Íñigo Sainz-Maza

Moves reasonably over short distances in midfield (conf 0.5)

Average top speed; relies on endurance and positioning (conf 0.5)

Balanced and able to change direction as a wide or central player (conf 0.5)

Covers a lot of ground as a midfielder and right-back (conf 0.5)

Tidy control, comfortable receiving between lines (conf 0.5)

Occasional carries but not a dribbling threat (conf 0.5)

Adequate shielding for his 1.81m frame, not a strong holder (conf 0.5)

Clean but not powerful striking of the ball (conf 0.5)

Reliable short passer who keeps possession simple (conf 0.5)

Can switch play but long passing is not his strength (conf 0.5)

Gets crosses in from right-back on occasion (conf 0.5)

Reads simple passing options; not a creator (conf 0.5)

Not a prolific scorer; goals are occasional (conf 0.5)

Takes sensible shots rarely and does not force low-value attempts (conf 0.5)

Makes supporting runs as a right-back or midfielder (conf 0.5)

No known free-kick or long-range dead-ball threat in his record (conf 0.5)

Average aerial presence for a 1.81m player (conf 0.5)

Competes well in midfield duels and wins most of his tackles (conf 0.5)

Presses consistently, an engine for the side (conf 0.5)

Regularly wins the ball back in midfield (conf 0.5)

Reliable positional discipline with and without the ball (conf 0.5)

Calm leader on the field as club captain (conf 0.5)

Sensible, low-risk choices in possession and in defensive shape (conf 0.5)

Hard-working captain who has been with the club since youth (conf 0.5)

Regular starter over many seasons; no major injury record found (conf 0.35)

At 28 limited headroom beyond his current level (conf 0.5)

Racing captain and Segunda champion; modest national profile (conf 0.5)