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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Adequate recovery pace for a young centre-back; not a speed-based defender. (conf 0.25)
Enough pace to defend space in a mid-block, with no standout sprint data. (conf 0.25)
Also able to cover at left-back, which suggests workable mobility. (conf 0.25)
Handled a full Segunda Federacion load with Alavés B across two seasons. (conf 0.25)
Control
Comfortable receiving in the back line, with limited senior-level evidence. (conf 0.25)
Rarely carries the ball; a secure defender first. (conf 0.25)
Holds off attackers adequately on the back foot. (conf 0.25)
Standard defender technique; no known long-range or driven-pass threat. (conf 0.25)
Distribution
Plays simple passes out of the back line without risk. (conf 0.25)
Range is unremarkable at this stage of his development. (conf 0.25)
Not required to deliver; some left-back cover gives a little wide experience. (conf 0.2)
Reads simple options; creative passing is not part of his game. (conf 0.25)
Chance threat
Occasional set-piece goals only; four goals for Alavés C in 2023-24. (conf 0.2)
Rarely shoots, with attacking involvement limited to set pieces. (conf 0.2)
Attacking movement is mostly attacking corners and free kicks. (conf 0.2)
No sign of dead-ball specialism or long-range shooting so far. (conf 0.2)
Duels
Contests headers in both boxes, but top-flight forwards remain a step up. (conf 0.25)
Competitive in duels against Segunda Federacion strikers; LaLiga level is unproven. (conf 0.25)
Defense
Steps out selectively, as a young centre-back in a compact block. (conf 0.25)
Clears and intercepts the usual amount for a promising defender. (conf 0.25)
Sound basic positioning learned through the Alavés academy system. (conf 0.25)
Mental
Only a handful of senior minutes so far, so composure is unproven. (conf 0.25)
Reasonable defensive choices; senior experience is thin. (conf 0.25)
Steady commitment shown by progressing through every Alavés youth level. (conf 0.25)
Resilience
No notable injury record found; 58 appearances for Alavés B. (conf 0.2)
Outlook
Age 21, academy graduate with contract to 2028 and Spain youth caps. (conf 0.3)
Little profile outside Alavés; just two Spain youth caps and a recent LaLiga debut. (conf 0.3)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Xanet Olaiz is a Spanish centre-back, born in Astigarraga, who can also cover at left-back. He joined the Alavés academy in 2019, moved up through the C and B teams and then broke into senior squads, making his Copa del Rey debut in December 2025 and his LaLiga debut in September 2026. He has represented Spain at U18 and U19 level and has a contract with the club running to 2028. At this stage he is a developing defender whose senior sample is very small.
Made his Copa del Rey debut on 2 December 2025 as a substitute against Club Portugalete.
Made his LaLiga debut on 6 September 2026, replacing Jonny Otto in the home match against Osasuna.