Ayoze Perez
32-Year-Old
Villarreal
La Liga
OUT
Injury Strain
Est. Return 8/31/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Perez was coming off a nine-goal performance in the 2023/24 season with Real Betis, but he went to Villarreal and seemingly turned into a new player. He ended the 2024/25 campaign with 19 goals and two assists across 30 league outings. It'd be a surprise if he came close to those numbers again, but it's not like his goals came in bunches, and he scored eight times across his final 10 appearances. While 19 may not be on the table again, another double-digit output seems like a good possibility.
In final process before return
Perez (hamstring) is in the final process of his rehabilitation and is expected to return next week, coach Marcelino Garcia said in the press conference.
ANALYSIS
Perez returned in a pre-season friendly but that was part of his rehabilitation since he is still in the final process of his muscular injury and will not be available for the season opener against Real Oviedo. Coach Marcelino Garcia said he will most likely return next week for the clash against Girona next Sunday. That said, he will have to compete with Gerard Moreno for a starting role this season since the captain is fully fit at the beginning of the season.
Perez returned in a pre-season friendly but that was part of his rehabilitation since he is still in the final process of his muscular injury and will not be available for the season opener against Real Oviedo. Coach Marcelino Garcia said he will most likely return next week for the clash against Girona next Sunday. That said, he will have to compete with Gerard Moreno for a starting role this season since the captain is fully fit at the beginning of the season.
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Appears during preseason
Perez (hamstring) appeared in a friendly for 45 minutes against Basel.
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Won't play in season finale
Perez won't play in Sunday's game against Sevilla due to a hamstring injury, according to Javier Mata of Diario AS.
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Scores in consecutive games
Perez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Barcelona. He was subbed off due to injury in the 46th minute.
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Nets brace
Perez scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Wednesday's 3-0 win against Leganes.
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Scores twice in win
Perez scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 win against Osasuna.
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Could return to England
West Ham are interested in Perez, according to Caught Offside.
ANALYSIS
The Hammers are interested in bringing the former Leicester and Newcastle forward back to the Premier League. West Ham have lacked depth upfront this season, and they believe the 31-year-old Villarreal player, who's having an excellent start to the season in 2024/25, can improve their attacking options.
The Hammers are interested in bringing the former Leicester and Newcastle forward back to the Premier League. West Ham have lacked depth upfront this season, and they believe the 31-year-old Villarreal player, who's having an excellent start to the season in 2024/25, can improve their attacking options.