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Yago Cantero
Yago Cantero
Spanish Defender • AD Ceuta FC • "La Real Product" • Left-Footed Centre-Back
69.8
🇪🇸 SpainBorn Jan 26, 2000 • Age: 25 • Real Sociedad Academy • Height: N/A • Left-Footed
Full NameYago Cantero Pérez
PositionCB (Centre-Back)
NationalitySpain 🇪🇸
Age25 (Born: Jan 26, 2000)
FootLeft
Jersey Number#24

Career Path

Real Sociedad C2019-2022 (60 apps, 3 goals)
Real Sociedad B2021-2024 (67 apps, 1 goal)
AD Ceuta FC2024-Present
Total Career126 apps, 5 goals

🌍 Global Impact Analysis

Yago Cantero Pérez is a **25-year-old Spanish centre-back** who progressed through the prestigious **Real Sociedad academy**. After spending five years in La Real's system (Real Sociedad C and B teams), he joined **AD Ceuta FC in 2024**, making his professional Segunda División debut on August 15, 2025. The **left-footed defender** has made **5 appearances** this season in La Liga 2 (2025-26), recording **4.55 clearances** and **2.45 interceptions per 90**—elite defensive activity metrics. However, his disciplinary record is concerning: **3 yellow cards and 1 red card** in just 5 games suggest aggressive positioning or tactical naivety. With **126 career apps (60 for Sociedad C, 67 for Sociedad B)** and 5 goals, Cantero brings Segunda B experience but is still adapting to the demands of professional football.

Scout Note: Real Sociedad academy pedigree. Elite defensive volume but discipline issues (1 red in 5 apps). Left-footed CBs are valuable—needs tactical refinement.

📊 Core FGA Intelligence Metrics

Tier 1: Defensive (Automated)

CLE (Clearances)8.6
INT (Interceptions)7.8
TAC (Tackling)7.2
MRK (Marking)7.4
AER (Aerial Duels)6.8
BLO (Blocks)7.6

Tier 1: Passing (Automated)

HZP (Horizontal Pass)7.0
LGP (Long Pass)6.5
DGP (Diagonal Pass)6.2
CAR (Carries)6.0

Tier 2: Semi-Automated Intelligence

POI (Position Intelligence)7.6
CPX (Composure)6.8
MOB (Mobility)6.4
PVI (Pass Variety)6.0

Tier 3: Scout Assessment (Expert Input)

CHR (Character)7.8
DMA (Decision Making)6.2
CLM (Calmness)6.0
MCS (Mental Competence)6.8
SPI (Spatial Performance)7.4
SOA (Speed on Action)6.6

🧠 60-Philosophy Framework Analysis

Top Philosophy Fits

RH1: Guardiola Ball-Playing 7.2/10 RE2: Cramer Organization 7.0/10 SF1: Bilardo Defensive 7.4/10 Basque Academy 7.6/10

🤝 Key Career Moments

2019-2022 | Real Sociedad C
⚽ **60 apps, 3 goals** in Tercera División. Solid academy development.
2021-2024 | Real Sociedad B
📈 **67 apps, 1 goal** in Segunda B. Graduated to the B team while still playing for C team.
2024 | Ceuta Move
✈️ Joined **AD Ceuta FC** seeking first-team Segunda División football.
Aug 15, 2025 | Professional Debut
🏆 Made **Segunda División debut** for Ceuta. Career milestone at age 25.
2025-26 Season | Discipline Issues
⚠️ **1 red card and 3 yellows in 5 apps** - tactical fouling or poor decision-making under pressure.

📈 Career Statistics

Club Years Apps Goals
Real Sociedad C 2019-2022 60 3
Real Sociedad B 2021-2024 67 1
AD Ceuta FC (24-25) 2024-2025 35 2
AD Ceuta FC (25-26) 2025-Present 5 0
Summary: 167 total apps, 6 goals. 4.55 clearances/90, 2.45 interceptions/90. Discipline: 3Y+1R in 5 apps (2025-26).

📊 Player Comparison

🎯 Scout's Final Verdict

Key Attributes

Clearances (CLE) 8.6/10
Character (CHR) 7.8/10
Interceptions (INT) 7.8/10
Positional IQ (POI) 7.6/10
Blocks (BLO) 7.6/10

Summary

VERDICT: DEVELOPING DEFENDER (Discipline Risk)

Yago Cantero brings **Real Sociedad academy training** and elite defensive volume (8.6 clearances, 7.8 interceptions per 90). His left foot is a tactical asset in modern systems. However, ** 1 red card + 3 yellows in 5 apps** is alarming—it suggests either over-aggressive positioning or poor tactical decisions under pressure (Calmness 6.0, Decision Making 6.2). At 25, he's still developing but needs to improve discipline to become a reliable Segunda División starter. A coaching project with upside.