchez is a 25-year-old defender playing for Elche in the La Liga, representing Spain. Rubén Sánchez is right-footed and wears the number 22 shirt. Born on 4 February 2001.
Most recent appearance
Rubén Sánchez's most recent match was away at Villarreal on January 12th. Elche drew 0-0. Rubén Sánchez played 7 minutes with a match rating of 6.54.
Recent matches
- January 12th0-0 drawatVillarreal(7 mins, rating 6.54)
- May 8th0-0 drawvsCelta de Vigo(90 mins, rating 7.24)
- March 4th1-3 winatEspanyol(53 mins, rating 6.68)
- January 6th2-3 lossvsReal Madrid(22 mins, rating 6.58)
- June 17th1-1 drawatAthletic Club(14 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.22)
Next fixture
Rubén Sánchez and Elche are next in action on December 10th against Rayo Vallecano in the La Liga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Rayo Vallecano vs Elche match preview.
Teammates at Elche
Rubén Sánchez currently plays alongside Pedro Bigas, Víctor Chust, Yago Santiago, Facundo Buonanotte, Germán Valera, Grady Diangana, Alejandro Iturbe, Matías Dituro, Bambo Diaby, Javi Morcillo, Ezequiel Ponce, Adam Boayar, Fer Niño, Federico Redondo, Ali Houary, Matia Barzic, Abiel Osorio, Buba Sangaré, Lucas Cepeda, Martim Neto, Marc Aguado, Thomas Lemar, Josan, Roy Revivo, Tete Morente, Rubén Sánchez, Gonzalo Villar and Kevin Lomónaco at Elche.