Pau Navarro

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League: LaLiga EA SportsTeam: VillarrealNationality: Spain
Positions:CBRBAge: ~21

Estimated market value (beta)

€1.5m – €11.5m
Confidence: 37%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 63 / 100·Confidence 37%

Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration64

Decent first steps for a tall central defender. (conf 0.4)

Top speed66

Covers ground well when recovering behind the line. (conf 0.4)

Agility62

Reasonable mobility, with the balance expected of a defender. (conf 0.35)

Stamina68

Plays regularly for a squad with a demanding schedule. (conf 0.4)

Control

First touch66

Tidy first touch, a legacy of playing in midfield for the B team. (conf 0.4)

Dribbling56

Carries the ball a little but is not a dribbler. (conf 0.35)

Ball shielding64

Competent at keeping the ball under pressure. (conf 0.35)

Ball striking60

Clean striker on passes, little shot threat. (conf 0.35)

Distribution

Short passing70

Comfortable with short passes after his midfield background. (conf 0.4)

Long passing66

Reasonable range, but without a standout switch. (conf 0.35)

Crossing48

Occasional right-back minutes, not a crossing outlet. (conf 0.3)

Vision62

Reads simple options and plays forward when available. (conf 0.35)

Chance threat

Finishing38

Rare scorer, typical for a centre-back with little attacking output. (conf 0.35)

Shot selection42

Rarely shoots, and the sample of attempts is very limited. (conf 0.3)

Off-ball movement52

Mostly stays in defensive positions rather than joining attacks. (conf 0.3)

Set-piece shot38

No known set-piece or long-range threat. (conf 0.25)

Duels

Aerial66

Good height and timing in defensive aerial duels. (conf 0.4)

Ground duels66

Solid in one-on-one duels at both centre-back and right-back. (conf 0.4)

Defense

Pressing intensity64

Steps up from defence to press when needed. (conf 0.35)

Defensive disruption66

Reads the game well enough to intercept and tackle. (conf 0.4)

Defensive positioning66

Disciplined in a back line, still learning the position. (conf 0.4)

Mental

Composure66

Calm for a young defender making early La Liga appearances. (conf 0.4)

Decision making64

Largely sound choices, as expected of a developing defender. (conf 0.4)

Work rate70

Willing, consistent worker who has earned first-team minutes. (conf 0.35)

Resilience

Injury reliability64

No notable injury record available, so a neutral rating. (conf 0.3)

Outlook

Potential76

Academy product with first-team minutes and Spain youth caps. (conf 0.45)

Reputation42

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.

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