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Urko González

Top-tier performerEspanyol · 25 yrs
78.8
4.5%
Ratingi
30.2
18.8%
Seasoni
52.2
Valuei

Profile

Full nameUrko González de Zárate Quirós
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalitySpain
Age25
Date of birth20 Mar 2001
BirthplaceVitoria-Gasteiz
Height189 cm
Shirt number#4
ClubEspanyol
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Season stats

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36
Appearances
0
Goals
1
Assists
2629
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Espanyol.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
La Liga350126196.65
Copa del Rey200286.9

Scout report

Top-tier performerCentral midfielder

Urko González is a 25-year-old central midfielder at Espanyol, rated 78.8 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 89th of 389 on scout potential in the La Liga. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter this season (78.9% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.32 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on González.

Judged on this season alone, González graded 30 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 36th of 73 of the 73 central midfielders in the La Liga, on 0 goals, 1 assist and 3.321 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 37 → 30). Over the 5 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2024/25.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 79, top 22% of the 73 central midfielders in the La Liga. At 25 González is in his prime years, and a market index of 52.2 reflects that trajectory.

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Below his 2024/25 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2024/25Holding levelRemarkably consistent
Current potentialTop 22% central midfielders · La LigaCurrent season36th of 73 central midfielders · La Liga36th-best central midfielder in the La Liga89th in the La Liga · potential16th-highest potential central midfielder in the La Liga
78.8
Ratingi
16th of 73 central midfielders
30.2
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
78.9%
Minutes
a regular starter
3.32
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Espanyol finished 11th of 20 · a mid-table side

3.32
Def. / 90
54
Tackles
32
Interceptions
8
Clean sheets

3.32 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 8 clean sheets across 36 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 78.9% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 91/100).

Watch points

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

Outlook

With a Rating of 78.8, González carries the 16th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the La Liga (top 22%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.32 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.

Shooting

Goals0
Shots on target1
Shots12

Passing

Assists1
Pass accuracy80%

Possession

Successful dribbles15
Dribble success65.2%
Fouls won42

Defending

Tackles54
Interceptions32
Blocks11
Fouls committed42

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards7
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.