NADIR ZORTEA NEWS

Mixed bag in Juventus tilt Zortea won two of three tackles and had three clearances, two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Zortea contributed across the board and came close to scoring, rocking the crossbar late in the first half, but he also lost Juan Cabal on the game-winning goal. He'll likely continue alternating with Emil Holm at right-back. He has created at least one chance in his last eight showings, posting 11 and notching one assist, 24 crosses (nine accurate) and 16 tackles (12 won), with two clean sheets.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Swings in three crosses against Lazio Zortea generated one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate), two clearances and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Lazio.

Impact Zortea has taken advantage of a recent injury suffered by Emil Holm to start thrice in a row for the first time in the season. He has gained steam, posting three ore more crosses in the last three matches, amassing 14 (five accurate) and adding two shots (both on target), one assist, and six tackles (four won). He has created at least a chance in his last seven displays.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles in Pisa game Zortea had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), two clearances and two chances created in Sunday's 4-0 win against Pisa.

Impact Zortea played the whole game after Emil Holm and Lorenzo De Silvestri got minutes in the previous two matches and was fine on both ends. He'll have to split duties all season long. He has sent in at least one cross in his last five showings, totaling 10 (four accurate) and posting five key passes, six tackles (four won) and eight clearances, with two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty good against Como Zortea had two crosses (zero accurate), three clearances, two interceptions and one tackle (one won) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Como.

Impact Zortea got the call and played the full game about a week after joining and was dependable defensively, while he limited his forays relative to his Cagliari days. He'll likely alternate with Emil Holm (thigh) after the break. He had made just a short cameo in the opener.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Bologna Zortea has joined Bologna on a permanent deal from Cagliari.

Impact Zortea jumps to a bigger team after a career year at Cagliari, during which he put up six goals and two assists and added 28 key passes, 33 shots (10 on target) and 119 crosses (34 accurate). He'll play in a more defensive role at Bologna for the most part, alternating with Emil Holm (thigh) and Lorenzo De Silvestri. As for Cagliari, Mattia Felici and Riyad Idrissi will benefit in the short term.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Pedestrian in Napoli match Zortea (undisclosed) had two crosses (zero accurate), one corner, one shot (zero on target) and one interception in Friday's 2-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Zortea got the nod despite not being in tip-top shape but played less than usual and had a subpar performance. He had a career year in his first season at Cagliari after finally leaving Atalanta permanently, scoring six goals and adding two assists, 33 shots (10 on target) and 119 crosses (34 accurate) in 35 games.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Napoli Zortea (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Napoli.

Impact Zortea was not deemed fully healthy earlier this week, but he'll start anyway in the final match of the campaign. He's been a regular for Cagliari all season long with 32 starts and 34 total appearances in 2024/25, recording six goals and two assists.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Not fully healthy Zortea underwent an MRI on Thursday, coach Davide Nicola announced, but he's been called up for Friday's game versus Napoli.

Impact Zortea experienced some discomfort in the final training, but the tests evidently had encouraging results since he was able to make the squad. He'll be available, but there's a chance he'll be managed. Jose Luis Palomino, Adam Obert or Nicola Pintus would start if he didn't, with Gabriele Zappa advancing his position. He has scored once, assisted twice and notched five key chances created, 14 crosses (four accurate) and six clearances in the last five matches.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on Sunday Zortea assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Zortea assisted Roberto Piccoli's header in the 41st minute with a well-delivered corner. He also chipped in defensively with two clearances, a tackle, and an interception. Zortea has now contributed to a goal in each of his last three games, after not contributing to one for 13 previous games.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opener Saturday Zortea assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Como.

Impact Zortea set up the opening goal of Saturday's match with a fast break assist to Michel Adopo in the 22nd minute. It was one of three chances he created in the match and he also took one off-target shot and took four crosses in the match. He also won one tackle, intercepted one pass and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes in Udinese fixture Zortea scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and two clearances and drew two fouls in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Udinese.

Impact Zortea temporarily leveled the game with a surgical strike from the edge of the box on a deep cut, netting his sixth goal of the season and returning to the stat sheet after five months. He has tallied at least one cross and one clearance in the last five games, piling up 12 (three accurate) and seven respectively and adding two key passes, five tackles (three won) and three interceptions, while averaging one shot per contest (one accurate).

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in five crosses agaisnt Fiorentina Zortea registered one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 loss versus Fiorentina.

Impact Zortea wasn't great defensively on the two goals but was fizzy on the other end and hit the post with an effort from distance in the early going. He has had at least one shot and one key pass in four of the last five matches. He has posted three or more crosses in five of the last five tilts, adding nine chances created, four tackles (three won) and six clearances.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Paltry in Empoli meeting Zortea won two of three tackles and had one shot (zero on goal), one interception and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Empoli.

Impact Zortea wasn't as lively as usual and picked more stats in the back than in the final third as he had limited opportunities to push forward. He has notched seven chances created, 13 crosses (eight accurate), four tackles (three won) and five clearances in the last five matches.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Lively in Roma meeting Zortea recorded one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate), one interception and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Roma.

Impact Zortea handled the whole flank since Gabriele Zappa (thigh) was missing, but his production didn't suffer, as he led his team in deliveries and had a big chance to score, but he skied it. He has registered five key passes, 15 crosses (10 accurate), five takcles (one won) and four clearances in the last five games, with no goal contributions and one clean sheet.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in Genoa match Zortea recorded three crosses (three accurate), one interception and three chances created in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Zortea was more effective than in a few previous outings and led his outfit in key passes thanks to a few pinpoint deliveries, but his teammates didn't capitalize on them. He has totaled four shots (one on target), three chances created, nine crosses (seven accurate) and five tackles (one won) in the last five fixtures, without any goal contribution.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in two crosses versus Atalanta Zortea recorded one shot (zero on goal), two tackles (zero won), two clearances and two crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Atalanta.

Impact Zortea had to defend more than usual due to the caliber of the opponents but still did his part in the final third. He has cooled off after three straight goals, failing to hit the net in the last four rounds, where he has registered five shots (zero on target), three chances created, 11 crosses (five accurate) and three tackles (zero won).

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Torino Zortea had four crosses (two accurate), two chances created, one interception and one corner in Friday's 2-0 loss against Torino.

Impact Zortea had an okay output considering that his side generated very little offense in this one but wasn't as lethal as in previous games since he was coming off three consecutive goals. He has logged five shots (three on target), four chances created and 20 crosses (four accurate) in the last five fixtures.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Finds net on Sunday Zortea scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-1 win over Lecce. In addition, he was given a yellow car...

Impact Zortea netted in the 80th minute assisted by Tommaso Augello. Zortea executed a dribble. This marks his third consecutive game with a goal, a remarkable streak that highlights his strong start to 2025.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Nets again in Milan clash Zortea scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), four crosses (one accurate), three tackles (two won) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Zortea made the stat sheet for the second tilt in a row, and for the second time against Milan, thanks to a robust attempt from outside the box and the help of Mike Maignan, who couldn't bat the ball away even though it was within his reach. He's up to four goals in the campaign. He has tallied five shots (four on target), two key passes, 21 crosses (three accurate) and six tackles (four won) in the last five rounds.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on Sunday Zortea scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Monza.

Impact Zortea netted an amazing equalizer in the 22nd minute assisted by Mattia Felici. Zortea also made two clearances and an interception. He netted for the first time since his goal in November against Milan. Coincidentally, Cagliari's next opponents are AC Milan and he will aim to make a mark against them again.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in six crosses Zortea had one shot (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Venezia.

Impact Zortea saw another solid match crossing the ball, with this being his thrid straight match with three or more after recording six Sunday. He now has 54 crosses in 14 appearances. However, he still only has two goal contributions in 12 starts, with his last coming five matches ago.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in three crosses against Atalanta Zortea (ankle) registered one shot (one on goal), two tackles (one won), one interception and three crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Zortea wasn't bothered by a recent knock and put up routine numbers while bringing some juice from the right flank. He has scored once and logged six shots (three on target), two chances created, 17 crosses (four accurate) and four tackles (one won) in the last five rounds.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fit to start Zortea (ankle) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Atalanta.

Impact Zortea starts as expected after leaving last week's match early with an ankle knock. Zortea has combined for 11 crosses, but just one chance created over his last three starts.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids injury Zortea (ankle) has been training regularly to begin the week, Cagliari reported.

Impact Zortea left the last game a little early, but the problem turned out to be just a knock, and he'll be able to avoid missing time. He'll be in contention to be in the XI versus Atalanta on Saturday. He has started in six straight matches, posting six shots (two on target), three key passes and 19 crosses (three accurate), scoring once.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tries to provide spark Zortea (ankle) registered six crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Fiorentina. He was injured and subbed out in the 73rd minute.

Impact Zortea was one of Cagliari's only sources of creativity against Fiorentina on Sunday. In 73 minutes played, he created one chance that generated 0.45 expected assists, completed six of his eight dribbles, and made three passes into the final third. Zortea has just two goals in ten starts in Serie A this season, but hopefully his attacking mindset will result in tangible output against Atalanta on Saturday.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE