Manu Sánchez
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Match-by-match stats
Manu Sánchez 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Manu Sánchez has appeared in 33 La Liga matches this season, totalling 2,818 minutes at an average rating of 6.64. 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
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.10 | 60 |
| Shots | 13 | 0.40 | 35 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.10 | 42 |
| Shot accuracy | 31.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 66 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 63 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.03 | 50 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.19 | 35 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.10 | 40 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 73 |
| Key passes | 18 | 0.60 | 63 |
| Chances created | 16 | 0.51 | 62 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.13 | 65 |
Manu Sánchez has taken 13 shots with 4 on target (31% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 217 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 35th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Manu Sánchez has 2 assists and 18 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 176 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 919 | 29.40 | 8 |
| Accurate passes | 749 | 23.90 | 10 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.0% | n/a | 26 |
| Long balls won | 29 | 0.93 | 9 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Accurate crosses | 18 | 0.57 | 75 |
| Backward passes | 235 | 7.51 | 78 |
| Passes (final third) | 123 | 3.93 | 22 |
Manu Sánchez has completed 749 of 919 passes at 82% accuracy , plus 18 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 8th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 12 | 0.38 | 56 |
| Dribble attempts | 34 | 1.09 | 68 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 23 |
| Duels won | 135 | 4.31 | 43 |
| Aerials won | 21 | 0.67 | 14 |
| Touches | 1631 | 52.10 | 8 |
| Possession lost | 339 | 10.83 | 57 |
| Dribbled past | 30 | 0.96 | 80 |
| Fouls won | 21 | 0.67 | 47 |
| Dispossessed | 14 | 0.45 | 61 |
| Turnovers | 43 | 1.37 | 83 |
Manu Sánchez completes 12 dribbles at a 35% success rate and wins 135 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (14th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 81 | 2.59 | 88 |
| Tackles won | 54 | 1.72 | 90 |
| Interceptions | 32 | 1.02 | 46 |
| Clearances | 83 | 2.65 | 27 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 105 | 3.35 | 36 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 9 | 0.29 | 49 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.03 | 44 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 36 |
Manu Sánchez makes 81 tackles and 32 interceptions , adding 83 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 35 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 88th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 35 | 1.12 | 51 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.26 | 67 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 4.38 | n/a | 47 |
| Foul involvements | 56 | 1.79 | 42 |
| 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 |
Manu Sánchez has committed 35 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.4 fouls.
Positions played
La LigaMainly left back (28 appearances), also at left wing back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 33 | 2,640 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 84 | 6.83 |
 Copa Del Rey | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7.61 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 26 | 1,776 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 55 | 6.66 |
| Copa Del Rey | 2 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 31 | 2,117 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 51 | 6.78 |
| Copa Del Rey | 5 | 352 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 4.47 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 33 | 2,259 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 72 | 6.84 |
| Copa Del Rey | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 7.55 |
About Manu Sánchez
La Liga 2025/2026 season
This season in the La Liga, Manu Sánchez has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 33 appearances (31 starts), totalling 2818 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Manu Sánchez has attempted 13 shots with 4 on target, a 31% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Manu Sánchez has created 16 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 12 successful dribbles from 34 attempts (35% success rate). Manu Sánchez has contributed 18 key passes and 70 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Manu Sánchez has registered 81 tackles (54 won), 32 interceptions, and 83 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 749 from 919 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Manu Sánchez has won 135 of 267 total duels.
Discipline
Manu Sánchez has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 35 fouls and winning 21.
About Manu Sánchez
Manu Sánchez is a 25-year-old defender playing for Celta de Vigo in the La Liga, representing Spain. Manu Sánchez is left-footed. Born on 24 August 2000.
Most recent appearance
Manu Sánchez's most recent match was away at Real Betis on February 6th. Celta de Vigo lost 2-1. Manu Sánchez played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.53.
Recent matches
- February 6th2-1 lossatReal Betis(90 mins, rating 6.53)
- June 12th2-0 winvsMallorca(90 mins, rating 6.42)
- October 4th2-3 winatCelta de Vigo(13 mins, rating 6.51)
- January 12th3-2 winvsOsasuna(88 mins, rating 6.6)
- October 23rd5-1 lossatVillarreal(0 mins, rating 0)
Teammates at Celta de Vigo
Manu Sánchez currently plays alongside Hugo Sotelo, Javi Rueda, Miguel Román, Ilaix Moriba, Ionuț Radu, Ferran Jutglà, Marcos Alonso, Aleix Febas, Iago Aspas, Williot Swedberg, Carles Pérez, Carlos Domínguez, Yoel Lago, Jones El-Abdellaoui, Carlos Dotor, Borja Iglesias, Javi Rodríguez, Carl Starfelt, Unai Núñez, Sergio Carreira, Pablo Durán, Hugo Álvarez, Manu Fernández, Iván Villar, Damián Rodríguez, Javi Galán, Manu Sánchez, Matías Vecino and Álvaro Núñez at Celta de Vigo.