Unai López stats
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U. López
Rayo VallecanoMidfielder
U. López vs Elche
6 games playedUnai López's next match is on Saturday at 13:00 against Elche. See how Unai López did in earlier matches against Elche.
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Rayo Vallecano v Elche, SaturdayWhat Elche allow right defensive midfielders
Position stats8 appearances at RCDM against Elche in their last 20 matches; league average from the La Liga.
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Odds OutliersUnai López 2026/2027 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Unai López has appeared in 8 La Liga matches this season, totalling 636 minutes at an average rating of 7.21. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other La Liga midfielders.
Attacking stats
Unai López has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 80 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 44th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Unai López has 3 assists and 18 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 35 minutes. Unai López has set up 21 shots for teammates, worth 1.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 88th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Unai López has completed 390 of 452 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 11 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 89th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Unai López completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 32 duels .
Defending stats
Unai López makes 17 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 37 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 74th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Unai López has committed 9 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.5 fouls.
Positions played
La LigaMainly right defensive midfielder (3 appearances), also at right central midfielder (2) and attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Rayo Vallecano squad
I. Palazón
31 yrs#7
Alemão
28 yrs#9
S. Camello25 yrs#10
G. Tsitaishvili
25 yrs#14
Á. García33 yrs#18
J. de Frutos29 yrs#19
F. Pérez24 yrs#21
R. de Tomás32 yrs
P. Díaz28 yrs#4
P. Ciss
32 yrs#6U. López30 yrs#8
R. Nteka
28 yrs#11
Ó. Valentín32 yrs#23
Gnangoro22 yrs#36R. Belaid21 yrs#37
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29 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 28 | 1,619 | 0 | 4 | 36 | 32 | 6.62 |
 Europa Conference League | 13 | 875 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 23 | 7.13 |
 Copa Del Rey | 2 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.70 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 32 | 1,720 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 31 | 6.90 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 35 | 2,126 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 49 | 6.90 |
| Copa Del Rey | 4 | 212 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 7.45 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 35 | 1,257 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 32 | 6.61 |
| Copa Del Rey | 2 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3.31 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 27 | 1,154 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 19 | 6.80 |
| Copa Del Rey | 3 | 144 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 7.45 |
About Unai López
La Liga 2026/2027 season
This season in the La Liga, Unai López has scored 3 assists across 8 appearances (8 starts), totalling 636 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Unai López has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.33 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Unai López has created 18 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Unai López has contributed 18 key passes and 41 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Unai López has registered 17 tackles (11 won), 6 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 390 from 452 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Unai López has won 32 of 64 total duels.
Discipline
Unai López has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 9 fouls and winning 7.
About Unai López
Unai López is a 30-year-old midfielder playing for Rayo Vallecano in the La Liga, representing Spain. Unai López is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 30 October 1995.
Most recent appearance
Unai López's most recent match was away at Getafe on January 18th. Rayo Vallecano drew 1-1. Unai López played 80 minutes, registering 3 shots, 2 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.85.
Recent matches
- January 18th1-1 drawatGetafe(80 mins, rating 7.85)
- February 11th1-1 drawatOsasuna(87 mins, rating 7.28)
- September 24th2-1 winvsEspanyol(61 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.97)
- September 29th4-1 lossatReal Madrid(75 mins, rating 6.4)
- April 18th3-2 winvsRacing Santander(90 mins, 2 assists, rating 7.7)
Next fixture
Unai López and Rayo Vallecano are next in action on August 11th against Athletic Club in the La Liga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Club match preview.
Teammates at Rayo Vallecano
Unai López currently plays alongside Isi Palazón, Jozhua Vertrouwd, Luiz Felipe, Raúl de Tomás, Fran Pérez, Andrei Rațiu, Randy Nteka, Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Pedro Díaz, Álvaro García, Gnangoro, Mujaid Sadick, Alemão, Óscar Valentín, Emil Audero, Unai López, Adrià Pedrosa, Rayane Belaid, Iván Balliu, Jorge de Frutos, Sergio Camello, Marash Kumbulla, Dani Cárdenas, Pelayo Fernández, Augusto Batalla, Pathé Ciss and Florian Lejeune at Rayo Vallecano.