AYOZE PEREZ NEWS

Scores winner off bench Perez scored a goal off two shots (one on target), drew two fouls and was shown a yellow card during Friday's 2-1 win over Sevilla.

Impact Perez was brought as part of a double substitution midway through the second frame and ended up as the hero for Villarreal as he scored the game-winner deep into stoppage time with a right-footed volley after the defense failed to clear a cross from the right flank. Perez found heavy competition up front in his new club, but last season he showed that he can content for a starting spot anywhere when he's at his best.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Transfered to Villarreal Perez has completed a transfer to Villarreal from Betis, according to his new club.

Impact Perez is switching from one Spanish team to another, having inked a deal until 2028 with Villarreal after two seasons with Betis. In the most recent campaign, he started in 29 of his 31 appearances, notching nine goals on 68 shots and one assist on 30 chances created to go along with 19 crosses. He probably will hold a similar role with his new club, likely taking over Arnaut Danjuma's spot on the left flank, although that is still up in the air.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in season finale Perez had two shots (one on target), created two chances and suffered two fouls during Saturday's scoreless draw against Real Madrid.

Impact Perez was one of his team's biggest threats up front, but couldn't finish his brilliant end-of-season stretch with another goal to his account. Anyway, with five of his nine goals scored over the last seven outings, the forward will hope to keep a similar pace next season.

MAY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 22, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Takes six shots in defeat Perez had six shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Real Sociedad.

Impact Perez led Betis with six shots taken; however, he was unable to find the back of the net as his three game scoring streak came to an end. The six shots marked a new season-high for him.

MAY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Perez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 2-2 draw against Las Palmas.

Impact Perez continued his hot streak Thursday, now having scored in three straight games after finding the back of the net in the 49th minute of action. This gave the attacker his ninth goal of the season, now having 10 goal contributions in league play. He has been efficient on his way to scoring three goals in three games, only taking seven shots in the process.

MAY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Perez scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Almeria.

Impact Perez has scored in consecutive appearances now, something he has not done earlier this season despite his solid goal-scoring prowess. The former has eight goals this season, with half of that goal tally recently logged across Betis' last four games.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bags acrobatic goal Sunday Perez scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 win over Osasuna.

Impact Perez opened the scoring for Betis late in the first half with an acrobatic finish, as he took advantage of a deflection and Osasuna's passive approach to smash a perfect volley past Sergio Herrera. This was Perez's third goal across his last three starts, a role he should maintain ahead of the Almeria match on May 12.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches brace in win Perez scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Valencia.

Impact Perez opened up the scoring in the 19th minute as he beat a defender and then delivered a well-placed finish that the goalkeeper couldn't get a hand on. He also scored in the second half as he took a shot from the edge of the box that was deflected into the back of the net. He is now up to six goals in La Liga.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Sunday Perez (ankle) is available from the bench for Sunday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Perez has missed the last six matches while dealing with the injury after starting seven consecutive fixtures. The attacker has scored four goals and provided an assist in 19 La Liga appearances.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still weeks away Perez (ankle) is still a "couple more weeks" away from returning to the pitch, according to manager Manuel Pellegrino. "Ayoze has no chance of recovering next week. He still has a...

Impact No surprise that Perez is still not ready to return after having already missed four matches with an ankle injury. This could leave his starting role in jeopardy with the addition of Chimy Avila from Osasuna, along with Ez Abde's return from the AFCON Cup with Morocco.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still not ready for play Perez (ankle) will continue on the sidelines, as manager Manuel Pellegrini reported, "Ayoze still has two or three weeks left," per InformaBetis.

Impact Perez won't be returning as soon as many thought, with the club's manager stating he has around another three weeks until he reaches full health despite being expected to be an option this weekend. The player will now miss his fourth straight contest and will hope this does not affect his starting spot, as he started in seven consecutive matches before the injury. At this point, expect the player to return by Mar. 3 to face Atletico Madrid, possibly even getting his chance a game earlier against Atheltic on Feb. 25.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers sprained ankle ligament Perez suffered a sprained ligament to his right ankle during Saturday's 1-0 win over Granada.

Impact Perez is expected to remain out indefinitely with a sprained ankle. He has played the last 14 matches on a row, getting the start two times while logging in four goals and one assist in that span. Nabil Fekir is expected to get the start in the attacking midfield for the time being.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off after 19 minutes Perez was forced off in the 19th minute of Saturday's match against Granada due to an apparent injury.

Impact Perez was only able to make it a short 19 minutes Saturday, having been forced off due to what looked to be a very nasty ankle injury after his foot was caught under a Granada player making a tackle. This could be a huge loss for Betis if the attacker's injury leaves him out long-term, as he has started in all but five matches this campaign. Expect the likes of Luiz Henrique and Rodri to get more time in the starting XI if Perez is forced to miss more than just this contest. Regular starter Assane Diao Diaoune replaced Perez when he was taken off the field Saturday.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fires one shot Perez took an off target shot and created two chances during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Perez was held off the scoresheet in a quiet appearance, mustering just one shot. The attacker hasn't scored or assisted in La Liga in over a month, but did find the back of the net in mid week against Rangers.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener versus Sevilla Perez scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Sevilla.

Impact Perez scored his fourth La Liga goal of he season Sunday, an unassisted strike in the 72nd minute to take the 1-0 lead. He has now scored in four of his last five matches (including Europa League) as he finds himself in red-hot form. He put in work on the defensive end as he won all five of his attempted tackles, intercepted one pass and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of playing time.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Perez scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Perez notched his fourth goal of the season with a well-placed finish from inside the box in the 65th minute. Additionally, the midfielder matched his season-high by taking five shots.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns a point for Betis Perez scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Alaves.

Impact Perez found the back of the net after 32 minutes to open the scoring in Sunday's match. The goal as the first since the opening match of the season for Perez who has started in every La Liga match thus far.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers assist in draw Perez delivered an assist and fired two shots (none on-target) in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Granada.

Impact Perez had a quiet game on Thursday. He created the assist for Assane Diao Diaoune's goal, but apart from that the striker was not impactful and did not manage to place any shots-on-target. Unsurprisingly he was subbed after 73. From seven La Liga appearances (all starts) he has only scored once.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Perez scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Villarreal.

Impact Perez opened up the scoring in the 20th minute after an assist by Luiz Henrique found him entering the box. The forward nearly managed a second goal in the 45th minute, but a stellar save from Jorgensen prevented it. He recorded two shots on goal and four tackles before being substituted in the 84th minute for Andres Guardado.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Betis on full contract Perez has signed a four-year contract with Real Betis after transferring on a permanent basis from Leicester City, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Perez tallied four goals and an assist across La Liga and the Europa League while on-loan with Betis for the second half of last season, and the 29-year-old is now coming back on a full contract where he should retain his starting spot on the left wing at least until Nabil Fekir returns from his torn ACL.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots, can't score Perez generated three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat versus Getafe.

Impact Perez was unable to make a big impact on the attacking end since he lacked the end product, but he was one of Betis' biggest threats throughout the entire match. The former Leicester player has started in all but two games since joining Betis in the January transfer window, bagging three goals and one assist across 19 league appearances.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bags goal Perez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one chance created in Monday's 3-1 win against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Perez got a goal for just his second in league play. He's started the last 15 matches in a row in all competitions, recording three goals, one assist and 24 tackles (10 won) in that span.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six shots in loss Perez attempted six shots (one on target) and three crosses (none accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Osasuna.

Impact Having registered a goal and an assist in the previous game, Perez was unlucky not to register more attacking returns against Osasuna as he attempted more shots than anyone else on the pitch. He has one goal in 11 games since arriving on loan from Leicester City in January.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goal and assist Perez scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Espanyol.

Impact Perez scored Betis' first goal. Seven minutes after scoring, he logged the assist to Betis' second goal, which Juan Miranda scored. Both contributions were his first since being loaned from Leicester City. Ideally for Perez, having these droughts off his back will help him establish a valuable pace to goal contributing that was not there previously.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE