CM
Saúl Ñíguez Esclapez
CM · Midfielder · Box-to-box midfielder
31y·🇪🇸Spain
Apps16
Min1,173
G0P0
A2P77
xG0.0P0
xA1.6P78
Rating7.00
Form
DWWLW
Medium sampleExperienced (31–33)
Attributes
Passing
AssistsAssistsFinal pass leading directly to a teammate's goal.2
xAExpected AssistsExpected assists — the probability the teammate receiving each final pass would have scored from that chance.1.64
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.23
Pass AccuracyPass Completion %Percentage of pass attempts that reached a teammate.42%
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.91
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.32
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.17
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.5
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.44.6%
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.5
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.7
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.33
Shooting
ShotsShotsTotal shot attempts across the season, including on-target, off-target, and blocked.16
Shots on TargetShots on TargetShots that either resulted in a goal or were saved by the keeper.4
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Midfielder · Box-to-box midfielder
A box-to-box midfielder who contributes at both ends of the pitch. Goal threat from midfield is limited, better suited to a deeper or facilitating role.
strong key passesstrong interceptionsstrong tackleslimited xglimited goals
A well-rounded midfielder who contributes across different phases of play.