Impact Chumi is healthy and available for preseason after missing the final month of the last campaign with a muscular injury.
JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
ALMERÍA 6-4-4 · 9TH IN LALIGA 2
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Chumi - Features in preseason friendly Chumi (strain) played the second half of Tuesday's friendly victory against El Ejido.
Kaiky Melo - Starts in preseason match Kaiky (quadriceps) started and played the first half of Tuesday's club friendly win over El Ejido.
Impact Kaiky missed the final seven games of the last campaign with a quad injury he suffered in late April, but the teenager is fit and available for preseason now this summer.
JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Edgar Gonzalez - Transfers to Almeria Gonzalez has signed a five-year contract with Almeria after transferring from Real Betis, the club announced Thursday.
Impact Edgar has been a consistent rotational player for Betis the last two seasons as he's kept nine clean sheets from 46 La Liga appearances (32 starts) during that span. The 26-year-old can play either in central defense or defensive midfield, and he'll be pushing for a starting spot now as he moves across the division to Almeria.
JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Suarez - Completes permanent Almeria move Suarez has signed a six-year contract with Almeria after the buy-out option on his loan from Marseille was triggered, the club announced Monday.
Impact Suarez registered four goals and four assists in 21 La Liga appearances (18 starts) while on-loan with Almeria during the second half of last season, and the 25-year-old striker will now be returning to the club on a full contract. He should continue as the preferred option up front ahead of the likes of El Bilal Toure and Dyego Sousa.
JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dyego Sousa - Used sparingly by Almeria Sousa recorded one assist across 20 appearances (three starts) in his rookie La Liga campaign.
Impact Sousa was a depth option up front behind Luis Javier Suarez, El Bilal Toure and Leo Baptistao (Achilles) for Almeria as the club returned to the top flight last season. The 33-year-old striker has one year left on his contract with the club heading into the summer.
JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Largie Ramazani - Backup for second half of season Ramazani started each of Almeria's first seven La Liga matches of the campaign, and he finished with three goals and one assist overall.
Impact Ramazani mostly faded away from the XI from October onwards, but the 22-year-old still had a decent showing in his first full top-flight campaign and he'll want to push harder for a regular starting spot along the attacking line next season.
JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Francisco Portillo - Backup option this season Portillo bagged two goals with one assist in 27 La Liga appearances (four starts) in Almeria's midfield. He is set to depart the club as a free agent when his contract expires this...
Impact Portillo was a regular impact substitute for Almeria this season, and in January he scored his first two La Liga goals in more than four years since he last netted in the competition for Getafe in December 2018. The 33-year-old will become a free agent in the summer if no new deal is agreed upon.
JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lucas Robertone - Succesful La Liga debut season Robertone posted two goals and seven assists in 37 La Liga appearances (34 starts) for Almeria.
Impact Robertone led his team in assists during his rookie top flight campaign in Spain and he was a regular starter all across midfield for Almeria. The 26-year-old should continue as one of the first names in the teamsheet heading into next season.
JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
César De La Hoz - Leaving Almeria as free agent De la Hoz scored a goal and kept two clean sheets in 25 La Liga appearances (18 starts) from defensive midfield this season. He is set to depart from Almeria when his contract expi...
Impact De la Hoz made 171 appearances across all competitions for Almeria since joining from Betis in Summer 2018, but the 31-year-old couldn't quite lock down a regular starting spot during his first real campaign in the top flight this season and he's now set to leave the club as a free agent.
JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gonzalo Melero - Regular starter for Almeria Melero scored four goals and recorded three assists in 27 La Liga appearances (24 starts) in midfield this season.
Impact Melero had a fairly successful debut campaign with Almeria after joining from Levante last summer, only missing out on a few games due to minor injuries in September and February. The 29-year-old should continue in this role next season, though one of his regular partners Cesar de la Hoz is departing from the club.
JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Houboulang Mendes - Backup for much of season Mendes recorded one assist in 14 La Liga appearances (11 starts) for Almeria this campaign.
Impact Mendes was Alejandro Pozo's backup at right-back/right wing-back during his debut campaign in Spain after joining from FC Lorient last summer. The 25-year-old will want to continue pushing for the starting job next season.
JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pozo - Starter for much of season Pozo kept three clean sheets and recorded three assists in 30 La Liga appearances (20 starts) at right-back for Almeria.
Impact Pozo was a regular feature of Almeria's XI in the club's return to the top flight, and the 24-year-old should continue as the preferred option over Houboulang Mendes at right-back heading into the next campaign.
JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sergio Akieme - Used sparingly for end of season Akieme started just two of Almeria's final 13 games of the campaign after suffering a thigh injury in mid-March.
Impact Akieme started each of his side's first 25 league matches this season prior to his March injury, keeping two clean sheets and scoring his first ever La Liga goal against Sevilla. The 25-year-old will hope to enter 2023/24 fully fit and ready to take back over from Alex Centelles at left-back.
JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Srdjan Babic - Starter in rookie La Liga campaign Babic scored three goals and kept four clean sheets in 34 appearances (33 starts) in central defense for Almeria this season.
Impact Babic was a constant in Almeria's back line alongside Rodrigo Ely in what was his first real campaign in La Liga, and the 27-year-old should continue as the preferred option in central defense next season.
JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rodrigo Ely - Regular starter in return to La Liga Ely kept three clean sheets and recorded an assist in 36 appearances (all starts) in central defense this season for Almeria.
Impact Ely posted his highest-ever usage in a top flight campaign as he was a constant in Almeria's back line in his and the club's return to La Liga. The 29-year-old should continue alongside Srdjan Babic as the center-back pairing heading into next season.
JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Suarez - Season ends on suspension Suarez will complete the 2022/23 season with Almeria by recording 18 starts in 21 appearances, generating four goals and four assists on 41 shots (13 on target)
Impact Suarez had been a great addition to the team since being sent on loan from Marseille in November. He was second on the team with most assist assists while contributing to eight goals in 21 matches. Almeria do have an option to buy the striker, however several rumors have been linked to a possible move to the MLS, keeping his status of playing in Europe for the 2023/24 campaign unclear.
JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Adri Embarba - Brace doubles goal tally Embarba scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Espanyol.
Impact With the last game of his 2022-23 season, Embarba doubled his Almeria goal tally from two to four. While transferring to the team resulted in more goals for him, Embarba's output remained limited despite his many appearances (29). But because the Almeria team avoided relegation following a draw with Espanyol on Sunday, Embarba can have at least one more season to show how much of a goal contributor he is.
JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
El Bilal Toure - Finally scores again Toure scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Espanyol.
Impact After sitting out more than two months of Almeria games because of a thigh injury, Sunday marked Toure's first start and goal post-injury. Despite the extended absence, he finished the 2022-23 La Liga with seven goals, a career best from the 21-year-old forward. The 2022-23 La Liga showcased how good a goal scorer Toure can be whenever healthy. And with Almeria staying in La Liga next season, he has an opportunity to be even better in the first division.
JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Samu - Records assist Costa assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Espanyol. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 45th minute.
Impact Costa will finish the 2022-23 Ligue 1 with multiple assists, two across 32 appearances (22 games started). While the Portuguese midfielder's first La Liga season was far from great, he is only 22 years old. And with Almeria bound to stay at least one more La Liga season, Costa is expected to continue receiving opportunities that can showcase his upside.
JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Centelles - Logs second assist Centelles assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw against Espanyol.
Impact Centelles finished the 2022-23 La Liga with two assists on 46 crosses (10 accurate) and 13 chances created. Centelles' assists proved to be crucial for him, as they helped the Almeria team log four points and escape with a one-point advantage over relegated Valladolid. Even though two assists are not plentiful, he can be forgiven considering his relatively small sample size, which was 15 appearances (11 games started) between February and May. While it is unclear how favorable Centelles is over fellow left-back Sergio Akieme, the former's stock is at least much higher than before 2023.
JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kaiky Melo - Out for season finale Kaiky (quadriceps) is not in Almeria's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Espanyol.
Impact Kaiky ends his rookie campaign in Spain with 13 appearances (seven starts) in central defense since transferring from Brazil last summer, though six of those starts came before the World Cup. The 19-year-old will just want to continue developing into his role at Almeria for next season.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chumi - Out for season finale Chumi (strain) is not fit in time for Sunday's clash against Espanyol.
Impact Chumi made 21 appearances (15 starts) either in central defense or at right-back during his rookie campaign in La Liga, and he scored his first goal in the competition against Valencia back in January. The 24-year-old is likely to continue as a backup to Srdjan Babic, Rodrigo Ely and Alejandro Pozo in the back line heading into next season.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Samu - Three interceptions on day Samu Costa recorded three interceptions and two chances created in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Valladolid.
Impact Samu Costa has made his third start in a row and his eighth in 11 matches. Within that span, he's totaled one assist, 26 clearances, 19 tackles (10 won) and 11 interceptions.
MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gonzalo Melero - Gets three tackles in draw Melero generated three tackles (one won) and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Valladolid.
Impact Melero has been able to maintain a regular starting position in the last 11 matches, totaling nine starts while logging in two goals and 12 tackles (six won) in that span. This follows 23 starts in 26 appearances overall this season.
MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
El Bilal Toure - Made appearance Sunday Toure recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Valladolid.
Impact Toure stepped foot on the pitch for the first time since undergoing thigh surgery in March. He will likely start off the bench again for the last match of the season against Espanyol, with Dyego Sousa the expected starter. He's started eight times in his previous 12 games prior to going down on injury, totaling three goals and one assist in that span.
MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
