Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Valencia.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 34 | 4 | 1 | 1777 | 6.71 |
 UEFA U21 Championship - Qualificationat Spain U21 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 686 | — |
 UEFA U21 Championshipat Spain U21 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 250 | 6.85 |
 Copa del Rey | 5 | 0 | 0 | 214 | 6.73 |
Scout report
Diego López is a 24-year-old central midfielder at Valencia, rated 79.6 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 83rd of 389 on scout potential in the La Liga. An emerging talent, he has been a rotation option this season (53.4% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.72 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on López.
Judged on this season alone, López graded 31 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 35th of 73 of the 73 central midfielders in the La Liga, on 4 goals, 1 assist and 1.722 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 46 → 31). Over the 4 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2024/25.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 80, top 18% of the 73 central midfielders in the La Liga. At 24 López is in his prime years, and a market index of 52.7 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2024/25 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Valencia finished 9th of 20 · a mid-table side
1.72 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume, with 5 clean sheets across 34 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 4 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.25 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
- Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 92/100).
Watch points
- Game time. Only 53.4% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Defensive numbers. Modest 1.72 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
Outlook
With a Rating of 79.6, López carries the 13th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the La Liga (top 18%). Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.72 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.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
