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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Moves well for a 1.84m centre-back, quick over a few steps (conf 0.5)
Adequate recovery pace for both centre-back and right-back (conf 0.5)
Balanced in turns, comfortable covering wide as a right-back (conf 0.5)
Played 30 matches in the 2025-26 promotion season at full intensity (conf 0.5)
Control
Tidy control when receiving from goalkeeper and partners (conf 0.5)
Rarely dribbles; carries the ball only a short distance (conf 0.5)
Uses his frame well to protect the ball under pressure (conf 0.5)
Plain, safe striking of the ball without much power (conf 0.5)
Distribution
Keeps short passing simple and accurate in build-up (conf 0.5)
Can switch play but long balls are not a main weapon (conf 0.5)
Occasional deliveries when stepping up from right-back (conf 0.5)
Limited creative range; passes are safe rather than incisive (conf 0.5)
Chance threat
Scored twice over 30 games in 2025-26; not a goal threat (conf 0.5)
Shoots rarely and mostly from set pieces (conf 0.5)
Occasionally joins attacks from wide on the right (conf 0.5)
No known free-kick or long-range dead-ball threat in his record (conf 0.5)
Duels
Good size at 1.84m and wins most of his aerial duels (conf 0.5)
Solid in direct duels as a first-choice centre-back (conf 0.5)
Defense
Steps out to engage but mostly defends deep (conf 0.5)
Reads and cuts out passes regularly in the back line (conf 0.5)
Disciplined in shape; trusted as vice-captain (conf 0.5)
Mental
Calm in possession for a Racing academy product (conf 0.5)
Dependable choices at both ends of the pitch (conf 0.5)
Consistently committed; came through the academy since 2015 (conf 0.5)
Resilience
Became a first choice with 126 Racing senior appearances (conf 0.35)
Outlook
Settled at 26; moderate room left to grow at LaLiga level (conf 0.5)
Club regular and La Liga debutant on 16 August 2026 (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Álvaro Mantilla is a Spanish defender who plays mainly at centre-back and can also cover at right-back. He joined Racing Santander's academy in 2015 and made his professional debut in the Segunda División in 2022. He became a first choice in the 2025-26 promotion season and serves as vice-captain. His game rests on solid positioning, aerial strength and simple distribution rather than flair.
Made his La Liga debut on 16 August 2026 against Villarreal.
Won the 2025-26 Segunda División title with Racing.