Get to know which Yellows players lead the team’s individual statistics in European competition
Villarreal CF have been hugely impressive in their journey to the UEFA Europa League final, which will take place this Wednesday in Gdansk (Poland): Unai Emery’s side are unbeaten in European competition this season. The Submarine’s good performance in this competition has been reflected in individual statistics.
Manu Trgigueros, a key part of Emery’s system
Manu Trigueros is the Villarreal CF player who has played most UEFA Europa League games this season. Apart from the game against Qarabag, which was suspended due to the Azerbaijani’s team having a high number of COVID-19 cases, he has played the 13 games in which the Subamrine have been involved in European competition. An essential player for Unai Emery.
Gerard and Paco Alcácer, a strike partnership with a lot of goals
The Yellows’ goals in the UEAF Europa League this season have largely come from Paco Alcácer and Gerard Moreno. The Spanish duo have scored twelve goals, six each. Gerard is also the player who has made the most shots on target (13) and been fouled the most (13).
Chukwueze, attacking nature in the final third
Samu Chukwueze has been a player to make a difference in Europe. The Yellows No.11 has provided four assists, more than anyone else in the team. The electric player is also the player who has tried to make the most dribbles for the Submarine (58).
Pedraza, a danger on the left flank
Alfonso Pedraza is extremely dangerous. His pace, effort and power have led him to be the player who puts the most crosses in, with a total of 44 from the left wing.
Foyth, intelligence in defence
Juan Foyth, without a doubt, has been one of the most impressive players for Villarreal CF in the UEFA Europa League. As well as being useful for Emery due to his versatility, the Argentine has made the most tackles (31), interceptions (22) and also committed the most fouls (13).
Parejo and Albiol, the metronomes for the Submarine
Raúl Albiol and Dani Parejo lead different statistics related to passes and ball circulation. With 656 passes, the defender from Vilamarxant is the player to have completed the most in the team. 468 of them have been in his own half, as a key player for Emery as his team plays out from the back.
Parejo is a reference point in the creative fact. The midfielder from Madrid is the Villarreal player to have completed most passes in the opposition half in the UEFA Europa League (375).
