ÁLEX BAENA
Midfielder · Atletico Madrid · La Liga
“Attacking midfielder who creates chances and finishes them himself.”
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Attacking midfielder who creates chances and finishes them himself.
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Scouting report
GoalPost confidence
79%
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GoalPost verdict
Attacking midfielder who creates chances and finishes them himself.
Impact
Strong
Form Trend
Tracked
Peak Age
24-27
Potential
Role fit
Overall profile
Attacking DNA
Elite strengths
Current-season output
11Primary GoalPost strength relative to role peers
Role reliability
39Reliable plus trait in current sample
Availability signal
100Repeatable action profile in this role
Tournament context
58Positive contributor in team context
Watch-outs
Movement
Counter attacks
Direct threat
Per-90 breakdown
Detailed per-90 metrics compared to role peers
0.16
1.48
per 90
0.53
11%
39%
2.93
1.8
Key metrics
Goals / 90
0.16
season rate
Shots / 90
1.48
shot volume
Shot accuracy
36%
29/81 on target
Conversion
11%
goals per shot
Dribbles / 90
0.39
success rate proxy
Key passes / 90
2.93
chance creation
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting impact sample
Playing style
Baena operates in the half-space with intelligent positioning and sharp passing angles that unlock defenses. His movement pulls defenders out of shape, creating space for teammates while remaining a threat to finish himself. He presses high with intent and purpose, winning the ball back to trigger attacks from advanced positions.
View style breakdown →World Cup 2026 outlook
In his prime years, Baena has established himself as a reliable attacking force for Spain, combining creative output with end-product. His profile as both chance-maker and clinical finisher keeps him in contention for major tournament consideration.
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Analysis overview
Baena operates in the half-space with intelligent positioning and sharp passing angles that unlock defenses. His movement pulls defenders out of shape, creating space for teammates while remaining a threat to finish himself. He presses high with intent and purpose, winning the ball back to trigger attacks from advanced positions.
Player impact
awaiting on-pitch impact sample
Style profile
How he plays
Shot profile
Shots / 90
1.48
SoT / 90
0.53
Accuracy
36%
Conversion
11%
Goal Threat coverage is not available for this player yet, so this card shows only raw shooting rates.
Source context
Role read
Midfielder
Primary scouting role derived from position and season profile.
Availability
Managed
Recent injury history is present, so workload context matters.
Coverage
2 recent matches
Recent match-form rows are loaded for performance and trend surfaces.
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting measured on-pitch impact sample
Ball carrying impact
Drives progress through pace and close control.
Finishing impact
Converts chances at a rate above role expectation.
Creative impact
Creates chances through runs and combinations.
Defensive impact
Presses and recovers possession effectively.
Clutch factor
Delivers in high-pressure and big moments.
Scouting summary
Attacking midfielder who creates chances and finishes them himself.
Performance overview
2024/25 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendlies Clubs | 32 | 7 | 9 | 2,602 | 7.50 |
 Super Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 6.9 |
 Copa del Rey | 5 | 0 | 0 | 225 | 6.6 |
 La Liga | 27 | 2 | 3 | 1,572 | 6.95 |
 UEFA Champions League | 13 | 0 | 0 | 461 | 6.59 |
| Total | 77 | 9 | 12 | 4,920 | 6.91 |
Form (last 2 matches)
Each dot is one match rating.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.16
Shots
1.48
per 90
Shots on target
0.38
Conversion %
11%
Dribbles
39%
Key passes
2.93
Pass accuracy
40%
Fouls won
1.59
per 90
Def actions
1.83
pressure work
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Mins | Goals | Assists | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27 |  Uruguay | World Cup | W0-1 | 66 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Jun 21 |  Saudi Arabia | World Cup | W4-0 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 6.8 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
Friendlies Clubs2,602 (53%)La Liga1,572 (32%)UEFA Champions League461 (9%)Copa del Rey225 (5%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | G/A per 90 | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  Spain | Friendlies | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 7.08 |
| 2025/26 |  Atletico Madrid | Friendlies Clubs | 77 | 9 | 12 | 0.27 | 7.19 |
| 2024/25 |  Villarreal | La Liga | 114 | 23 | 27 | 0.44 | 7.49 |
| 2023/24 | Villarreal | La Liga | 52 | 8 | 18 | 0.50 | 7.26 |
| 2022/23 | Villarreal | La Liga | 53 | 12 | 3 | 0.28 | 6.98 |
Career highlights
Olympics Men
2024
UEFA Europa League
2020/2021
UEFA European Championship
2024
Career timeline detail
Atletico Madrid
2025 – Present
Apps
77
Goals
9
Assists
12
Minutes
4,920
Competition breakdown
| Friendlies Clubs | 77 app | 9 g | 7.19 |
Goal timeline
9 goals in selected spell
Career milestones
International career
Spain
WC trophies
0
Avg rating
7.19
Major tournaments
World Cup 2026
United States · Canada · Mexico
Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026
days to go
Spain
Group context
Tournament overview
In his prime years, Baena has established himself as a reliable attacking force for Spain, combining creative output with end-product. His profile as both chance-maker and clinical finisher keeps him in contention for major tournament consideration.
Appearances
17
Best finish
Champions
FIFA rank
2
Titles
0
Spain · group
Current GoalPost form
GPS
72
Avg rating
7.19
Minutes
4,920
G/A 90
0.38
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Tournament role
Current GoalPost signals
Tournament history coverage
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Spain · fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15 | Cape Verde | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 4:00 PM |
| Jun 21 | Saudi Arabia | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 4:00 PM |
| Jun 27 | Uruguay | Estadio Akron | 12:00 AM |
Álex Baena · projection status
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