Inside the Villarreal squad: depth by position

Inside the Villarreal squad: depth by position

A position-by-position look at the Villarreal squad and where the depth lies.

TL;DR: I've got to say, Villarreal's 2-1 win over Valencia on October 24 really caught my attention - they're not a team to underestimate. With 12 points from 10 games, they're quietly putting together a decent season, and I'm intrigued to see where it takes them.
JM

Senior Football Analyst

Published 27 October 2026 · Updated 27 October 2026

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Villarreal and the clubs either side — La Liga
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
8Athletic Club933312912
9RC Celta de Vigo1026210712
10Villarreal CF10334151412
11RC Deportivo La Coruña10253131311
12CA Osasuna10325102011
Villarreal — last 3 results
DateOpponentScore
2026-10-10AReal Madrid0–1L
2026-10-17HElche0–0D
2026-10-24AValencia2–1W

the squad and its positions

Pape Gueye scored 3 league goals this season, a fact that stands out when looking at the team's overall performance. The shape and depth of the squad by position using the named players in the DATA, including keepers like Péter Gulácsi and Luiz Lúcio Reis Júnior, defenders like Logan Costa and Juan Foyth, midfielders like Santiago Comesaña and Nathan-Dylan Saliba, and attackers like Ayoze Pérez and Nicolas Pépé, shows a decent balance, but it's hard to shake the feeling that they're still figuring things out. The midfield, with players like Pape Gueye and Santiago Comesaña, seems to be the strongest part of the team, with a good mix of creativity and defensive prowess. The defense, on the other hand, looks a bit more uncertain, with players like Logan Costa and Juan Foyth still finding their footing. The attack, led by players like Ayoze Pérez and Nicolas Pépé, has shown flashes of brilliance, but it's clear that they're still working on finding a consistent rhythm. You can find more information about the team's performance on the Villarreal club hub.

keepers and defenders

The goalkeeper position is well-covered, with two capable options in Péter Gulácsi and Luiz Lúcio Reis Júnior. The defenders, on the other hand, are still finding their way, with Logan Costa and Juan Foyth showing promise, but also making mistakes. Alex Freeman is another defender who has been making appearances, and it will be interesting to see how he develops. For now, though, the defense is a work in progress. The team's overall balance is a key factor in their success, and it's something that they're still working on. As you can see from our predictions, the team's chances of winning are closely tied to their ability to find a consistent rhythm. When they're able to get all their players working together, they're a formidable opponent, but when they're not, they can look lost.

the reliance on pape gueye

Pape Gueye's 3 league goals account for a significant portion of the team's total goals, and it's clear that they rely heavily on him to score. With 15 goals for the team overall, Gueye's 3 goals mean that he's responsible for a fifth of the team's total output. This reliance on one player can be a bit worrying, as it means that if Gueye is having an off day, the team's chances of scoring are significantly reduced. You can get a sense of the team's chances of scoring on any given day by checking out the SpreadEx review, which provides a detailed analysis of the team's strengths and weaknesses. The team's reliance on Gueye is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it's great to have a player who can consistently score goals, but on the other hand, it's worrying to be so dependent on one player. If Gueye gets injured or has a slump in form, the team's chances of scoring will be severely impacted. This is something that the team will need to address if they want to make a serious push for the top of the table.

pape gueye and the team's attacking output

With 3 league goals, Pape Gueye is the team's top scorer, and his goals have been crucial in helping the team to their current position. The team's attacking output, led by Gueye, has been decent, but it's clear that they're still working on finding a consistent rhythm. With 15 goals for the team overall, they're not exactly setting the world on fire, but they're also not struggling to score. As you can see from the team's performance on the Villarreal club hub, they have a good mix of creative players who can make things happen. The team's goals-for figure is a good indicator of their overall performance, and it's something that they'll need to improve on if they want to make a serious push for the top of the table. With players like Ayoze Pérez and Nicolas Pépé, they have the talent to score more goals, but they need to find a way to make it happen consistently. For now, though, they're relying on Gueye to score, and it's working, but it's not a sustainable solution in the long term.

the recent loss to real madrid

The team's most recent results, including the loss to Real Madrid on 2026-10-10, the draw against Elche on 2026-10-17, and the win against Valencia on 2026-10-24, show a mixed bag. The loss to Real Madrid was a tough one, as they were unable to score against a strong opponent. The draw against Elche was a bit of a disappointment, as they were unable to capitalize on their chances. But the win against Valencia was a great result, as they were able to come from behind and win. You can get a sense of the team's momentum by checking out our predictions, which take into account the team's recent performance. The team's current momentum is a bit hard to read, as they've had some ups and downs in their recent results. But one thing is for sure, they need to find a way to be more consistent if they want to make a serious push for the top of the table. With players like Pape Gueye and Ayoze Pérez, they have the talent to make it happen, but they need to find a way to make it happen consistently. And what about Gerard Moreno, will he be the one to help turn things around for Villarreal.

Table, form and scoring figures from football-data.org, correct at publication.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the source of these stats?

The data comes from football-data.org, a reliable source for all things football.

How's Villarreal's goal tally looking this season?

They've scored 15 goals so far, which is pretty impressive - and Pape Gueye is leading the charge with 3 goals.

Can Villarreal climb the table from their current position?

Sitting 10th with 12 points from 10 games, they're not out of contention by any means - that win over Valencia shows they've got the potential to take on tougher opponents.