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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Never elite pace but manages recovery runs well for his size. (conf 0.6)
Modest top-end speed, exploitable against fast wide forwards in behind. (conf 0.55)
Compact frame gives him quick turning ability in tight duels. (conf 0.6)
Solid but now past his physical peak entering his mid-30s. (conf 0.55)
Control
Clean control under pressure honed by years in Athletic and Barca's build-up. (conf 0.65)
Comfortable carrying out of the back but not a progressive dribbler. (conf 0.55)
Uses low centre of gravity and strength to protect the ball well. (conf 0.6)
Capable long-range effort but rarely a shooting threat. (conf 0.5)
Distribution
Reliable left-footed circulation, a key trait from his Barcelona spell. (conf 0.75)
Sprays accurate diagonals to switch play, a hallmark of his game. (conf 0.7)
Rarely delivers crosses given his central defensive role. (conf 0.5)
Reads passing lanes well to launch attacks from deep. (conf 0.65)
Chance threat
Occasional set-piece goal threat but not a natural finisher. (conf 0.45)
Picks his moments sparingly, mostly from set pieces. (conf 0.45)
Sensible positioning on second balls and set-piece attacks. (conf 0.5)
A threat at the far post on corners due to physicality and timing. (conf 0.45)
Duels
Excellent jumping and timing compensate for below-average height. (conf 0.75)
Combative, well-timed tackler known for a feisty, aggressive edge. (conf 0.75)
Defense
Willing to step out and engage aggressively higher up the pitch. (conf 0.55)
Proactive interceptor who disrupts attacks with anticipation. (conf 0.65)
Veteran reading of the game built over spells at Athletic and Barca. (conf 0.7)
Mental
Rarely rattled, comfortable playing out under pressure. (conf 0.65)
Experienced game management from over a decade at elite level. (conf 0.65)
Consistent defensive effort though less box-to-box than in his prime. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
Generally available across his career with only occasional lay-offs. (conf 0.5)
Outlook
Mid-30s centre-back now on the downside of his trajectory in Saudi Arabia. (conf 0.55)
Well respected in Spain from Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona spells and caps. (conf 0.65)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Íñigo Martínez is a combative, left-footed centre-back known for his aggressive duelling, aerial excellence despite modest height, and composed left-footed passing out from the back. A boyhood product of Athletic Bilbao who later won trophies at Barcelona, he moved to Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League in 2025 as his career enters its later stages. He remains a reliable defensive organizer and set-piece threat rather than an athletic outlier.
Came through Real Sociedad's academy, later spent five years at Athletic Bilbao, and joined Barcelona on a free transfer in 2023.
Won La Liga with Barcelona in the 2024-25 season.
Capped by the Spain national team, featuring at major tournaments including the World Cup.
Joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr in 2025.