Sara Ortega Ruiz

Sara Ortega Ruiz is a promising young talent playing as a left winger for Athletic Club in Spain's top-tier women's football league, Liga F. At just 21 years old, she has already made a striking impact on the field with her dynamic playing style and technical skills. Over the course of 22 matches, Ortega Ruiz has accumulated 2,057 minutes of playtime, making her an integral part of Athletic Club's tactical setup. Despite a modest goal-scoring record with 0.1 goals per game, her contributions extend beyond scoring; she frequently sets up her teammates for success, evident in her 0.05 assists per game and high playmaker rank of 2.5.

Ortega Ruiz excels in creating opportunities and breaking through defensive lines, demonstrated by her 1.55 shots per game and an expected goals (xG) rate of 0.14 per game. A classic winger by archetype, she effectively utilizes her speed and agility, achieving a progressive carrying distance of 27.06 meters per game. Her penchant for widening play and advancing the ball is further evidenced by her 76.67 meters of progressive passing distance per game. Defensively, she displays keen awareness and timing, with possession-adjusted averages of 2.75 interceptions and 2.7 challenges per game, and a challenge success rate of 36%. With an estimated transfer value of €462,000, Sara Ortega Ruiz is a young player with a bright future, combining both offensive flair and defensive grit.