Profile of Saúl Ñíguez
Season 2024/25
Competitive matches
2
Matches
played
179'
Minutes
played
0
0
Goals/90'
0/1
0.5
Cards/90'
Saúl
Saúl Ñíguez Esclapez
29
years
Spain
77
kgs
Mid
position
184
cms
17
shirt number
17.05
M.€
76
ELO
Born on 21 November 1994 in Elche (Alicante)
Personal data
Country of birth
Spain Preferred foot
Left foot
Continent of birth
Europe
Region of birth
Southern Europe
Career details
Premier League Form in last matches
89'
6.2 Pts.
90'
6.2 Pts.
82'
5.7 Pts.
90'
6.9 Pts.
Competitions played in
Participation and performances
Team's position in the competition
| Matchday 5 | PTS | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16
|
|
Getafe | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
|
17
|
|
Real Betis | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 |
|
18
|
|
Las Palmas | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 |
|
19
|
|
Sevilla | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 |
|
20
|
|
Valencia | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -4 |
Position on the pitch
Main position
Midfielder
86%
Other positions
- Left midfielder 14%
CM
LM
Attributes
69
pace
74
shot
76
pass
75
Dribbling
63
defence
76
physical
Rating progression
76
12
10
13
21
24
Highest value in career
91 (2020)
Rankings
General
1662º
Age
141º
By country
86º
By position
449º
MF
By position
342º
CM
Evolution of market value
17 M€
▼ -0.7
12
10
13
21
24
Highest value in career
89.2M (2018)
Rankings
General
853º
Age
60º
By country
44º
By position
270º
MF
By position
201º
CM
Contract information
Provider
Nike
Agent
CAA Stellar
Start of contract
15/07/2024
NEW SIGNING
End of contract
30/06/2026
Contract length
13/09/2026
Last signing
15/07/2024
Buy-out clause
150M€
Loan by
Atlético
Current transfer news
Past signings
|
Season.
Date
|
Origin | Destination | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
|
25/26
30/06/2025
|
|
|
End of loan
|
|
24/25
15/07/2024
|
|
|
Loan
|
|
22/23
30/06/2022
|
|
|
End of loan
|
|
21/22
01/09/2021
|
|
|
5M
Loan W/B
|
|
13/14
30/06/2014
|
|
|
End of loan
|
| Total amount of money in transfer dealings | 0 | ||
Professional performance
 |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current season | 2 |
0
▼
|
76
▼
|
|
| Last 6 months | 11 |
1
▼
|
0.09
▼
|
76
▼
|
| Last 365 days | 48 |
2
▼
|
0.04
▼
|
77
▼
|
| Last 3 years | 111 |
6
▼
|
0.05
▼
|
77
▼
|
| Last 5 years | 201 |
16
▼
|
0.08
▼
|
82
▲
|
| Career | 615 |
69
▲
|
0.11
▲
|
79
▲
|
List of clubs played for
| Teams | Season | MP | MP | GS | MS | MIN | Age | Pts. | ELO | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
2024/25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 179' | 29 | 5.5 | 76 |
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 179' | 29 | 5.5 | 76 | |
|
|
2023/24 | 49 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 49 | 23 | 26 | 2053' | 29 | 5.6 | 77 |
|
|
2022/23 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 38 | 15 | 23 | 1403' | 28 | 5.6 | 75 |
|
|
2021/22 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 1174' | 27 | 5.8 | 80 |
|
|
2021/22 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 200' | 26 | 5.7 | 87 |
Historical performance in clubs
| By teams | Season. | MP | GS | Min. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
12 | 427 | 318 | 28563' | 48 | 91 |
|
|
3 | 70 | 53 | 4808' | 8 | 21 |
|
|
1 | 37 | 37 | 3275' | 2 | 15 |
|
|
1 | 23 | 12 | 1174' | 1 | 3 |
|
|
1 | 2 | 2 | 179' | 0 | 1 |
| By competition | Season. | MP | GS | Min. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
13 | 331 | 251 | 22961' | 32 | 83 |
|
10 | 79 | 63 | 5356' | 11 | 11 |
|
3 | 70 | 53 | 4808' | 8 | 21 |
|
11 | 38 | 29 | 2520' | 3 | 8 |
|
3 | 17 | 10 | 930' | 3 | 5 |
For the national team
19 times at International
25 times at U21
8 times at U20
10 times at U19
8 times at U17
3
0.16
2
2
0
Other information
Times called up
32
Matches as a starter
10
Off the bench
9
Debut
1/9/2016
Age on debut
21.8 years old
Last match
18/11/2019
Age in last game
25.0 years old
Career with national team
| Teams | Year | MP | MP | GS | MS | MIN | Age | Pts. | ELO | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2019 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 335' | 24 | 6.3 | 88 |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 335' | 24 | 6.3 | 88 | |
|
|
2018 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 445' | 23 | 5.5 | 89 |
|
|
2017 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 220' | 22 | 4.8 | 88 |
|
2017 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 360' | 22 | 8.5 | 88 |
|
|
2016 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 360' | 21 | 5.1 | 83 |
Teammates in the national team
Player rating and role
Performances for the national team
| By teams | Season. | MP | GS | Min. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
5 | 20 | 19 | 1655' | 7 | 9 |
|
|
4 | 19 | 10 | 1015' | 3 | 2 |
|
1 | 7 | 5 | 503' | 0 | 1 |
|
2 | 5 | 4 | 302' | 0 | 0 |
|
1 | 5 | 5 | 450' | 0 | 2 |
| By competition | Season. | MP | GS | Min. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 | 16 | 15 | 1295' | 2 | 8 |
|
3 | 8 | 1 | 292' | 0 | 1 |
|
1 | 5 | 5 | 450' | 0 | 2 |
|
1 | 4 | 4 | 286' | 2 | 0 |
|
|
1 | 4 | 4 | 335' | 1 | 1 |
Titles
-
Uefa Supercup winner -
2
Europa League winner -
Top scorer -
Spanish cup winner -
Spanish Super Cup winner
Most important achievements
Milestones and events on this day
Debut for team
23 AUG. 24
29 years
400 matches
16 DEC. 23
29 years
300 matches
24 SEP. 23
28 years
First team goal
02 MAR. 22
27 years
Debut in category
12 FEB. 22
27 years
Best performances
90'
3
10 Pts.
90'
2
10 Pts.
90'
2
10 Pts.
90'
9.8 Pts.