Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Espanyol.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 24 | 1 | 0 | 712 | 6.53 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualificationat Congo DR | 5 | 0 | 0 | 400 | 6.7 |
 Africa Cup of Nationsat Congo DR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 6.6 |
 Copa del Rey | 2 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 6.5 |
 Coppa Italiaat Cremonese | 3 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 6.55 |
Scout report
C. Pickel is a 29-year-old central midfielder at Espanyol, rated 43.6 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 299th of 389 on scout potential in the La Liga. An experienced operator, he has been a fringe squad member this season (23.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.78 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Pickel.
Judged on this season alone, Pickel graded 12 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 65th of 73 of the 73 central midfielders in the La Liga, on 1 goal, 0 assists and 2.781 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 19 → 12). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2020/21.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 44, 62nd of 73 of the 73 central midfielders in the La Liga. At 29 Pickel is in his prime years, and a market index of 15.9 reflects that trajectory.
Past his 2020/21 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.
Output in context · Espanyol finished 11th of 20 · a mid-table side
2.78 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 2 clean sheets across 24 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 91/100).
Watch points
- Game time. Only 23.3% 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 43.6, Pickel carries the 62nd-highest potential of the central midfielders in the La Liga of 73 — though on just 24 appearances this season, so the standing rests on a small sample. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.78 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1.1× now → 0.8× projected in three years).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
