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Javier Boñar Completes Atletico Madrid Exit in Switch to Girona
The 20-year-old defender, who made four La Liga appearances last season, seals his first senior transfer.
Javier Boñar Franco has left Atletico Madrid for Girona in a confirmed transfer completed on 28 August 2026. The 20-year-old Spanish defender, who wore the number 32 shirt at the Metropolitano, made the move without a reported fee being disclosed.
At a glance
- 20-year-old Spanish defender, position: Defender
- Permanent transfer from Atletico Madrid to Girona on 28 August 2026
- No transfer fee announced; wore number 32 at Atletico Madrid
Career context
Boñar’s only senior transfer to date was the switch from Atletico Madrid to Girona, recorded on 28 August 2026. He came through Atletico’s setup and won the División de Honor Juvenil in 2023/24, the competition that sits at the top of Spanish youth football. His senior pathway has been gradual: across the 2025 season he was a senior squad member at the Metropolitano, but his involvement was limited to the fringes.
How he fits at his new club
At Girona, Boñar arrives at a club that plays out from the back and values defensive versatility. His API-Football attributes show a 33 in defence and a 67 in duels, suggesting he is most comfortable in one-on-one situations rather than as a distributive playmaker. With 180 cm of height and a technique rating of 54, he offers a physical presence that can be utilised in Girona’s pressing system. His attack rating of 33 indicates he is unlikely to be deployed as an overlapping full-back, but rather as a positionally disciplined defender who can step into midfield lines when required.
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Recent numbers
During the 2025 season with Atletico Madrid, Boñar made 4 appearances in La Liga, starting 3 of those matches and coming on as a substitute in 1. He played 299 minutes and earned an overall rating of 6.73. In that span he won 11 of 28 duels (39%), made 5 tackles, 1 block, and contributed 1 goal from 2 shots (1 on target). His passing accuracy stood at 84% from 135 total passes, with 2 key passes created. He received 1 yellow card and committed 2 fouls while drawing 2 fouls himself. His most recent match action came on 24 May 2026, where he played 29 minutes as a substitute in a 5-1 La Liga defeat to Villarreal, earning a rating of 6.6 with 16 passes completed at 14% accuracy and 1 successful dribble from 7 attempts.
Key takeaways
- Defensive profile: Won 11 of 28 duels (39%) and made 5 tackles across his four La Liga appearances, showing aggression in one-on-one situations.
- Limited minutes: Only 299 minutes of senior action in 2025, indicating he is still developing his match rhythm.
- Goal threat: Scored 1 goal from 2 shots, suggesting some composure in the box despite a primarily defensive role.
- Passing reliability: Maintained 84% pass accuracy from 135 passes, showing composure under pressure.
- Physical attributes: At 180 cm, he brings a solid frame for aerial and physical challenges in Girona’s defensive line.
| Metric | Boñar (2025) | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Duels won | 11/28 (39%) | High engagement, moderate success rate |
| Pass accuracy | 84% | From 135 total passes |
| Tackles | 5 | Across 299 minutes |
| Rating | 6.73 | Over 4 La Liga apps |
| Goal contribution | 1 goal, 0 assists | Scored from 2 shots |
Boñar’s move to Girona represents a step toward regular playing time. At Atletico Madrid, he was behind established options, but at a club that finished outside the top six in recent seasons, he has the opportunity to stake a claim in a defence that will need reinforcement.