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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Gets up the right flank quickly for a full-back (conf 0.4)
Good sprinting speed as a right-back who also plays winger (conf 0.4)
Changes direction comfortably on the flank (conf 0.35)
Regular starter on loan at Mirandes and Granada, covering the flank (conf 0.4)
Control
Adequate control on the right; limited senior detail (conf 0.35)
Carries the ball forward on the right, not a dribbling specialist (conf 0.35)
Average frame protection at 1.85m; no standout trait (conf 0.3)
Average striking technique; no goals in 48 Espanyol games (conf 0.3)
Distribution
Sound short passing in the right-sided build-up (conf 0.35)
Average range from deep; limited evidence of more (conf 0.3)
Delivers from the right as a full-back who can play winger (conf 0.35)
Reads options from wide; not a primary creator (conf 0.3)
Chance threat
Defender with a single goal in the loan spells (conf 0.3)
Shoots rarely and mostly in sensible positions (conf 0.25)
Overlaps and can play higher up as a right winger (conf 0.3)
No known set-piece role or long-range shooting record (conf 0.2)
Duels
Average aerial threat for a 1.85m full-back (conf 0.25)
Holds his own in wide duels at Segunda and LaLiga level (conf 0.35)
Defense
Active presser on the right as a full-back or winger (conf 0.35)
Provides tackles and interceptions at an average level (conf 0.3)
Sound as a starter at Mirandes and Granada on loan (conf 0.35)
Mental
Settled in on loan; backup role at Espanyol limited sample (conf 0.3)
Sensible choices for a right-back who also covers the wing (conf 0.3)
Started regularly on loan at Mirandes and Granada, so effort is solid (conf 0.4)
Resilience
No notable injury record found; little public information (conf 0.25)
Outlook
At 25 with some top-flight time, a little headroom remains (conf 0.3)
Espanyol academy product; a squad name at LaLiga level (conf 0.35)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Rubén Sánchez is a Spanish right-back, born in Barcelona, who can also play as a right winger and joined Elche from Espanyol on a three-year contract on 1 September 2026. He came through the Espanyol academy after Badalona, debuted for the reserves in 2020 and was promoted to the first team in January 2024 after a loan at Mirandes. He later had a loan at Granada and returned to Espanyol in 2025-26 as backup to Omar El Hilali. He is an energetic full-back who offers cover on either side of the right flank.
Recalled by Espanyol in January 2024 and promoted to the first team after impressing on loan at Mirandes.
Capped once by the Catalonia regional team.