Rafael Garrido

Rafael Garrido is a 21-year-old central midfielder at Malaga, rated 66.5 overall by Field Insider's model. A young player, he has been a fringe squad member this season (9.9% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.6 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Garrido.

On the season, Garrido graded 2 for current form (age-blind), on 0 goals, 0 assists and 1.598 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Garrido, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 67. At 21 Garrido is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 39.6 reflects that trajectory.

66.5

Ratingi

a strong, regular top-tier starter

1.8

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

9.9%

Minutes

limited game time

1.6

Def. actions / 90

light defensive volume

Output in context · Malaga finished 16th of 20 · a lower-table side

Apps

Goals

Assists

Clean sheets

No league appearances recorded this season, so there's no output sample to read yet.

Strengths

Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 88.4/100).
Ceiling. High potential at just 21 — room to grow into a bigger role.

Watch points

Game time. Only 9.9% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.

Outlook

Rated 66.5 overall — a strong, regular top-tier starter. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.6 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). At 21 the trajectory points up — potential sits near its ceiling (97/100) and market value should climb as minutes and output follow. With this floor already at 21, the ceiling gets tested by a step up in level — one to track.

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

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %9.9%

Available fixtures1 of 3

Goals / 900

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900

Defensive actions / 901.598

Player flow

Goal involvements0

Cards / 900

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~44), then tapers with age. At 21, Garrido sits on 39.6, still climbing toward its peak. The blue line is Garrido's projected Rating — 66.5 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

About Rafael Garrido

Rafael Garrido Hierro is a 21-year-old central midfielder who plays for Malaga, born on November 9, 2004. He is from Spain. Malaga currently sit 20th of 20 in the La Liga.

Rafael Garrido's next match is on September 6, 2026, when Malaga face Levante at home in the La Liga.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates Rafael Garrido at 66.5 with a Season form score of 1.8. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

Career

Across 2 recorded seasons, Rafael Garrido has totalled 66 club appearances with 2 goals and 0 assists for 1 club. His busiest campaign came in 2023/24, with 34 appearances for Málaga II.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.