Álex Baena
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Álex Baena 2025/2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Álex Baena has appeared in 27 La Liga matches this season, totalling 1,572 minutes at an average rating of 6.94. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other La Liga midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 27 | 1,572 | 2 | 3 | 46 | 18 | 6.94 |
 Champions League | 13 | 454 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 6.07 |
 Copa Del Rey | 5 | 218 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 6.54 |
| Total | 45 | 2,244 | 2 | 3 | 58 | 28 | 6.64 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 56 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.29 | 72 |
| Shots | 29 | 1.70 | 78 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 0.40 | 60 |
| Shot accuracy | 24.0% | n/a | 30 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.29 | n/a | 62 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.06 | 44 |
| Shots off target | 15 | 0.86 | 88 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.40 | 60 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 77 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 79 |
| Key passes | 46 | 2.60 | 97 |
| Chances created | 35 | 2.00 | 95 |
| Big chances created | 11 | 0.63 | 98 |
Álex Baena has taken 29 shots with 7 on target (24% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 54 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 78th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Álex Baena has 3 assists and 46 key passes , creating 11 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 45 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 79th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 728 | 41.70 | 51 |
| Accurate passes | 590 | 33.80 | 47 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Long balls won | 24 | 1.37 | 38 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.06 | 58 |
| Accurate crosses | 34 | 1.95 | 98 |
| Backward passes | 163 | 9.33 | 73 |
| Passes (final third) | 79 | 4.52 | 31 |
Álex Baena has completed 590 of 728 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 34 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 51st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 14 | 0.80 | 51 |
| Dribble attempts | 37 | 2.12 | 64 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 17 |
| Duels won | 68 | 3.89 | 23 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 0.46 | 26 |
| Touches | 1107 | 63.40 | 64 |
| Possession lost | 305 | 17.46 | 93 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 0.63 | 20 |
| Fouls won | 29 | 1.66 | 65 |
| Dispossessed | 24 | 1.37 | 74 |
| Turnovers | 27 | 1.55 | 53 |
Álex Baena completes 14 dribbles at a 38% success rate and wins 68 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (26th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 18 | 1.03 | 6 |
| Tackles won | 10 | 0.57 | 6 |
| Interceptions | 17 | 0.97 | 68 |
| Clearances | 12 | 0.69 | 24 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 63 | 3.61 | 15 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.06 | 61 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Álex Baena makes 18 tackles and 17 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 87 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 6th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 26 | 1.49 | 59 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.29 | 72 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 9 | 0.52 | 94 |
| Fouls per card | 5.20 | n/a | 36 |
| Foul involvements | 55 | 3.15 | 62 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Álex Baena has committed 26 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.2 fouls.
Positions played
La LigaMainly left central midfielder (7 appearances), also at left midfielder (5) and right central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Álex Baena previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 6 | 412 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 7.05 |
 WC Qualification Europe | 4 | 207 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7.26 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 206 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7.08 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 32 | 2,604 | 7 | 9 | 99 | 29 | 7.57 |
 UEFA Nations League | 5 | 199 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 34 | 2,599 | 2 | 14 | 86 | 33 | 7.36 |
 Europa League | 8 | 368 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 7.37 |
| Copa Del Rey | 3 | 170 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 7.24 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 35 | 1,946 | 6 | 3 | 31 | 30 | 6.63 |
 Europa Conference League | 9 | 731 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7.65 |
| Copa Del Rey | 4 | 294 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5.30 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga 2 | 42 | 3,184 | 5 | 6 | 48 | 49 | 7.15 |
| Copa Del Rey | 3 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4.62 |
About Álex Baena
La Liga 2025/2026 season
This season in the La Liga, Álex Baena has scored 2 goals and 3 assists across 27 appearances (21 starts), totalling 1572 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Álex Baena has attempted 29 shots with 7 on target, a 24% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Álex Baena has created 35 chances including 11 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 14 successful dribbles from 37 attempts (38% success rate). Álex Baena has contributed 46 key passes and 117 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Álex Baena has registered 18 tackles (10 won), 17 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 590 from 728 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Álex Baena has won 68 of 169 total duels.
Discipline
Álex Baena has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 26 fouls and winning 29.
About Álex Baena
Álex Baena is a 24-year-old forward playing for Atlético de Madrid in the La Liga, representing Spain. Álex Baena is right-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 20 July 2001.
Most recent appearance
Álex Baena's most recent match was away at France on June 21st. Atlético de Madrid won 0-2. Álex Baena played 84 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.6.
Recent matches
Teammates at Atlético de Madrid
Álex Baena currently plays alongside Koke, Ademola Lookman, Carlos Martín, Morten Hjulmand, Nahuel Molina, José María Giménez, Johnny Cardoso, Julio Díaz, Matteo Ruggeri, Julián Álvarez, Pablo Barrios, Marcos Llorente, Rodrigo Mendoza, Juan Musso, Obed Vargas, Giuliano Simeone, Robin Le Normand, Thiago Almada, Thomas Lemar, Alejandro Grimaldo, Álex Baena, Jan Oblak, Alexander Sørloth, Marc Pubill and Dávid Hancko at Atlético de Madrid.