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Our Spain vs Croatia player ratings cover every performer from a lively UEFA Nations League clash on 29 September 2026, which the hosts won 4-1. This Spain 4-1 Croatia player ratings breakdown crowns Lamine Yamal the standout, after the forward earned a match-high rating of 9.4.
Spain vs Croatia Player Ratings: Key Takeaways
- Lamine Yamal was the best performer on the pitch with a rating of 9.4, finishing 1.66 points clear of second-placed Marc Pubill (7.74).
- Yamal’s display was built on a match-high two goals, alongside the joint-most assists (one) and joint-most key passes (two) of anyone on the pitch.
- Spain player ratings averaged 7.08 across their 16 rated players, with one player rated 8.0 or higher and seven at 7.0 or above.
- Croatia player ratings averaged 6.08 across their 16 rated players, with no player reaching 8.0 and only one above 7.0.
- Defender Marin Pongračić was the lowest-rated player in the match, finishing on 5.37.
Spain vs Croatia Player Ratings
| Spain | Rating | Croatia | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamal | 9.4 | Beljo | 7.5 |
| Pubill | 7.7 | Perišić | 6.9 |
| Williams | 7.6 | Ivanovic | 6.6 |
| Ruiz | 7.3 | Kovačić | 6.3 |
| Simon | 7.2 | Budimir | 6.3 |
| Huijsen | 7.1 | Smolcic | 6.2 |
| Pedri | 7.0 | Šutalo | 6.1 |
| López | 7.0 | Mišić | 6.1 |
| Rodríguez | 6.9 | Vuskovic | 5.9 |
| Cubarsí | 6.9 | Mario Pašalić | 5.8 |
| Zubimendi | 6.8 | Petar Sučić | 5.8 |
| Cucurella | 6.7 | Modrić | 5.7 |
| Cascante | 6.6 | Marco Pašalić | 5.6 |
| Merino | 6.5 | Livaković | 5.6 |
| Muñoz | 6.3 | Gvardiol | 5.5 |
| Oyarzabal | 6.2 | Pongračić | 5.4 |
| Grimaldo | – | Kramarić | – |
| Laporte | – | Kotarski | – |
| Carvajal | – | Pandur | – |
| Raya | – | Jakić | – |
| Torres | – | Luka Sučić | – |
| Fresneda | – | Baturina | – |
| Martinez | – | Vlašić | – |
Top 5 Players
Lamine Yamal (Spain, 9.4) delivered the outstanding individual display of the match, scoring a match-high two goals while also matching the best mark in the game for assists, with one, and for key passes, with two.
Marc Pubill (Spain, 7.74) capped a productive afternoon with a goal, the second-best attacking return among his own teammates, while also winning more duels (seven) and completing more successful dribbles (two) than any other player on the pitch.
Dion Drena Beljo (Croatia, 7.51) was the visitors’ leading performer, scoring the goal that made him Croatia’s top scorer on the day.
Fabián Ruiz (Spain, 7.3) dictated the tempo through midfield, completing 40 accurate passes across his 57 minutes on the pitch.
Unai Simon (Spain, 7.24) played the full 90 minutes between the posts, with his rating reflecting his overall contribution rather than any single statistic.
Man of the Match: Lamine Yamal
In this Spain vs Croatia man of the match verdict, Yamal’s 9.4 rating left him 1.66 points clear of second-placed Marc Pubill, the widest margin of any player in the game. Beyond his goal involvement, he also registered two shots on target, more than anyone else on the pitch, and matched the best mark for interceptions with two, while winning four duels of his own.
Top Attacking Performers
The table below compares the leading attacking performers based on chance creation, dribbling, crossing and shooting metrics.
| Player | Big Chances Created | Successful Dribbles | Successful Crosses | Shots on Target | Key Passes | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamal (Spain) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| Perišić (Croatia) | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Rodríguez (Spain) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Merino (Spain) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Pubill (Spain) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Top Defensive Performers
The table below compares the leading defensive performers based on tackles, clearances, blocks and interceptions.
| Player | Tackles | Clearances | Blocked Shots | Interceptions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gvardiol (Croatia) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| Pubill (Spain) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Mišić (Croatia) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Vuskovic (Croatia) | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Cubarsí (Spain) | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
Who won the most duels?
| Player | Duels Contested | Duels Won % | Duels Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pubill (Spain) | 9 | 78% | 7 |
| Gvardiol (Croatia) | 13 | 46% | 6 |
| Cucurella (Spain) | 7 | 86% | 6 |
| Petar Sučić (Croatia) | 9 | 56% | 5 |
| Smolcic (Croatia) | 7 | 71% | 5 |
Who had the most shots?
| Player | Shots on Target | Shots on Target % | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|
| López (Spain) | 1 | 25% | 4 |
| Yamal (Spain) | 2 | 100% | 2 |
| Beljo (Croatia) | 1 | 50% | 2 |
| Williams (Spain) | 1 | 50% | 2 |
Who completed the most dribbles?
| Player | Dribbles Attempted | Dribble Success % | Successful Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pubill (Spain) | 3 | 67% | 2 |
| López (Spain) | 2 | 100% | 2 |
| Merino (Spain) | 2 | 100% | 2 |
Who created the most chances?
| Player | Big Chances Created | Key Passes |
|---|---|---|
| Yamal (Spain) | 1 | 2 |
| Cucurella (Spain) | 0 | 2 |
| Cubarsí (Spain) | 0 | 2 |
| Petar Sučić (Croatia) | 0 | 2 |
How tips.gg Player Ratings Work
Every tips.gg player rating runs from 1 to 10, with a mark of roughly 6.0 representing an average performance. Ratings are calculated from individual match statistics such as goals, key passes, duels and defensive actions, and the player with the highest score in the match, Lamine Yamal on this occasion, is identified as the best performer.
Spain vs Croatia Player Ratings FAQ
Who was the best player in Spain vs Croatia?
In Spain player ratings today, Lamine Yamal was the best performer with a 9.4 rating, finishing 1.66 points clear of Marc Pubill in second.
How were Spain’s players rated?
Spain’s 16 rated players averaged 7.08, with one player rated 8.0 or higher, seven at 7.0 or above and none below 6.0.
How were Croatia’s players rated?
Croatia’s 16 rated players averaged 6.08, with no player reaching 8.0, only Dion Drena Beljo above 7.0, and eight finishing below 6.0.
Who was rated the lowest in the match?
Defender Marin Pongračić was the lowest-rated player on the pitch, finishing on 5.37.
What was the final score between Spain and Croatia?
Spain won the UEFA Nations League fixture 4-1 on 29 September 2026.