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Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Athletic Club.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 34 | 1 | 2 | 2231 | 7.01 |
 UEFA Champions League | 7 | 0 | 0 | 319 | 6.67 |
 Copa del Rey | 4 | 0 | 1 | 158 | 6.65 |
 Super Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 6.6 |
Scout report
Ruíz de Galarreta is a 33-year-old defensive midfielder at Athletic Club, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 2 assists in 34 appearances, a Season grade of 34, top 29% of La Liga defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 28.5, ranking 357th of 389 in the La Liga. A seasoned veteran, he has been a regular starter (65.2% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.55 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Galarreta.
Judged on this season alone, Galarreta graded 34 — a strong campaign that ranks top 30% of the 34 defensive midfielders in the La Liga, on 1 goal, 2 assists and 3.55 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 27 → 34). Across the 6 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 29, 33rd of 34 of the 34 defensive midfielders in the La Liga. At 33 Galarreta is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 11 reflects that trajectory.
Galarreta is operating at his career peak — the 2025/26 level is the level.
Output in context · Athletic Club finished 12th of 20 · a mid-table side
3.55 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 4 clean sheets across 34 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 65.2% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Defensive volume. 3.55 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
- Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 90.4/100).
Watch points
- Age curve. At 33, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 28.5, Galarreta carries the 33rd-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the La Liga of 34. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.55 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.7× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the La Liga with 600+ minutes this season.
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