KIKE PEREZ NEWS

Subbed in on Saturday Perez had three shots (two on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Osasuna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 69th minute.

Impact Perez replaced Anuar in the 58th minute and created a chance while also making a tackle and a clearance. Perez has featured in all but one game this season and has accumulated seven tackles, two clearances and one interception in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Kike Perez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 2-1 loss versus Sevilla.

Impact Perez notched his first goal since returning to Valladolid as he equalized the match in the 53rd minute with a short-range finish. The midfielder appeared in the starting lineup for the sixth time this season, but he's yet to play all 90 minutes in any contest.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to parent club Perez has completed his loan stay with Rayo Vallecano and will return to Valladolid ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Impact With Valladolid returning to La Liga, Perez will return to the club after spending last season with Rayo. However, the midfielder was only used off the bench with just nine starts in 24 appearance, totaling a goal with 13 shots (five on target), 18 crosses (one accurate) and 27 tackles (11 won) in that span.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Stays on bench Sunday Perez (undisclosed) was an unused substitute in Rayo Vallecano's 1-0 loss to Almeria on Sunday.

Impact Perez has been limited to just nine starts and 22 appearances this season, so he doesn't figure to have a lot of fantasy upside ahead of the final weeks of the campaign.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Kike Perez (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against Osasuna, manager Inigo Perez told media during his pre-match press conference Friday.

Impact Perez was named on the bench in the 0-0 draw against Getafe this past weekend after missing the previous two contests, and it seems he'll be forced to watch this game from the sidelines as well. Perez hasn't been much of a fantasy factor for Rayo, however, so his absence shouldn't affect many lineups for this weekend. It remains to be seen if he'll be available to face Villarreal on April 28.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

In squad to face Getafe Perez (undisclosed) is among the substitutes for Saturday's match against Getafe.

Impact Perez returns after missing out on Rayo's past two matches through injury. The midfielder has made just two starts since February.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Celta Vigo game Perez (undisclosed) isn't available for Sunday's clash with Celta Vigo, the club relayed.

Impact Perez suffered an injury in training and will sit out at least one match. He's usually a rotational piece in the midfield, having started in two of his past four showings.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

No longer banned Perez will be available against Real Sociedad on Saturday, having served his one-match suspension against Las Palmas on Saturday.

Impact Perez is once again an option, having served his one-match suspension Saturday after receiving a ban due to yellow card accumulation. He will most likely return to the bench against Real Sociedad, as the midfielder has only started in six of the 15 matches he has appeared in this campaign.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended to face Las Palmas Kike Perez received his fifth yellow card and will be suspended to face Las Palmas on Saturday.

Impact Aside from receiving his fifth yellow card of the campaign, Perez was booked for a third straight contest. However, he hasn't been a regular starter and has been in the XI in just six of his 15 appearances, so his absence shouldn't be a big deal for Rayo. He will be eligible to return against Real Sociedad on Jan. 27.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Perez generated two crosses (zero accurate) and two interceptions in Tuesday's 1-0 loss versus Valencia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 70th minute.

Impact Perez fell back to the bench during Tuesday's loss, coming off the bench late in the second half. The midfielder has been in and out of the starting XI, though he has been little more than a depth option more recently. Perez will hope to earn some more consistent minutes during the winter break heading into the second half of the Liga season.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores lone goal in draw Kike Perez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Villarreal.

Impact After an early goal from the opposition, Kike Perez helped his side get back on track by burying his first of the season, as he fired a shot from the center of the box to the top center of the net. He kept up the energy through the rest of his time on the pitch but could not manage to make much more of a difference, before subbing out in the 70th minute.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First start in win Kike Perez had four shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 2-0 win versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Perez started his first game for Rayo after being a substitute last time out and had a solid attacking output. The midfielder will be hopeful of earning minutes against Villareal next time out after this showing.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Rayo Perez completed a loan move to Rayo from Valladolid, where he will spend the 2023-24 season.

Impact Perez is on the way to Rayo for the 2023-24 season, after Valladolid were relegated to the Segunda Division. Perez was consistently excellent despite the relegation and now earns the move back to the top flight. If Valladolid fail to earn promotion Perez could be in line for a permanent move elsewhere in the top flight.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Kike Perez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Mallorca.

Impact Perez scored the opening goal of the match Sunday, as he scored in the 33rd minute off a Lucas Rosa cross. It was one of two shots (one on target) he took in the match, to go with one chance created and one inaccurate cross in his 80 minutes of action.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for selection Perez served a one-match ban and is now eligible to return to the first team.

Impact Perez was handed a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation and is now open for a return to the first team. The midfielder has been a consistent starting option and should be set to return straight to the pitch for a Saturday trip to Elche.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended Sunday Kike Perez will be suspended for Sunday's clash with Espanyol due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Kike Perez was shown a yellow card against Celta Vigo, his fifth of the season, earning him a one-match ban. The midfielder has been a nailed-on starter in defensive midfield and will now be sidelined Sunday. Kike Perez's first chance to return is a Mar. 11 trip to Elche.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bags assist in loss Kike Perez assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and three tackles (two won) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Betis.

Impact Kike Perez tallied his second assist since Oct 1 for his second on the year. He is averaging about two crosses a match with 43 on the campaign, which is his career high for a season. He has started in six games in a row and has generated one assist, 14 tackles (11 won), 10 crosses (three accurate) and six interceptions in that span.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances in draw Perez created four chances and had one cross (accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Osasuna.

Impact Perez led the team's attack Sunday, as he created four chances, double the amount any of his teammates accrued. He did not take a shot in the match for the first time since Nov. 5 versus Elche, but did whip in one accurate cross. He did solid defensive work in the clean sheet as well, winning his lone tackle attempted, intercepting one pass, blocking one shot and making one clearance in his 75 minutes of action.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against Atletico Perez took two shots and made a clearance in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Perez has now taken at least one shot in five consecutive La Liga matches dating back to just before the World Cup break, but he is still looking for his first score of the season. The only sides that have tallied less than Valladolid's 13 team goals are the two below them in the table (Cadiz and Elche, both with 12).

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Perez logged one assist during a 3-2 win against Getafe on Saturday.

Impact Perez's assist proves he can work well despite whichever of multiple forwards the Valladolid team possesses and uses. However, fantasy managers should not expect him to regularly log assists. Perez hadn't recorded an assist across his previous 48 appearances.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active in loss Perez took four shots (one on goal) and logged five crosses (zero accurate) during Friday's 1-0 loss to Cadiz.

Impact Perez set a new season high for shots and crosses in a single game with nine, though he has yet to convert either into a goal or assist. With the attack looking a little better thanks to Shon Weissman, Perez could continue to be a useful option from a team that hasn't been the best so far.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brace in finale Perez scored twice off the bench during Sunday's 3-1 win over Getafe.

Impact Perez came off the bench for the final 21 minutes of Sunday's win, and scored twice. The midfielder has only played 12 matches since joining Elche in the January transfer window. Perez will hope to continue this strong end of season form heading into 2022/23.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Completes move to Elche Perez has completed a move to Elche on a loan, with an option to buy, the club announced.

Impact Perez has made the move back into the Primera division after only half a season in the Segunda. The attacking midfielder figures to compete for minutes immediately and could be a stout fantasy option. With his role, Perez figures to be an instant impact-maker on the pitch and deserves immediate interest from fantasy managers.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE