José Gayà
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José Gayà 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, José Gayà has appeared in 32 La Liga matches this season, totalling 2,463 minutes at an average rating of 6.73. 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 | 0.11 | 66 |
| Shots | 13 | 0.50 | 46 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.10 | 42 |
| Shot accuracy | 23.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 66 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 73 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.04 | 55 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.22 | 41 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.15 | 60 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.07 | 94 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 73 |
| Key passes | 25 | 0.90 | 76 |
| Chances created | 22 | 0.80 | 80 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.11 | 62 |
José Gayà has taken 13 shots with 3 on target (23% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 189 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 46th percentile for shot volume among defenders. José Gayà has 2 assists and 25 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 112 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 73rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 924 | 33.80 | 17 |
| Accurate passes | 775 | 28.30 | 20 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 34 | 1.24 | 19 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.04 | 79 |
| Accurate crosses | 20 | 0.73 | 81 |
| Backward passes | 197 | 7.20 | 75 |
| Passes (final third) | 122 | 4.46 | 38 |
José Gayà has completed 775 of 924 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 20 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 17th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 0.40 | 58 |
| Dribble attempts | 24 | 0.88 | 62 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 36 |
| Duels won | 123 | 4.49 | 50 |
| Aerials won | 23 | 0.84 | 26 |
| Touches | 1520 | 55.50 | 18 |
| Possession lost | 288 | 10.52 | 54 |
| Dribbled past | 19 | 0.69 | 65 |
| Fouls won | 20 | 0.73 | 50 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 0.29 | 43 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 0.58 | 41 |
José Gayà completes 11 dribbles at a 46% success rate and wins 123 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (26th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 69 | 2.52 | 87 |
| Tackles won | 43 | 1.57 | 85 |
| Interceptions | 23 | 0.84 | 31 |
| Clearances | 86 | 3.14 | 39 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 106 | 3.87 | 62 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 8 | 0.29 | 49 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 49 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.04 | 79 |
José Gayà makes 69 tackles and 23 interceptions , adding 86 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 36 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 87th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 31 | 1.13 | 52 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.22 | 55 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.04 | 92 |
| Fouls per card | 4.43 | n/a | 48 |
| Foul involvements | 51 | 1.86 | 52 |
| 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 |
José Gayà has committed 31 fouls and received 6 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 4.4 fouls.
Positions played
La LigaMainly left back (29 appearances), also at left wing back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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José Gayà previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 23 | 1,810 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 57 | 7.13 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 24 | 1,798 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 69 | 6.99 |
 Copa Del Rey | 3 | 118 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7.27 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 4 | 331 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7.27 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 31 | 2,716 | 1 | 3 | 58 | 80 | 7.33 |
| Copa Del Rey | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7.04 |
 UEFA Nations League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7.85 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 24 | 1,875 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 35 | 6.94 |
| Copa Del Rey | 7 | 553 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 6.92 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 European Championship | 1 | 77 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 3 | 253 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7.68 |
About José Gayà
La Liga 2025/2026 season
This season in the La Liga, José Gayà has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 32 appearances (31 starts), totalling 2463 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. José Gayà has attempted 13 shots with 3 on target, a 23% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, José Gayà has created 22 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 11 successful dribbles from 24 attempts (46% success rate). José Gayà has contributed 25 key passes and 89 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, José Gayà has registered 69 tackles (43 won), 23 interceptions, and 86 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 775 from 924 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. José Gayà has won 123 of 208 total duels.
Discipline
José Gayà has received 6 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 31 fouls and winning 20.
About José Gayà
Most recent appearance
José Gayà's most recent match was away at Rayo Vallecano on March 26th. Valencia drew 1-1. José Gayà played 63 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.83.
Recent matches
- June 12th3-4 winatReal Sociedad(0 mins)
- March 26th1-1 drawvsRayo Vallecano(63 mins, rating 6.83)
- December 19th0-1 winatAthletic Club(90 mins, rating 7.67)
- January 24th0-2 lossvsAtlético de Madrid(73 mins, rating 7.23)
- February 25th2-1 winvsGirona(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.43)
Teammates at Valencia
José Gayà currently plays alongside André Almeida, Umar Sadiq, Ryunosuke Sato, Diego López, César Tárrega, Pepelu, Justin de Haas, Arnaut Danjuma, Luis Rioja, Dimitri Foulquier, Mouctar Diakhaby, Hugo Duro, Alberto Marí, Javi Guerra, Stole Dimitrievski, Filip Ugrinic, Guido Rodríguez, Cristian Rivero, José Copete, Iker Córdoba, Sergi Canós, Jesús Vázquez, José Gayà, Aliou Dieng and Dani Raba at Valencia.