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Villarreal CF

Villarreal Club de Fútbol S.A.D.

Villarreal, SpainLaLiga · tier 1Founded 10 March 1923Colours
www.villarrealcf.es ↗Camino Miralcamp, 12540 Villarreal, Spain+34 (964) 500250
Squad
25 players
avg age 26.1
Foreigners
15
60% of the squad
Internationals
12
called up by their country
League position
8 / 20
12 pts · 11 played · 2026/27
Stadium
La Cerámica
23,500 seats
Manager
Iñigo Pérez
Transfer balance
−€13.6m
season 2026/27

Squad

25 players
PlayerAgeContract
Goalkeepers · 3
Luiz JúniorGoalkeeper25Jun 2030
Péter GulácsiGoalkeeper36Jun 2028
Rubén GómezGoalkeeper24Jun 2027
Defenders · 8
Renato VeigaCentre-Back23Jun 2032
Carlos RomeroLeft-Back25Jun 2031
Santiago MouriñoRight-Back24Jun 2030
Alex FreemanRight-Back22Jun 2032
Logan CostaCentre-Back25Jun 2030
Pau NavarroCentre-Back21Jun 2031
Sergi CardonaLeft-Back27Jun 2027
Juan FoythCentre-Back27Jun 2029
Midfielders · 5
Pape GueyeCentral Midfield27Jun 2028
Nathan SalibaCentral Midfield22Jun 2031
Carlos MaciàCentral Midfield18Jun 2031
Santi ComesañaCentral Midfield30Jun 2028
Alassane DiattaCentral Midfield21Jun 2030
Forwards · 9
Alberto MoleiroLeft Winger23Jun 2030
Georges MikautadzeCentre-Forward26Jun 2031
Ilias AkhomachRight Winger22Jun 2028
Tajon BuchananRight Winger27Jun 2030
Tani OluwaseyiCentre-Forward26Jun 2030
Nicolas PépéRight WingerEye injury - Return expected on 26/10/202631Jun 2028
Ayoze PérezCentre-Forward33Jun 2028
Gerard MorenoCentre-ForwardTeam captain34Jun 2027
Nízar El JmiliLeft Winger21Jun 2030

Amber contract dates mean the contract ends within 12 months.

Transfers

Season 2026/27
Spent
€16.5m
14 arrivals
Received
€2.9m
15 departures
Net balance
−€13.6m
received − spent

Arrivals · 14

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Departures · 15

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Manager & staff

28 people
Manager
Iñigo Pérez
Spain · 38 y/o
Appointed 1 July 2026
Contract until 30 June 2029

Coaching Staff · 9

  • Diego BermúdezAssistant ManagerSpain
  • Adrián LópezAssistant ManagerSpain
  • Óscar DíazAssistant ManagerSpain
  • Joel GarzónGoalkeeping CoachSpain
  • Xavi ValeroGoalkeeping CoachSpain
  • Javier MalloFitness coachSpain
  • Nando MartínezFitness coachSpain
  • Pepe AlcaideMatch AnalystSpain
Other · 5
  • Jorge GarridoKit ManagerSpain
  • Xisco NadalUmpireSpain
  • David FusterTechnical AssistantSpain
  • Adrián OrtellsKit ManagerSpain
  • Marcos SennaDeveloper international relationsSpain
Management · 2
  • Jorge RodríguezSporting DirectorSpain
  • Miguel Ángel TenaDirector of Professional FootballSpain
Board of Directors · 2
  • Fernando RoigPresidentSpain
  • Fernando RoigInvestorSpain
Scouting · 3
  • Alberto MarramaScoutSpain
  • Diego PeláezScoutSpain
  • David KargYouth Scouting Co-ordinatorGermany
Medical department · 5
  • Igor SaavedraMedical Director PhysiotherapySpain
  • Josep RocheraPhysiotherapistSpain
  • Juan HernándezMasseurSpain
  • Sergio BroceñoMedical departmentSpain
  • Jaume CasesLead Academy PhysiotherapistSpain
Youth · 2
  • Xavi ValeroAcademy Goalkeeping coordinatorSpain
  • Ahmed AmorYouth CoachTunisia

Honours

3 titles
  • 2×Intertoto Cup Champion04/05 · 03/04
  • 1×Europa League Winner20/21

Dossiers linked to Villarreal CF

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  • Logged 3h agoEvidence 43/100 · Under investigation
    Villarreal CF→Manchester City

    Alex Freeman: Villarreal CF to Manchester City

    First reported
    Football Insider · 1 Nov
    Sources
    2 independent
    6 outlets · 8 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Fee
    Not reported

    Manchester City are tracking Villarreal right-back Alex Freeman, with reports suggesting a possible move in January 2027. Football Insider states the player is open to heading to the Etihad Stadium.

  • Logged 16h agoEvidence 48/100 · Under investigation
    Villarreal CF→Borussia Dortmund

    Alberto Moleiro: Villarreal CF to Borussia Dortmund

    First reported
    Hooligan Soccer · 7 Oct
    Sources
    3 independent
    3 outlets · 3 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Fee
    Not reported

    Borussia Dortmund have joined the list of clubs monitoring Alberto Moleiro, with bvbwld.de reporting on 16 October that the Bundesliga side has "extended its feelers" toward the Villarreal winger. His contract at…

  • Logged 17h agoEvidence 30/100 · Under investigation
    Villarreal CF→Tottenham Hotspur

    Alex Freeman: Villarreal CF to Tottenham Hotspur

    First reported
    TEAMtalk · 28 Oct
    Sources
    1 independent
    4 outlets · 4 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Fee
    Not reported

    Tottenham Hotspur are among a host of Premier League clubs tracking Villarreal right-back Alex Freeman, with several outlets framing him as a long-term replacement for Pedro Porro. His contract at Villarreal runs to…

  • Logged 2d agoEvidence 28/100 · Under investigation
    Villarreal CF→Chelsea FC

    Alberto Moleiro: Villarreal CF to Chelsea FC

    First reported
    El Nacional · 9 Oct
    Sources
    1 independent
    5 outlets · 9 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Bid
    €50m

    El Nacional reported on 9 Oct that Chelsea, now managed by Xabi Alonso, are currently tracking Villarreal winger Alberto Moleiro. Sports Illustrated repeated the claim the same day, citing El Nacional.

  • Logged 2d agoEvidence 40/100 · Under investigation
    Villarreal CF→Liverpool FC

    Alberto Moleiro: Villarreal CF to Liverpool FC

    First reported
    Hooligan Soccer · 7 Oct
    Sources
    2 independent
    6 outlets · 8 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Fee
    Not reported

    Liverpool are tracking Alberto Moleiro from Villarreal, with several outlets noting the player’s standing in La Liga. His listed contract runs to June 2030.

  • Logged 3d agoEvidence 28/100 · Under investigation
    Villarreal CF→Manchester City

    Alberto Moleiro: Villarreal CF to Manchester City

    First reported
    Hooligan Soccer · 7 Oct
    Sources
    1 independent
    4 outlets · 4 articles
    Stage
    interest
    Fee
    Not reported

    Alberto Moleiro has become a target for Premier League clubs, with Dorsal16 and CaughtOffside reporting that Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal are interested in the Villarreal forward. His listed contract runs to…

  • Logged 7d agoEvidence 46/100 · Under investigation
    Royal Charleroi SC→Villarreal CF

    Check Keita: Royal Charleroi SC to Villarreal CF

    First reported
    Africafoot · 26 Oct
    Sources
    2 independent
    5 outlets · 5 articles
    Stage
    contact
    Bid
    €4m

    Villarreal are exploring a January move for Charleroi centre‑back Cheick Keita, whose contract runs to June 2027. Africafoot reported on 26 Oct that the Spanish club, the La Liga side, has contacted Keita’s entourage…

  • Logged 27d agoDid not happen
    Villarreal CF→FC Barcelona

    Alberto Moleiro: Villarreal CF to FC Barcelona

    First reported
    Diario SPORT · 17 May
    Sources
    3 independent
    5 outlets · 6 articles
    Stage
    negotiation
    Release clause
    €50m

    FC Barcelona are reported to be interested in Alberto Moleiro from Villarreal CF, with reports pointing to a future signing rather than an immediate move. His contract runs to June 2030.

Club data updated 11d ago