Alberto Moleiro: A Key Player for Villarreal’s Success

omidbasir- At this point in the season, there are no doubts that Alberto Moleiro’s move to Villarreal has been a resounding success. The young Canary Island midfielder has become a crucial element in Villarreal’s strong league performance, which is seeing them achieve their best numbers in domestic competition. His shift in playing style compared to his time at UD Las Palmas is pivotal, showcasing a much more incisive footballer with an impressive ability to finish in the opponent’s area.

The statistics speak for themselves; even with the first half of the season still underway, Moleiro has already recorded the best goal tally of his career. With seven goals—surpassing his previous season’s total of six, which was his best to date—Moleiro is not only the leading scorer for his team but also the highest-scoring midfielder in La Liga. He remarked, “I try not to think too much about it; this is also the result of the team’s effort, which makes my job easier. I’m constantly working to improve my scoring ability. It’s unfortunate because I had clear chances against Elche to score even more.”

The young midfielder emphasized the more aggressive approach his team has adopted in recent matches, particularly against Elche and Barcelona, where Villarreal aimed to apply higher pressure on their opponents from the start. “We knew exactly what we had to do. We had the personality to compete against a team that presents a unique challenge. We had to fight, and when the game shifted, we knew how to endure and compete effectively, which worked out very well for us.”