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Full nameMartín Zubimendi Ibáñez
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalitySpain
Age27
Date of birth2 Feb 1999
BirthplaceSan Sebastián
Height181 cm
Shirt number#36
ClubArsenal
Central midfielderalso played DEF
38
Appearances
5
Goals
1
Assists
3001
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Arsenal.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Premier League385130017.06
UEFA Champions League13029976.99
League Cup2102707.27
Emirates Cup100906.9
Friendlies Clubs100906.9
FA Cup300306.63

Scout report

Top-tier performerCentral midfielder

Martín Zubimendi is a 27-year-old central midfielder at Arsenal, rated 79.6 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 118th of 376 on scout potential in the Premier League. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present this season (87.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.36 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Zubimendi.

Judged on this season alone, Zubimendi graded 55 — a strong campaign that ranks top 20% of the 35 central midfielders in the Premier League, on 5 goals, 1 assist and 3.359 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 46 → 55). Across the 6 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 80, top 40% of the 35 central midfielders in the Premier League. At 27 Zubimendi is in his prime years, and a market index of 109 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report
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A career still climbing — Zubimendi is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.

Peak: 2025/26Trending upBreakout: 2021/22
Current potentialTop 40% central midfielders · Premier LeagueCurrent seasonTop 20% central midfielders · Premier League7th-best central midfielder in the Premier League118th in the Premier League · potential14th-highest potential central midfielder in the Premier League
79.6
Ratingi
14th of 35 central midfielders
54.5
Seasoni
a solid contributor and squad regular
87.7%
Minutes
near ever-present
3.36
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Arsenal finished 1st of 20 · a title-challenging side

3.36
Def. / 90
68
Tackles
39
Interceptions
17
Clean sheets

3.36 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 17 clean sheets across 38 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (1st of 20) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 5 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 87.7% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.18 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
  • Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 100/100).

Watch points

  • Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

With a Rating of 79.6, Zubimendi carries the 14th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Premier League (top 40%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.36 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.