Impact The right-back has been a regular for Villarreal on the right side of the defense this season, and he's expected to return to the starting lineup right away.
DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
KIKO FEMENIA #17 - DEFENDER - VILLARREAL
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Back from suspension Femenia completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Leganes on Sunday.
Will miss next game Femenia sent in nine crosses (two accurate) to go with one interception and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Betis. He received his fifth yellow card in LaLiga in th...
Impact Femenia delivered nine crosses against Betis, a season high. He now has 33 crosses in 15 appearances. He also committed his tenth foul of the season, earning his fifth yellow card, which will rule him out for the next game against Rayo Vallecano. Femenia is expected to return for the match against Leganes on Dec. 22.
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Whips in four crosses Femenia generated four crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Athletic.
Impact Femenia was decent on both sides of the ball Sunday, registering four crosses in the attack to go along with two tackles won, four interceptions and four clearances in the draw. He has now started in both matches since returning from injury, playing the full 90 in both games.
DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to start Femenia (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Girona.
Impact Femenia starts as expected following a one-match absence with a knock. The fullback had started every match on the season prior to last week's absence.
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Available to play Sunday Femenia (undisclosed) is available for Sunday's match against Girona, manager Marcelino told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "Pape [Gueye] and Kiko will return fo...
Impact Femenia will return to the squad after a one-game absence, and he should be in contention to start on the right side of the defense. Femenia has started in each of his 12 appearances in 2024/25, racking up one assist, six chances created, 20 crosses, 22 tackles, 17 interceptions and 17 clearances.
NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out Sunday Femenia is out for Sunday's match against Osasuna after not making the squad list, according to manager Marcelino Garcia Toral. "Kiko you know that he had some discomfort in the la...
Impact Femenia will not make the cut Sunday, with eh defender suffering an injury in their last game. He had a chance of making the squad list, but after not training fully Saturday, he was left out. This will be a major loss for the club, as he has started in every match this campaign, with Juan Bernat or Pau Navarro as probable replacements.
NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Assists opening goal in away win Kiko Femenia assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Valladolid.
Impact Femenia assisted Thierno Barry in the 29th minute to help his side take the lead in their 2-1 victory over Valladolid. This came as his first goal involvement of the season, and he made it four chances created in his last five matches. Last season, the full-back didn't provide a single assist.
OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Makes four tackles Femenia blocked a shot, made two interceptions and four tackles (winning two) during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Getafe.
Impact Femenia was a part of the Villarreal back four that didn't allow a goal from open play Sunday. The fullback has started and played every minute in La Liga this season combining for two chances created, five crosses and 14 tackles over his last three starts.
OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Leader in blocks, interceptions Femenia created a chance, blocked a shot and made three interceptions during Thursday's 2-1 win over Espanyol.
Impact Femenia was a part of the Villarreal back line that conceded in the first half, leading his side in blocks and interceptions. Femenia has combined four four tackles, four interceptions and two blocks over his last three starts, but isn't offering much in attack from right-back.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Back from suspension Femenia completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Osasuna on Saturday.
Impact Femenia will be eligible for the season finale and should start on the right side of the defense, a role he's had in the last nine matches he's been available for El Submarino Amarillo. Femenia has racked up 36 clearances, 33 tackles. 31 interceptions and 26 crosses in 22 appearances (15 starts) this term.
MAY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sent off against Girona Femenia recorded one tackle (one won), three clearances and four interceptions in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Girona. He was sent off after acquiring two yellow cards in the 95th minute...
Impact Femenia had a good defensive performance and also made six recoveries before being sent off in the 95th minute. He also created a chance. He has recorded 31 interceptions this season, ranking among the best in the league. He will miss the next game against Real Madrid.
MAY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Available once more Femenia is available to return from a one-match ban for Sunday's trip to Athletic Club.
Impact Femenia served the one-match ban and is now eligible for Sunday's match. The defender missed the 2-1 loss to Atleti due to the suspension but is now ready to get straight back on the pitch. Femenia could compete for a spot in the starting XI like he did before the sending off.
APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Gets suspended for yellow cards Femenia sent three inaccurate crosses while adding one tackle, one interception and one clearance in Sunday's 1-0 win over Valencia. He also earned a yellow-card suspension after r...
Impact Femenia has been a regular for Villarreal of late and has now started eight matches in a row at right-back in league play, but that streak will end after the international break. Femenia's next chance to play will come against Athletic Bilbao on April 14.
MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Lines up on bench Femenia (back) is on the bench for Friday's match against Real Sociedad.
Impact Femenia will avoid the sidelines after going down with a back issue this week in training, having earned a role on the bench for Friday's clash. The defender will hope to get back in the starting XI next match against Granada next Sunday, as before Friday, he had started in five straight contests. However, after beginning the season going unused for the majority of the club's games, he may be returning to that role, expected to play in more of a rotational spot.
FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Facing late fitness test Femenia is in question for Friday's match against Real Sociedad, as manager Marcelino Garcia Toral told reporters, "I think he has had a problem in his back, but it doesn't seem se...
Impact Femenia is the newest member of the club to hit the injury list, having picked up a back issue that appears to only be minor. However, he will still have to wait on a fitness test before the match to determine if he can play or not. The club will hope for the player to make the team sheet, as he has started in their past five matches at right-back. If he is an option, expect Femenia to get the start, but if not, Adria Altimira will most likely return to a starting role in his place.
FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Mostly backup option this campaign Femenia kept two clean sheets in 20 appearances (13 starts) at right-back during his rookie season in La Liga.
Impact Femenia was a regular starter for the first half of the campaign following his summer transfer from Watford, but the 32-year-old started just three league games after the turn of the calendar year once Juan Foyth returned from injury.
JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go for Girona game Femenia is available for Saturday's match versus Girona.
Impact Femenia is fit after missing the last five contests with a muscular injury. He has mostly had a bench role in the weeks before getting hurt. He has recorded three inaccurate crosses, five tackles (two won), and one interception in his last five appearances.
MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off with muscle issue Kiko Femenia was injured and subbed out in the 33rd minute of Saturday's 2-1 victory against Valencia. He had one tackle (one won) and two clearances before exiting the match.
Impact Femenia limped off in the first half of Saturday's match to be replaced by Juan Foyth. The defender has dealt with muscular issues earlier in the campaign and seems to still be struggling with those issues heading into the second half. Femenia will hope to have avoided a serious injury, and could return as soon as a Saturday clash with Real Madrid.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Barcelona Femenia (strain) is in Villarreal's starting lineup for Thursday's clash against Barcelona.
Impact Femenia missed Monday's victory against Osasuna due to a knock but he has recovered and is back in the XI at right-back on Thursday.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Trains with teammates Femenia (strain) participated in Wednesday's training session ahead of Thursday's trip to Barcelona, according to Javi Mata of AS.
Impact Femenia missed Monday's 2-0 win over Osasuna due to discomfort but now has a good shot of featuring if ready by Thursday. Should he miss out, Aissa Mandi could make another start at right-back.
OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with discomfort Femenia missed Monday's 2-0 win over Osasuna and will be a game-time decision for Thursday's trip to Barcelona, according to manager Unai Emery.
Impact Femenia had some doubts on his participation before the match but his absence made the situation a little more clear cut. After starting five straight games while Juan Foyth is absent due to a knee injury the absence of both Femenia and Foyth in any matches leaves Aissa Mandi as a backup option following his start in Monday's contest.
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Valladolid Femenia (ankle) will miss Saturday's match against Valladolid, according to manager Unai Emery.
Impact Femenia suffered an injury late into preseason and while he shouldn't be out much longer, he won't be fit for this game. That should keep Juan Foyth as a likely starter at right-back but there's sure to be a competition for minutes when both are fit.
AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off injured in friendly Femenia suffered both a sprained ankle and an sprained knee and had to be subbed out of Wednesday's preseason friendly victory against Levante, Julian Burgos of Diario AS reports.
Impact Niether of the injuries that Femenia sustained on Wednesday is expected to be serious, although he's likely going to have to spend a couple of weeks recovering and might have to miss the La Liga opener against Valladolid on Aug. 13. Juan Foyth is likely to be Villarreal's starting right-back regardless, especially for the beginning of the season.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Signs for Villarreal Femenia joined Villarreal from Watford on Thursday, signing a three-season contract with his new club.
Impact Femenia logged a solid five assists in 27 appearances last season (26 starts) despite dealing with a tough relegation campaign while with Watford. Now that Mario Gaspar has departed, Femenia can compete for a spot as the starting right-back with Juan Foyth, who may have to move elsewhere to facilitate the transition.
JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starts against Chelsea Femenia is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Chelsea.
Impact Femenia returns after dealing with an illness that looked to have finished his season. The fullback takes up a role in the Watford back four for Sunday's season finale against Chelsea.
MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
