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Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Valencia.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 34 | 4 | 1 | 1777 | 6.71 |
 UEFA U21 Championship - Qualificationat Spain U21 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 686 | — |
 UEFA U21 Championshipat Spain U21 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 250 | 6.85 |
 Copa del Rey | 5 | 0 | 0 | 214 | 6.73 |
Scout report
Diego López is a 24-year-old central midfielder at Valencia, rated 79.3 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 66th of 389 on scout potential in the La Liga. An emerging talent, he has been a rotation option this season (52% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.72 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on López.
Judged on this season alone, López graded 30 — a solid campaign that ranks top 32% of the 87 central midfielders in the La Liga, on 4 goals, 1 assist and 1.722 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 46 → 30). Over the 4 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2024/25.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 79, top 9% of the 87 central midfielders in the La Liga. At 24 López is in his prime years, and a market index of 52.5 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2024/25 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Valencia finished 9th of 20 · a mid-table side
1.72 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 5 clean sheets across 34 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 4 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.25 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
- Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 92/100).
Watch points
- Game time. Only 52% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Defensive numbers. Modest 1.72 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
Outlook
With a Rating of 79.3, López carries the 7th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the La Liga (top 9%). Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.72 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the La Liga with 600+ minutes this season.
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