Diego Villares

Not quick over the first steps, relies on positioning. (conf 0.3)

Modest sprint speed for a tall midfielder. (conf 0.3)

Tall frame, not especially agile in tight spaces. (conf 0.3)

Covers plenty of ground in central midfield across the season. (conf 0.35)

Reliable first touch to keep possession ticking. (conf 0.35)

Functional carrier, not a player who beats opponents. (conf 0.3)

Uses his 1.89m frame to hold off pressure in midfield. (conf 0.3)

Reasonable striking technique, limited shooting output. (conf 0.3)

Safe, tidy passer who keeps Deportivo's possession moving. (conf 0.35)

Capable of switching play but not a standout long passer. (conf 0.3)

Occasional deliveries, not part of his central role. (conf 0.3)

Reads options sensibly without being a creative playmaker. (conf 0.3)

Chips in with occasional goals, not a prolific scorer. (conf 0.3)

Mostly sensible shot choices from midfield. (conf 0.3)

Arrives late into the box at times, mostly holds position. (conf 0.3)

No known dead-ball specialism. (conf 0.25)

Height gives him a useful aerial presence for a midfielder. (conf 0.3)

Wins his share of duels in central midfield. (conf 0.3)

Presses steadily and covers his zone of the pitch. (conf 0.3)

Breaks up play adequately with positioning and tackling. (conf 0.3)

Disciplined and sound in the midfield shape. (conf 0.3)

Calm in possession, backed by his club leadership role. (conf 0.3)

Generally makes simple, safe choices in midfield. (conf 0.3)

Hard-working captain who sets an example in effort. (conf 0.35)

No notable injury record found, rated near the neutral level. (conf 0.25)

Aged 30, little headroom beyond his current level. (conf 0.35)

Club captain with a late rise to La Liga, modest wider profile. (conf 0.35)