ÁLEX BAENA
Midfielder · Atletico Madrid · La Liga
“Attacking midfielder who creates chances and finishes them himself.”
GoalPost verdict
GoalPost score (GPS)
GoalPost read
Álex Baena is a winger with midfield duties, valued for his prime years and the authority he showed at Villarreal. The case is trimmed by uncertain starts and the league context.
GoalPost value
What GoalPost values him at
range €26.7M – €29.1M
What he’s worth on the pitch today — our number, not the market’s.
GPS / value trend
Daily snapshots only. Sparse history stays hidden rather than drawing a flat line.
Scouting report
Strengths
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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.
Playing style
Shot profile
Shots / 90
2.56
SoT / 90
1.19
Accuracy
47%
Conversion
27%
Club football this season: 15 shots in 8 matches (528 min).
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Last 12 matches · shots
24 shots · 4 goals
Player intelligence
Workrate
The unglamorous work: tackles, interceptions, duels, passing, fouls won, minutes and discipline, against his position
Ball progression
Estimated progressive passes and carries, against his position
Team impact
Awaiting measured on-pitch impact sample
Performance overview
2026/27 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Champions League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 6.7 |
 La Liga | 7 | 4 | 1 | 455 | 7.24 |
| Total | 8 | 4 | 1 | 528 | 7.17 |
Form (last 10 matches)
Each dot is one match rating.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.68
per 90
Assists
0.17
per 90
Shots
2.56
per 90
Shots on target
1.19
per 90
Conversion
27%
goals per shot
Dribbles
0.17
per 90 · 13% completed
Key passes
2.56
per 90
Pass accuracy
84%
Fouls won
1.53
per 90
Tackles + interceptions
2.05
per 90
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Result | G | A | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 |  Alaves | La Liga | W1-2 | 45 | 0 | 1 | 7.8 |
| Oct 6 |  Croatia | Nations League | W1-2 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Oct 3 |  Czechia | Nations League | W3-1 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Sep 29 | Croatia | Nations League | W4-1 | 68 | 0 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Sep 26 |  England | Nations League | W2-3 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Sep 20 |  Real Madrid | La Liga | W2-1 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 6.4 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
La Liga455 (86%)UEFA Champions League73 (14%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Apps | G | A | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  Atletico Madrid | La Liga | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0.63 | 7.17 |
| 2025/26 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | 45 | 2 | 3 | 0.11 | 6.84 |
| 2024/25 |  Villarreal | La Liga | 33 | 7 | 9 | 0.48 | 7.50 |
| 2023/24 | Villarreal | La Liga | 45 | 5 | 17 | 0.49 | 7.25 |
| 2022/23 | Villarreal | La Liga | 48 | 12 | 3 | 0.31 | 6.98 |
| 2021/22 |  Girona | Segunda División | 45 | 5 | 6 | 0.24 | 7.03 |
| 2020/21 | Villarreal | Copa del Rey | 20 | 2 | 3 | 0.25 | 7.11 |
| 2019/20 |  Villarreal II | Primera División RFEF - Group 4 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 0.08 | 7.20 |
Career highlights
Olympics Men
2024
UEFA Europa League
2020/2021
UEFA European Championship
2024
Spell detail
Apps
53
Goals
6
Assists
4
Minutes
2,846
By season
| 2026/27 | La Liga | 8 app | 4 g | 7.17 |
| 2025/26 | La Liga | 45 app | 2 g | 6.84 |
Goals by season
6 goals in the spell
International career
Spain
National-team finishes
- UEFA European ChampionshipWinner · 2024
- Olympics MenWinner · 2024
World Cup 2026
Spain
Spain's tournament →Apps
7
Minutes
487
Goals
1
Assists
1
Avg rating
7.09