As a 20-year-old, during the 2021/22 season, Alex Baena played a pivotal role in helping Girona get promoted from the Segunda Division.
Since then, Alex Baena has become a regular at Villarreal, became a full Spanish international and is now linked with a move to some of the top clubs in Europe, including Manchester City.
The visualisation below highlights Baena’s key numbers from this season compared with the other left-wingers from the Tier-1 leagues.
Álex Baena Radar Map At Villarreal
Having played the second-most minutes for an outfield player at Villarreal last season, Alex Baena has gradually risen to become the most important player for the Yellow Submarine.
Alex Baena ranks joint-third for assists in Europe’s top-five leagues this season, with five to his name.




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