CARLOS ROMERO
Defender · Villarreal · La Liga
“Reliable left-sided defender who shapes play through intelligent positioning.”
GoalPost verdict
GoalPost score (GPS)
GoalPost read
Carlos Romero is a developing full back in his prime, with his best recent work at Espanyol giving him clear value. League level and an unsettled starting role keep it contained.
GoalPost value
What GoalPost values him at
range €13.8M – €15M
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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Watch-outs
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Analysis overview
Romero operates as a modern fullback who balances defensive solidity with controlled distribution. He reads space well, uses his body to screen and intercept, and builds from deep through short, accurate passes that initiate transitions. His game is about economy and timing rather than explosive athleticism.
Playing style
Shot profile
Shots / 90
0.35
SoT / 90
0.18
Accuracy
50%
Conversion
0%
Club football this season: 2 shots in 7 matches (511 min).
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Last 12 matches · shots
7 shots · 1 goal
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 6 | 0 | 0 | 421 | 6.63 |
 UEFA Champions League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 7.7 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 511 | 6.82 |
Form (last 9 matches)
Each dot is one match rating.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.00
per 90
Assists
0.00
per 90
Shots
0.35
per 90
Shots on target
0.18
per 90
Conversion
0%
goals per shot
Dribbles
1.23
per 90 · 58% completed
Key passes
0.88
per 90
Pass accuracy
88%
Fouls won
1.41
per 90
Tackles + interceptions
3.17
per 90
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Result | G | A | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30 |  Espanyol | La Liga | L0-1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 |
| Oct 13 |  Napoli | UCL | W3-1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 8.1 |
| Oct 10 |  Real Madrid | La Liga | L1-0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 5.8 |
| Sep 17 |  Malaga | La Liga | W1-3 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 5.4 |
| Sep 14 |  Real Betis | La Liga | L1-2 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Aug 28 |  Alaves | La Liga | L1-0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
La Liga421 (82%)UEFA Champions League90 (18%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Apps | G | A | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  Villarreal | La Liga | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 6.82 |
| 2025/26 | Espanyol | La Liga | 41 | 7 | 4 | 0.27 | 7.08 |
| 2024/25 | Espanyol | La Liga | 34 | 2 | 1 | 0.09 | 6.90 |
| 2023/24 |  Villarreal II | Segunda División | 37 | 0 | 4 | 0.11 | 6.91 |
| 2022/23 | Villarreal II | Segunda División | 39 | 0 | 2 | 0.05 | 6.57 |
| 2021/22 |  Villarreal III | Tercera División RFEF - Group 14 | 35 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 2020/21 | Villarreal III | Tercera División RFEF - Group 12 | 17 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 2019/20 | Villarreal III | Tercera División RFEF - Group 18 | 8 | 0 | — | — | — |
Career highlights
Honors are not available yet.
Spell detail
Apps
7
Goals
0
Assists
0
Minutes
511
By season
| 2026/27 | La Liga | 7 app | 0 g | 6.82 |
Goals by season
0 goals in the spell
International career
Spain
National-team finishes
No national-team finishes on record.
World Cup 2026
Spain
Spain's tournament →No World Cup minutes on record for Carlos Romero.