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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Decent first steps for a tall central defender. (conf 0.4)
Covers ground well when recovering behind the line. (conf 0.4)
Reasonable mobility, with the balance expected of a defender. (conf 0.35)
Plays regularly for a squad with a demanding schedule. (conf 0.4)
Control
Tidy first touch, a legacy of playing in midfield for the B team. (conf 0.4)
Carries the ball a little but is not a dribbler. (conf 0.35)
Competent at keeping the ball under pressure. (conf 0.35)
Clean striker on passes, little shot threat. (conf 0.35)
Distribution
Comfortable with short passes after his midfield background. (conf 0.4)
Reasonable range, but without a standout switch. (conf 0.35)
Occasional right-back minutes, not a crossing outlet. (conf 0.3)
Reads simple options and plays forward when available. (conf 0.35)
Chance threat
Rare scorer, typical for a centre-back with little attacking output. (conf 0.35)
Rarely shoots, and the sample of attempts is very limited. (conf 0.3)
Mostly stays in defensive positions rather than joining attacks. (conf 0.3)
No known set-piece or long-range threat. (conf 0.25)
Duels
Good height and timing in defensive aerial duels. (conf 0.4)
Solid in one-on-one duels at both centre-back and right-back. (conf 0.4)
Defense
Steps up from defence to press when needed. (conf 0.35)
Reads the game well enough to intercept and tackle. (conf 0.4)
Disciplined in a back line, still learning the position. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Calm for a young defender making early La Liga appearances. (conf 0.4)
Largely sound choices, as expected of a developing defender. (conf 0.4)
Willing, consistent worker who has earned first-team minutes. (conf 0.35)
Resilience
No notable injury record available, so a neutral rating. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
Academy product with first-team minutes and Spain youth caps. (conf 0.45)
Young homegrown defender, not yet widely known beyond Spain. (conf 0.4)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Pau Navarro is a Spanish defender who plays mainly at centre-back and can also play right-back, having been used in midfield in Villarreal's B team. Born in La Vilavella and a product of the Villarreal academy, he debuted for the B team in November 2023 and made his La Liga debut in September 2024 as a replacement for Logan Costa. He has since become a regular option in Villarreal's squad. He has represented Spain at U19 and U20 level, including the 2025 U-20 World Cup.
Made his La Liga debut in September 2024, replacing Logan Costa in a win at Espanyol.
Was called up by Spain for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.