Óscar Mingueza
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Celta Vigo.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 34 | 1 | 4 | 1967 | 6.93 |
 UEFA Europa League | 11 | 0 | 1 | 742 | 6.8 |
 Copa del Rey | 2 | 0 | 1 | 240 | 7.35 |
Scout report
Óscar Mingueza is a 27-year-old defensive midfielder at Celta Vigo, rated 66.9 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 181st of 389 on scout potential in the La Liga. In his prime years, he has been a rotation option this season (57.5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.56 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Mingueza.
Judged on this season alone, Mingueza graded 32 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 14th of 34 of the 34 defensive midfielders in the La Liga, on 1 goal, 4 assists and 2.562 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 24 → 32). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2020/21.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 67, 14th of 34 of the 34 defensive midfielders in the La Liga. At 27 Mingueza is in his prime years, and a market index of 44.3 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2020/21 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Celta Vigo finished 6th of 20 · an upper-table side
2.56 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 6 clean sheets across 34 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (6th of 20) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 4 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.23 goal involvements per 90, useful for a defensive midfielder.
- Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 93.5/100).
Watch points
- Game time. Only 57.5% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Outlook
With a Rating of 66.9, Mingueza carries the 14th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the La Liga of 34. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.56 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. 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.
Transfer news
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