FLORIAN LEJEUNE NEWS

Takes three shots in draw Lejeune took three shots and created a chance in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Girona. He also made a block and two clearances in the match.

Impact Lejeune was very dangerous from central defense on Saturday, and he's averaging 1.5 shots per game this season in La Liga with a career-high four goals scored.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers eight clearances Lejeune recorded eight clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Cadiz.

Impact Lejeune logged in his 86 clearance of the year, which is fifth most in the league. He brings his average clearances a game to 4.1 after totaling 28 in the last five contests. The defender has featured in every minute of the match since Oct 14, maintaining a consistent starter for the third season in a row.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores fourth goal of season Lejeune scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 49th minute.

Impact Lejeune scored his first goal in 11 matches to take one point against Sevilla on Sunday. It is rare to see the defender getting goals on the year as he surpasses his career high for a season. He has been averaging about 3.9 clearances a game with 42 in the last eight contests.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in win Lejuene recorded four shots (three on target), made six clearances and blocked one shot in Monday's 2-0 win versus Almeria.

Impact Lejuene led the team in shots and shots on target Monday, and impressive feat for a defender. his three shots on target set a new season high, although he was unable to find his fourth goal of the season. He played well defensively while helping his team keep a clean sheet, as he made six clearances (tied for his second most this season) and blocked one shot in his 90 minutes of play.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema resting, Madrid beats Sevilla 3-1 to extend lead

Karim Benzema proudly showed his Ballon d’Or award to fans at the Santiago Bernabéu and then sat back as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 3-1 and increased its lead of the Spanish league

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores rare brace Lejeune scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 5-1 win over Cadiz.

Impact Lejeune got an opportunity to score an atypical free-kick while getting a chance to score inside the six-yard box to give him his first brace of the season. This is not a common occurrence from the Frenchman, as it is the first time this season he records more shots than clearances in a match. He has a total of 27 clearances thus far, bringing his average clearance per match to 3.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sevilla still winless in Spanish league despite Isco's debut

Isco Alarcón’s debut was not enough to lift Sevilla to a first victory in the Spanish league

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent off against Espanyol Lejeune was shown a red card in the 17th minute of Friday's match against Espanyol following a foul on Joselu for his second booking of the match.

Impact Lejeune picked up two cards in a three-minute span on Friday and was promptly sent off. He will be suspended for next weekend's clash against Mallorca, where Esteban Saveljich (strain) could replace him in central defense if he's fit enough.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet on road Lejeune kept a clean sheet with two blocks made and conceded a yellow card during Saturday's scoreless draw with Barcelona.

Impact Lejeune slotted straight into the lineup for his Rayo debut and did well to shut down Robert Lewandowski on his league debut in Spain. Now that he should be in a better team than he was last season at Alaves, Lejeune could have decent defensive value in the coming campaign.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Rayo on loan Lejeune joined Rayo Vallecano from Deportivo Alaves on a season-long loan.

Impact Lejeune started 30 games last season as Alaves were relegated. After racking up 153 clearances as well, he'll have a good shot of starting for a team short on defensive depth. Should he make the lineup with two weeks to go in preseason, Lejeune could knock out Esteban Saveljich as a starter.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five clearances in loss Lejeune took a shot and made five clearances in last weekend's 1-0 defeat against Cadiz.

Impact Lejeune kept four clean sheets in 30 La Liga appearances (all starts) this season as Alaves finished bottom of the table.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid performance in win Lejeune had one off-target shot and made five clearances and two interceptions during Saturday's 2-1 win over Villarreal.

Impact Lejeune kept opposing forwards at bay during the entire first half and then was key for his side to withstand some stretches of pressure and preserve a very precious win in the fight against relegation. With 45 clearances over the last eight starts, the centre back will try to keep it up next Saturday when his side visits Celta Vigo.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth yellow card Lejeune conceded his fifth yellow card of the season and made 11 clearances during Sunday's scoreless draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Lejeune played a big role in stifling a tough opponent at home and in the rain, but he conceded an early booking that will put him on the sidelines for one match. In his absence, Matt Miazga and Victor Laguardia seem a likely center-back pairing, if Laguardia is available. If not, Tachi could make a rare appearance.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Getafe Lejeune was shown a red card in the 92nd minute of Saturday's draw against Getafe, following a foul on Jaime Mata for his second booking of the game. He took a shot, made four clea...

Impact Lejeune had a good game on Saturday in defense up until his second yellow card, but he will now be suspended for next weekend's clash against Rayo Vallecano. Matt Miazga or Tachi could replace him at center back for the game.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes yellow card in loss Lejeune conceded a yellow card and made four interceptions during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Celta Vigo.

Impact Lejeune has conceded yellow cards in each of the last two matches and now sits one booking away from a one-match suspension. As he's also logged 35 clearances in his last five matches, Lejeune is capable of putting up decent numbers if he can avoid further discipline. Up next is a trip to Granada, which have scored 14 times in 14 matches this season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes eight clearances in loss Lejeune had one off-target shot, made two tackles (won both), eight clearances and one interception and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Mallorca.

Impact Lejeune was having a flawless performance, which included a game-high eight clearances, until the 80th minute, when he was caught out of position on a long ball and saw Fer Nino being quicker than anyone else to tip the ball over the goalkeeper and score the game-winning goal for the opposition. The peripheral numbers will always be there for Lejeune, but his fantasy ceiling will be determined by how many clean sheets his side is able to keep. Up next for the centre back is Friday's visit to Valencia.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Alaves Lejeune has signed a permanent deal with Alaves away from Newcastle.

Impact Lejeune is back at Alaves, but permanently, after starting 34 matches for them last season, securing eight clean sheets. He's expected to return to that starting role for them in the new campaign, though his center-back partner may be a revolving door.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

provides assist in win Lejeune provided one assist from one chance created during Sunday's 4-2 win over Granada.

Impact Lejeune doesn't offer much value outside of defensive formats, as he ranks second in the league in clearances made but has only kept eight clean sheets. He'll face a tougher opponent in the season finale against Sevilla, which have scored the sixth-most goals in La Liga this season.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Lejeune Hits Two in Stoppage Time as Newcastle Stun Carlo Ancelotti's Everton - Season Highlights With Newcastle's monumental takeover seemingly imminent, let's take a look at one of the great pre-megabucks comebacks in their recent histo...

MAY 7, 2020 • 12UP.COM

Lejeune's injury-time double earns Newcastle draw at Everton

Florian Lejeune has scored two injury-time goals to rescue an unlikely point for Newcastle in a dramatic 2-2 draw at Everton in the Premier...

JANUARY 21, 2020