Rafa Marín
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Percentile vs defenders
Match-by-match stats
Rafa Marín 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Rafa Marín has appeared in 23 La Liga matches this season, totalling 1,979 minutes at an average rating of 6.91. 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 | 23 | 1,979 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 39 | 6.91 |
 Champions League | 5 | 385 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6.77 |
 Copa Del Rey | 3 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7.20 |
| Total | 31 | 2,664 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 52 | 6.92 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.05 | 37 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.20 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.00 | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 20.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 97 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.18 | 32 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Key passes | 7 | 0.30 | 38 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.23 | 35 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.09 | 56 |
Rafa Marín has taken 5 shots with 1 on target (20% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 396 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 10th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Rafa Marín has 0 assists and 7 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 396 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1086 | 49.40 | 61 |
| Accurate passes | 980 | 44.60 | 66 |
| Pass accuracy | 90.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Long balls won | 73 | 3.32 | 87 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Backward passes | 32 | 1.46 | 1 |
| Passes (final third) | 97 | 4.41 | 36 |
Rafa Marín has completed 980 of 1086 passes at 90% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 61st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.09 | 19 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.09 | 8 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Duels won | 87 | 3.96 | 29 |
| Aerials won | 40 | 1.82 | 68 |
| Touches | 1371 | 62.30 | 40 |
| Possession lost | 116 | 5.28 | 6 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.45 | 38 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 0.36 | 20 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 0.32 | 16 |
Rafa Marín completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 87 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 39 | 1.77 | 45 |
| Tackles won | 23 | 1.05 | 51 |
| Interceptions | 20 | 0.91 | 37 |
| Clearances | 141 | 6.41 | 88 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 62 | 2.82 | 16 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 5 | 0.23 | 36 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.14 | 89 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 36 |
Rafa Marín makes 39 tackles and 20 interceptions , adding 141 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 51 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 45th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 0.73 | 18 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.05 | 10 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 16.00 | n/a | 97 |
| Foul involvements | 24 | 1.09 | 9 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Rafa Marín has committed 16 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 16 fouls.
Positions played
La LigaMainly left center back (11 appearances), also at right center back (10).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Rafa Marín previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 4 | 139 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.95 |
 Coppa Italia | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.75 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 33 | 2,448 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 6.53 |
| Copa Del Rey | 2 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.14 |
About Rafa Marín
La Liga 2025/2026 season
This season in the La Liga, Rafa Marín has scored 1 goal across 23 appearances (21 starts), totalling 1979 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Rafa Marín has attempted 5 shots with 1 on target, a 20% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rafa Marín has created 5 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). Rafa Marín has contributed 7 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rafa Marín has registered 39 tackles (23 won), 20 interceptions, and 141 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 980 from 1086 pass attempts, a 90% pass accuracy rate. Rafa Marín has won 87 of 146 total duels.
Discipline
Rafa Marín has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 8.
About Rafa Marín
Rafa Marín is a 24-year-old defender playing for Villarreal in the La Liga, representing Spain. Rafa Marín is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 19 May 2002.
Most recent appearance
Rafa Marín's most recent match was away at Atlético de Madrid on November 2nd. Villarreal won 5-1. Rafa Marín played 90 minutes, registering 2 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.47.
Recent matches
- November 2nd5-1 winvsAtlético de Madrid(90 mins, rating 7.47)
- June 12th2-0 lossatRayo Vallecano(90 mins, rating 6.23)
- June 30th2-3 lossvsSevilla(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 17th1-1 drawatMallorca(90 mins, rating 6.59)
- October 23rd5-1 winvsLevante(0 mins, rating 0)
Teammates at Villarreal
Rafa Marín currently plays alongside Nicolas Pépé, Georges Mikautadze, Alex Freeman, Ayoze Pérez, Sergi Cardona, Luiz Júnior, Logan Costa, Willy Kambwala, Rafa Marín, Tajon Buchanan, Hugo López, Arnau Tenas, Carlos Macià, Thomas Partey, Pau Navarro, Diego Conde, Renato Veiga, Alfonso Pedraza, Gerard Moreno, Alberto Moleiro, Alfon González, Juan Foyth, Tani Oluwaseyi, Pape Gueye, Santi Comesaña, Santiago Mouriño and Dani Parejo at Villarreal.