Santiago Mourino

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League: LaLiga EA SportsTeam: VillarrealNationality: Spain
Positions:CBRBAge: ~24

Estimated market value (beta)

€2.0m – €13.1m
Confidence: 41%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 65 / 100·Confidence 41%

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

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration64

Adequate first steps; an athletic but not explosive defender. (conf 0.45)

Top speed68

Quick enough to defend space behind a high line. (conf 0.45)

Agility64

Moves well for a 1.86 m defender, comfortable turning. (conf 0.4)

Stamina72

Fit and durable across a full La Liga campaign. (conf 0.45)

Control

First touch64

Tidy touch; does what is needed to start a build-up. (conf 0.4)

Dribbling54

Not a dribbler; carries the ball only when needed. (conf 0.35)

Ball shielding66

Uses his frame to protect the ball when pressed. (conf 0.4)

Ball striking60

Clean on his passing but with little shooting threat. (conf 0.4)

Distribution

Short passing66

Plays safe, simple passes in a possession system. (conf 0.4)

Long passing66

Can play forward diagonals out of defence. (conf 0.4)

Crossing48

Used at right-back at times but not a crossing source. (conf 0.35)

Vision60

Reads the simple passing option more than the incisive one. (conf 0.35)

Chance threat

Finishing38

Seldom involved in scoring, as expected for a defender. (conf 0.4)

Shot selection42

Rarely shoots, and the sample of attempts is very limited. (conf 0.35)

Off-ball movement50

Mostly stays deep and does not make forward runs. (conf 0.35)

Set-piece shot40

No known set-piece or long-range shooting threat in his profile. (conf 0.3)

Duels

Aerial72

Good height and a strong header of the ball in both boxes. (conf 0.45)

Ground duels72

Strong and well timed in duels at La Liga level. (conf 0.45)

Defense

Pressing intensity66

Steps up to engage, backed by recovery pace. (conf 0.4)

Defensive disruption72

Wins tackles and interceptions regularly in the back line. (conf 0.45)

Defensive positioning70

Disciplined in a back four, a first-choice defender. (conf 0.45)

Mental

Composure68

Handles the pressure of top-flight football calmly. (conf 0.45)

Decision making66

Mostly sound decisions under La Liga pressure. (conf 0.45)

Work rate72

Hard-working defender who has made a rapid rise. (conf 0.4)

Resilience

Injury reliability68

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

Outlook

Potential72

Still 24, with a quick rise and senior international experience. (conf 0.45)

Reputation52

Established La Liga starter with a Uruguay cap, but modest profile. (conf 0.45)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Santiago Mouriño is a Spanish-Uruguayan defender who plays at centre-back and can cover at right-back. Born in Montevideo, he started at Nacional and made his professional debut with Racing Montevideo in 2022. He moved to Atlético Madrid in 2023, had a loan at Real Zaragoza, spent 2024-25 at Alavés and joined Villarreal in 2025 after Atlético used a buyback clause. He plays for Uruguay and made his senior debut in October 2025.

Won the 2022 Uruguayan Segunda División with Racing Montevideo.

Made his senior Uruguay debut in a friendly against the Dominican Republic in October 2025.

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