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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick off the mark, a former winger who covers the left flank with ease. (conf 0.55)
Good recovery pace on the left side, as expected of a converted winger. (conf 0.5)
Nimble in turning and changing direction, from his winger background. (conf 0.5)
Repeats long runs up and down the flank across a full match. (conf 0.55)
Control
Controls the ball well in tight areas on the touchline. (conf 0.5)
Winger-trained, so can carry the ball past a marker in transition. (conf 0.5)
Light frame; shields the ball using positioning rather than strength. (conf 0.45)
Reasonable technique, but shooting is a minor part of his game. (conf 0.45)
Distribution
Neat in short passing combinations with the winger and midfielders ahead. (conf 0.55)
Can switch play adequately; long distribution is not a strength. (conf 0.45)
Delivers useful crosses from advanced positions, though not a specialist. (conf 0.5)
Sees the simple pass; rarely the creative passer in the final third. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Few goals; finishing is not a strong point as a full-back. (conf 0.4)
Takes few shots as a full-back and rarely forces them. (conf 0.38)
Times overlapping runs on the left well, a legacy of his winger days. (conf 0.45)
No known dead-ball or long-range role in the team. (conf 0.35)
Duels
Small for a defender, so aerial duels are a weakness. (conf 0.42)
Holds his own against wingers in one-on-ones, helped by his own pace. (conf 0.5)
Defense
Presses consistently in line with Real Sociedad collective pressure. (conf 0.5)
Makes timely interceptions and recoveries when tracking back down the left. (conf 0.48)
Solid defensive shape overall; can be caught high after overlaps. (conf 0.5)
Mental
Settled in possession, with 150-plus LaLiga appearances of experience. (conf 0.5)
Sensible choices when to overlap or hold his position. (conf 0.48)
Tireless effort in both phases, a consistent trait for his side. (conf 0.52)
Resilience
No major injury history is mentioned in public sources. (conf 0.35)
Outlook
Aged 29 and already an experienced LaLiga player; little headroom left. (conf 0.45)
Copa del Rey winner in 2019-20 and 2025-26 with a long-serving LaLiga side. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Aihen Muñoz is a Spanish left-back, born in Etxauri, Navarre, who can also play as a left winger. A winger converted into a full-back, he is quick, energetic and best going forward on the overlap, while staying disciplined defensively. He came through the Real Sociedad youth system, made his first-team breakthrough in January 2019 and has made more than 150 LaLiga appearances for the club. He has two caps for the unofficial Basque Country team and remains under contract through 2026-27.
Started in Real Sociedad's 2-0 away win at Real Madrid in January 2019, his breakthrough match with the first team.
Winner of the Copa del Rey with Real Sociedad in 2019-20 and 2025-26.