# Álvaro Medrán > Midfielder · Spain · [Al Ettifaq](https://betsprinter.com/teams/1693) · [Canonical HTML](https://betsprinter.com/players/46396) ## Quick facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Age | 32 | | Date of birth | 1994-03-15 | | Nationality | Spain | | Position | Midfielder | | Jersey | #10 | | Height | 170 cm | | Weight | 69 kg | | Current club | [Al Ettifaq](https://betsprinter.com/teams/1693) | | Competition | [Pro League](https://betsprinter.com/leagues/28) | ## Season snapshot | Metric | Value | | --- | ---: | | Season | 2024/2025 | | Competition | Pro League | | Appearances | 30 | | Minutes | 2180 | | Goals | 2 | | Assists | 4 | | Average rating | 7.23 | ## Last matches | Date | Competition | Opponent | Min | G | A | xG | xA | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | | Thu 14 May | Pro League | Al Ittihad | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0.05 | — | 6.82 | | Sat 9 May | Pro League | Al Khaleej | 88 | 0 | 3 | 0.02 | — | 9.57 | | Mon 4 May | Pro League | Al Najma | 90 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 7.71 | | Thu 30 Apr | Pro League | Al Okhdoud | 90 | 1 | 0 | 0.15 | — | 7.85 | ## Profile ### Midfield creator carrying Al Ettifaq's supply line[^fact-1] ## Profile Álvaro Medrán, 32-year-old Spanish midfielder currently at Al Ettifaq[^fact-1], functions as a distributor and chance-maker in central areas. The profile during this season reads as a technician who prioritises service over direct goalscoring: an organiser from midfield tasked with turning possession into chances. ## Season form Medrán has been a steady presence in the team this campaign, logging 29 appearances and 2,520 minutes on the pitch[^fact-2]. That volume has translated into modest end-product: 1 goal and 8 assists across the season[^fact-3]. Provider metrics agree with the eye test — his season-long provider rating averages 7.20[^fact-4], indicating consistent contributions to the attacking phase even if the shot return is low. Specific expected-goals or expected-assists figures are not supplied in the provided facts, so deeper underlying-shot-creation numbers cannot be cited here. ## Availability & momentum There is no injury history, suspension, or recent-match detail included among the supplied facts, so availability must be assumed from the appearance total rather than asserted definitively. Volume of minutes suggests a player relied upon for sustained spells across the season[^fact-2], and the assist count points to tangible influence on the final ball in matches where he has featured[^fact-3]. The average provider rating of 7.20 across the campaign signals a level of trust from coaching staff to retain him in the lineup when fit[^fact-4]. ## What to watch Next fixture: NEOM SC on 2026-05-21T18:00:00+00:00[^fact-5]. Against NEOM SC, the key contribution to monitor is creation rhythm — how often Medrán is able to reach the assist zone and deliver the final pass. The season-long 8 assists and 7.20 provider rating identify him as the node most likely to supply teammates in attacking transitions[^fact-3][^fact-4]. Tracing his minutes in the match will indicate whether the coaching staff view him as a starter for game control or a timeout option to rescue tempo; the 2,520 minutes this season suggest he is more frequently part of the starting framework than a pure impact sub[^fact-2]. Bottom line: this campaign positions Medrán as a provider-first midfielder whose value is best measured by chance creation and continuity of minutes rather than goals. Watch for assist opportunities and minute load against NEOM SC to gauge whether the recent run reinforces that role[^fact-3][^fact-5]. ### Cited facts [^fact-1]: **Identity** — 32 years old · Spain · Midfielder · current club Al Ettifaq. [^fact-2]: **Season volume** — 29 appearances (2025/2026), 2520 minutes on the pitch. [^fact-3]: **Season output** — 1 goal and 8 assists recorded. [^fact-4]: **Average rating** — Provider rating averages 7.20 across the season. [^fact-5]: **Next fixture** — Next: NEOM SC on 2026-05-21T18:00:00+00:00. --- Methodology: . Canonical HTML: .