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Mikel Villanueva
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M. Villanueva
Mikel Villanueva 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Mikel Villanueva has appeared in 30 Pro League matches this season, totalling 2,518 minutes at an average rating of 6.71. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Pro League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 36 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.04 | 44 |
| Shots | 9 | 0.30 | 33 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 50 |
| Shot accuracy | 22.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Shot conversion | 11.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 86 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.18 | 44 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.07 | 32 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.20 | 28 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.18 | 37 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.04 | 49 |
Mikel Villanueva has taken 9 shots with 2 on target (22% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 280 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 33rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Mikel Villanueva has 0 assists and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 504 minutes. Mikel Villanueva has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1482 | 53.00 | 89 |
| Accurate passes | 1342 | 48.00 | 89 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Long balls won | 104 | 3.72 | 92 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Backward passes | 77 | 2.75 | 24 |
| Passes (final third) | 102 | 3.65 | 27 |
Mikel Villanueva has completed 1342 of 1482 passes at 91% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 89th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 0.36 | 53 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 0.43 | 34 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 91 |
| Duels won | 102 | 3.65 | 36 |
| Aerials won | 45 | 1.61 | 75 |
| Touches | 1799 | 64.30 | 80 |
| Possession lost | 166 | 5.93 | 17 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.36 | 18 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.21 | 8 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.25 | 43 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Mikel Villanueva completes 10 dribbles at a 83% success rate and wins 102 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 43 | 1.54 | 43 |
| Tackles won | 27 | 0.97 | 47 |
| Interceptions | 30 | 1.07 | 49 |
| Clearances | 127 | 4.54 | 75 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 91 | 3.25 | 29 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 5 | 0.18 | 95 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.04 | 77 |
Mikel Villanueva makes 43 tackles and 30 interceptions , adding 127 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 59 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 43rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 28 | 1.00 | 44 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.11 | 27 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 9.33 | n/a | 89 |
| Foul involvements | 34 | 1.22 | 17 |
| 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 |
Mikel Villanueva has committed 28 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9.3 fouls.
Positions played
Pro LeagueMainly left center back (28 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Mikel Villanueva previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liga Portugal | 19 | 1,340 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 6.62 |
 Europa Conference League | 5 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5.61 |
 Taça De Portugal | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 6 | 457 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7.17 |
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 29 | 2,537 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 27 | 6.99 |
| Europa Conference League | 2 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Taça De Portugal | 2 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 21 | 1,786 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 6.94 |
| Europa Conference League | 6 | 540 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Copa America | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.65 |
About Mikel Villanueva
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mikel Villanueva has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 10 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (83% success rate). Mikel Villanueva has contributed 5 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mikel Villanueva has registered 43 tackles (27 won), 30 interceptions, and 127 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1342 from 1482 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Mikel Villanueva has won 102 of 178 total duels.
Discipline
Mikel Villanueva has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 28 fouls and winning 6.
About Mikel Villanueva
Mikel Villanueva is a 33-year-old defender, representing Venezuela. Mikel Villanueva is left-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 14 April 1993.
Most recent appearance
Mikel Villanueva's most recent match was away at Al Hilal on July 6th. They lost 0-1. Mikel Villanueva played 9 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.57.