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Defensive midfielderSpainFirst League

Carlos Algarra

Squad depthBotev Plovdiv · 26 yrsFringe player
27.4
Ratingi
14.5
Seasoni
3.6
Valuei

ratings updated 18 Aug 2026

Profile

Full nameCarlos Algarra López
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalitySpain
Age26
Date of birth29 Feb 2000
BirthplaceAlacalá de Henares
Height180 cm
Shirt number#14
ClubBotev Plovdiv
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Defensive midfielder

Season stats

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20
Appearances
1
Goals
2
Assists
1007
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Botev Plovdiv.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
First League14106476.96

Scout report

Squad depthDefensive midfielder

Carlos Algarra is a 26-year-old defensive midfielder at Botev Plovdiv, rated 29.2 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 101st of 219 on scout potential in the First League. In his prime years, he has been a rotation option this season (47.9% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.64 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Algarra.

Judged on this season alone, Algarra graded 19 — a solid campaign that ranks top 34% of the 27 defensive midfielders in the First League, on 1 goal, 2 assists and 2.643 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Algarra, 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 29, 11th of 27 of the 27 defensive midfielders in the First League. At 26 Algarra is in his prime years, and a market index of 3.6 reflects that trajectory.

Current potential11th of 27 defensive midfielders · First LeagueCurrent seasonTop 34% defensive midfielders · First League9th-best defensive midfielder in the First League101st in the First League · potential11th-highest potential defensive midfielder in the First League
29.2
Ratingi
11th of 27 defensive midfielders
18.6
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
47.9%
Minutes
rotation minutes
2.64
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Botev Plovdiv finished 8th of 16 · a mid-table side

20
Apps
2.64
Def. / 90
—
Tackles
25
Interceptions
3
Clean sheets

2.64 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 3 clean sheets across 20 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 47.9% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 29.2, Algarra carries the 11th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the First League of 27. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.64 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.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the First League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals1
Shots on target4
Shots9

Passing

Assists2
Pass accuracy88%

Possession

Successful dribbles3
Dribble success60%
Fouls won13

Defending

Interceptions25
Blocks4
Fouls committed16

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards5
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.