Joseba Zaldua
Published: December 20th, 2023 (12/20/2023)
Name: Joseba Zaldua
DoB: 6/24/1992 (30 years old)
Position: D/WB (R)
Club: Cádiz
Division: Spanish First Division
Nationality: ESP
EU National: Yes
Contract Start: 7/11/2022
Contract End: 6/30/2025
Transfer Value: $850K - $11M
Pref. Foot: Right
Left Foot: Reasonable
Right Foot: Very Strong
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 156 lbs
All-time Apps: 260
All-time Gls: 4
Current Ability: 132
Potential Ability: 145
Player Attributes
Technical
| Corners | 6 |
| Crossing | 12 |
| Dribbling | 12 |
| Finishing | 6 |
| First Touch | 11 |
| Free Kicks | 10 |
| Heading | 14 |
| Long Shots | 9 |
| Long Throws | 13 |
| Marking | 14 |
| Passing | 13 |
| Penalties | 3 |
| Tackling | 14 |
| Technique | 12 |
Mental
| Aggression | 13 |
| Anticipation | 14 |
| Bravery | 15 |
| Composure | 14 |
| Concentration | 14 |
| Decisions | 14 |
| Determination | 13 |
| Flair | 9 |
| Leadership | 12 |
| Off the Ball | 12 |
| Positioning | 15 |
| Teamwork | 16 |
| Vision | 12 |
| Work Rate | 15 |
Physical
| Acceleration | 12 |
| Agility | 12 |
| Balance | 14 |
| Jumping Reach | 6 |
| Natural Fitness | 12 |
| Pace | 13 |
| Stamina | 14 |
| Strength | 14 |
Hidden
| Versatility | 10 |
| Temperament | 13 |
| Sportsmanship | 16 |
| Professionalism | 15 |
| Pressure | 12 |
| Loyalty | 14 |
| Injury Proneness | 11 |
| Important Matches | 12 |
| Dirtiness | 11 |
| Controversy | 13 |
| Consistency | 17 |
| Ambition | 12 |
| Adaptability | 14 |
Goalkeeping
| Throwing | 3 |
| Rushing out Tendency | 3 |
| Reflexes | 3 |
| Punching Tendency | 1 |
| One on Ones | 2 |
| Kicking | 3 |
| Handling | 1 |
| Eccentricity | 1 |
| Communication | 2 |
| Command of Area | 2 |
| Aerial Reach | 2 |
Similar Players
Similar players at max potential...Similarity Index
Player
Club
Division
Position
Age
Technical Similarity
Physical Similarity
Mental Similarity
Total Similarity
Vladimír CoufalWest Ham
English Premier Division
D/WB (R)
30
92%
98%
90%
91%
Davide CalabriaAC Milan
Italian Serie A
D/WB (R)
26
95%
85%
85%
91%
Dani CarvajalR. Madrid
Spanish First Division
D/WB (R)
31
92%
89%
86%
91%
Tyler AdamsLeeds
Sky Bet Championship
D/WB (R), DM, M (C)
24
95%
85%
88%
90%
Kenny TeteFulham
English Premier Division
D/WB (R)
27
95%
89%
96%
90%
Pavel KadeřábekTSG Hoffenheim
Bundesliga
D/WB (R)
31
94%
94%
88%
90%
Azor MatusiwaReims
Ligue 1 Uber Eats
D/WB (R), DM, M (RC)
25
93%
96%
83%
90%
Jonas SvenssonAdana D.S.
Turkish Super League
D/WB (R)
30
92%
84%
95%
90%
Konrad LaimerRB Leipzig
Bundesliga
D/WB (R), DM, M (C)
26
89%
84%
91%
90%
Gonzalo MontielSevilla
Spanish First Division
D/WB (R)
26
88%
88%
92%
89%
| Player | Club | Division | Position | Age | Technical Similarity | Physical Similarity | Mental Similarity | Total Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimír Coufal |
West Ham | English Premier Division | D/WB (R) | 30 | 92% | 98% | 90% | 91% |
| Davide Calabria |
AC Milan | Italian Serie A | D/WB (R) | 26 | 95% | 85% | 85% | 91% |
| Dani Carvajal |
R. Madrid | Spanish First Division | D/WB (R) | 31 | 92% | 89% | 86% | 91% |
| Tyler Adams |
Leeds | Sky Bet Championship | D/WB (R), DM, M (C) | 24 | 95% | 85% | 88% | 90% |
| Kenny Tete |
Fulham | English Premier Division | D/WB (R) | 27 | 95% | 89% | 96% | 90% |
| Pavel Kadeřábek |
TSG Hoffenheim | Bundesliga | D/WB (R) | 31 | 94% | 94% | 88% | 90% |
| Azor Matusiwa |
Reims | Ligue 1 Uber Eats | D/WB (R), DM, M (RC) | 25 | 93% | 96% | 83% | 90% |
| Jonas Svensson |
Adana D.S. | Turkish Super League | D/WB (R) | 30 | 92% | 84% | 95% | 90% |
| Konrad Laimer |
RB Leipzig | Bundesliga | D/WB (R), DM, M (C) | 26 | 89% | 84% | 91% | 90% |
| Gonzalo Montiel |
Sevilla | Spanish First Division | D/WB (R) | 26 | 88% | 88% | 92% | 89% |
10 Year Simulation
Simulated a save for 10 years...Future Career
Season
Age
Club
Division
Appearances
Goals
Assists
Avg. Rating
xG/90
xA/90
Pass Completion %
Prog. Passes/90
Key Passes/90
Dribbles/90
Tackles/90
Interceptions/90
Goals Allowed/90
2026
33
Cádiz
Spanish First Division
3 (6)
0
1
6.58
0.04
0.15
91%
7.25
0.94
1.17
1.40
2.34
-
2025
32
Cádiz
Spanish Second Division
12 (5)
0
1
6.72
0.13
0.17
88%
5.74
0.60
0.60
3.50
1.71
-
2024
31
Cádiz
Spanish First Division
15 (5)
0
0
6.78
0.06
0.14
88%
6.79
0.59
1.05
2.64
3.36
-
2023
30
Cádiz
Spanish First Division
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-
-
-
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-
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| Season | Age | Club | Division | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Avg. Rating | xG/90 | xA/90 | Pass Completion % | Prog. Passes/90 | Key Passes/90 | Dribbles/90 | Tackles/90 | Interceptions/90 | Goals Allowed/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 | Cádiz | Spanish First Division | 3 (6) | 0 | 1 | 6.58 | 0.04 | 0.15 | 91% | 7.25 | 0.94 | 1.17 | 1.40 | 2.34 | - |
| 2025 | 32 | Cádiz | Spanish Second Division | 12 (5) | 0 | 1 | 6.72 | 0.13 | 0.17 | 88% | 5.74 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 3.50 | 1.71 | - |
| 2024 | 31 | Cádiz | Spanish First Division | 15 (5) | 0 | 0 | 6.78 | 0.06 | 0.14 | 88% | 6.79 | 0.59 | 1.05 | 2.64 | 3.36 | - |
| 2023 | 30 | Cádiz | Spanish First Division | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |