Álex Baena stats
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What VfB Stuttgart allow left wingers
Position stats10 appearances at LW against VfB Stuttgart in their last 20 matches; league average from the Bundesliga.
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Odds OutliersÁlex Baena 2026/2027 season stats
As a left midfielder, Álex Baena has appeared in 9 La Liga matches this season, totalling 526 minutes at an average rating of 7.38. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other La Liga midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 9 | 526 | 5 | 2 | 21 | 4 | 7.38 |
 UEFA Nations League | 4 | 195 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7.37 |
 Champions League | 2 | 144 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7.09 |
| Total | 15 | 865 | 6 | 5 | 28 | 7 | 7.34 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
Álex Baena has taken 20 shots with 9 on target (45% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 26 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.3 expected goals (xG), 3.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 94th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Álex Baena has 2 assists and 21 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 26 minutes. Álex Baena has set up 23 shots for teammates, worth 1.9 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 81st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Álex Baena has completed 229 of 280 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 56th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Álex Baena completes 2 dribbles at a 20% success rate and wins 15 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (12th percentile).
Defending stats
Álex Baena makes 4 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 2 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 132 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 6th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Álex Baena has committed 12 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
La LigaMainly left midfielder (2 appearances), also at left striker (2) and left attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Atlético de Madrid squad
A. Sørloth
30 yrs#9Á. Baena
25 yrs#10
A. Lookman
29 yrs#11
J. David
26 yrs#15
A. Ortiz24 yrs#16
J. Alvarez
26 yrs#19
G. Simeone23 yrs#20
O. Vargas
21 yrs#3
R. Mendoza21 yrs#4
J. Cardoso
25 yrs#5
Koke34 yrs#6
K. Lee
25 yrs#7
P. Barrios23 yrs#8
M. Hjulmand
27 yrs#23
28 yrs
33 yrsSpain squad
R. Fernández24 yrs#9
L. Yamal19 yrs#10
M. Oyarzabal29 yrs#10Á. Baena25 yrs#10
Y. Pino24 yrs#10
C. Espí21 yrs#19
V. Muñoz23 yrs#23
F. López23 yrs#7
Pedri23 yrs#8
F. Ruiz30 yrs#8
Rodri30 yrs#16
D. Olmo28 yrs#20
M. Merino30 yrs#23
M. Zubimendi27 yrs#36
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 7 | 487 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 7.01 |
 WC Qualification Europe | 4 | 207 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7.26 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 206 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7.08 |
2025/2026
| 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 |
2024/2025
| 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 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.04 |
2023/2024
| 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 |
2022/2023
| 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 |
2021/2022
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the La Liga, Álex Baena has scored 5 goals and 2 assists across 9 appearances (5 starts), totalling 526 minutes. That works out to 0.9 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Álex Baena has attempted 20 shots with 9 on target, a 45% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.33 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Álex Baena has created 20 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 2 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (20% success rate). Álex Baena has contributed 21 key passes and 23 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Álex Baena has registered 4 tackles (3 won), 9 interceptions, and 2 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 229 from 280 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Álex Baena has won 15 of 53 total duels.
Discipline
Álex Baena has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 8.
About Álex Baena
Álex Baena is a 25-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 Espanyol on October 11th. Atlético de Madrid won 0-1. Álex Baena played 28 minutes, registering 1 goal, 2 shots, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.68.
Recent matches
- October 11th0-1 winatEspanyol(28 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.68)
- August 15th2-0 winvsManchester United(71 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.29)
- November 12th1-2 winatDeportivo Alavés(44 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.44)
- June 6th1-2 winatCroatia(46 mins, rating 6.65)
- March 20th3-1 winvsCzech Republic(46 mins, rating 7.41)
Next fixture
Álex Baena and Atlético de Madrid are next in action on October 14th against VfB Stuttgart in the Champions League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the VfB Stuttgart vs Atlético de Madrid match preview.
Teammates at Atlético de Madrid
Álex Baena currently plays alongside Alejandro Grimaldo, Julián Alvarez, Robin Le Normand, Alexander Sørloth, Johnny Cardoso, Rodrigo Mendoza, Álex Baena, Pablo Barrios, Dávid Hancko, Obed Vargas, Ademola Lookman, Giuliano Simeone, Arnau Ortiz, Jorge Domínguez, Jonathan David, Cristian Romero, Morten Hjulmand, Juan Musso, Dani Martinez, Koke, Marcos Llorente, Kang-in Lee, Salvador Esquivel Gámez, Marc Pubill and Jan Oblak at Atlético de Madrid.