Raúl Albiol - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Center Back

Age

Market Value

€1.60M

Height

190cm

Weight

82kg

Nationality

Spain

Next League Match

Villarreal vs Espanyol (H)

03 March 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

76.6%

3+ Goals:

63.9%

Clean Sheet:

29.8%

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Raúl Albiol Scout Report

Raúl Albiol's enduring presence in Villarreal's backline at 39 speaks volumes about his footballing intelligence and adaptability. Despite not topping the charts in ball recovery or interceptions, his exceptional aerial prowess, winning the vast majority of aerial duels, remains a significant asset in nullifying aerial threats. Albiol's style of play is characterised by remarkable composure and accuracy with the ball, as seen in his high ball retention stats. His progressive passing ability is above average, demonstrating his capabilities in transitioning play from defence to attack. While he operates predominantly in the defensive zone, he's comfortable keeping possession and initiating play from deep. However, his low interception rate and moderate ball recoveries suggest a reliance on positioning and experience over aggressive interception. Albiol's penchant for committing fouls and receiving yellow cards highlights his need to compensate for his age and lack of speed with tactical fouls. Nonetheless, his touches indicate he's frequently involved in build-ups, further supported by decent chance-creation figures. Overall, Albiol remains a stalwart of reliability, blending experience with a nuanced understanding of the game's demands at the centre of defence.

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Raúl Albiol Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Raul Albiol took 2 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 0.1, averaging 0.05 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 0 shots. A 0% conversion rate. 0 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.02 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 1 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.08 xG per shot.