
Javier Matilla
Kallithea/M/
Player Info
Javier Matilla is a Spanish central midfielder, recognized for his technical proficiency and tactical intelligence in the heart of the pitch. Born on August 16, 1988, the 37-year-old has spent the bulk of his career in Spain's competitive lower tiers, serving as a crucial link between defense and attack. A product of Villarreal's youth academy, Matilla broke into the first team and gained valuable experience, including appearances in La Liga and the UEFA Europa League. His career path then took him to several clubs where his role as a deep-lying playmaker or defensive midfielder was highly valued; his precise passing, vision, and ability to break up opposition play made him a consistent performer for teams like Real Betis, Elche, and Gimnàstic de Tarragona. While team honors have been elusive, his individual consistency and leadership on the field have always been appreciated by coaches and fans alike. Known for his work ethic and calm demeanor, Matilla is the type of player who makes his team tick with simple, effective distribution. He remains a respected figure in Spanish football, embodying the classic midfield controller.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2023/01/30
Signed
2022/08/01
Signed
2018/07/09
Signed
2017/12/31
Signed
2017/06/30
Terminated
2016/07/05
Signed
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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No Data Available
Statistics
2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
17
Games Started
17
Minutes Per Game
486
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
0
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
0
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
4
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
0
Be Fouled Per Game
0




