Alejandro Baena Rodríguez
Atletico Madrid/F/
SpainPlayer Info
Alejandro Baena Rodríguez, known simply as Aleix Baena, has exploded onto the scene as one of Spanish football's most creative and sought-after talents, starring for Villarreal and breaking into the Spanish national team. The 24-year-old attacking midfielder, born in 2001, is a magician in the final third, blessed with exquisite vision, pinpoint passing, and a deadly shot from distance. Despite being linked with Atlético Madrid in the data, his rise has been meteoric at Villarreal, where he became the undisputed playmaker and a fan idol. His breakthrough 2022/23 season was spectacular, earning him the UEFA Europa League Young Player of the Season award after leading Villarreal to the semi-finals. With a staggering market value of €55 million, Baena is the complete modern number 10—hard-working, technically sublime, and decisive. He is now a cornerstone for both club and country, destined for the very top of the game.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/07/01
Villarreal CF
Atletico Madrid42000000€
Transfer
2022/06/29
Girona FCVillarreal CFLoan Ended
2021/08/18
Villarreal CFGirona FCLoan
2020/07/31
Villarreal BVillarreal CFSigned
2019/06/30
Villarreal U19Villarreal BSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Atletico Madrid
Copa del Rey2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
4
Games Started
2
Minutes Per Game
168
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
2
Accurate Passes Per Game
77
Key Passes Per Game
2
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
9
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
5
Interceptions Per Game
2
Clearances Per Game
3
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
2
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
7
Be Fouled Per Game
5