Álex Baena
CM · Villarreal · Spain
Quick facts
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Born
July 22, 2001
Zodiac
♋ Cancer
About
Álex Baena is a creative midfielder who plays for Villarreal and Spain. The young talent combines vision with set-piece expertise and goal-scoring from midfield.
Strengths
- +Creative vision
- +Set-piece expertise
- +Goal-scoring
- +Technical quality
- +Pressing
Weaknesses
- −Limited international experience
- −Physicality
- −Consistency
Role in the XI
Baena plays as an attacking midfielder, creating chances and scoring from set-pieces.
Skill Profile
Rating breakdown and core attribute balance.
79
PAC
73
SHO
83
PAS
80
DRI
65
DEF
71
PHY
Career Timeline
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Born in Spain
Álex Baena was born on July 22, 2001 in Spain.
Played for Villarreal
Played for Villarreal, making 108 appearances and scoring 15 goals.
Played for Girona
Played for Girona, making 38 appearances and scoring 5 goals.
Played for Atletico Madrid
Played for Atletico Madrid.
International debut for Spain
Made senior international debut for Spain. Has earned 8 caps and scored 2 goals for the national team.
Joined Atlético Madrid
Signed for Atlético Madrid, making 18 appearances and scoring 2 goals.
Played for Atletico Madrid
Played for Atletico Madrid.
Current Status
Currently playing for Villarreal and preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Spain.
Career History
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Atlético Madrid | 2025–Present | 18 | 2 | - |
Girona | 2021–2022 | 38 | 5 | - |
Villarreal | 2020–2025 | 108 | 15 | - |
 Atletico Madrid | 2024–2025 | - | - | - |
| Atletico Madrid | 2025–2026 | - | - | - |
| Total | 164 | 22 | 0 | |
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Status
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2026 club status
Villarreal
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