RANDY NTEKA NEWS

Assists as substitute Nteka had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Getafe.

Impact Nteka entered the match at halftime and set up Sergio Camello in the 47th minute to assist Rayo's second goal. The assist was Nteka's first goal involvement since the opening match of the season as he's made just three starts on the campaign.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench against Sociedad Nteka is fit and in the match day squad to face Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Impact Nteka returns from an undisclosed injury for the first time in six matches. The attacker had started three of Rayo's opening four matches prior to the injury, scoring once in the opening match of the season.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active in training Nteka (undisclosed) returned to training ahead of Sunday's clash with Sociedad, Union Rayo reports.

Impact Nteka was back in team training and could be an option for Sunday's clash. The forward started three of the four matches before he was injured and could be a major boon to return and lead the line. Kike Perez is likely to fall to the bench when Nteka is available to return and partner Raul de Tomas.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Nteka (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's trip to Sevilla, according to manager Francisco.

Impact Nteka isn't an option for Saturday's trip to Sevilla as he continues to struggle with an undisclosed issue. The forward will have the international break to continue his recovery with eyes on return for an Oct. 22 trip to Las Palmas.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still not fit Nteka (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's match against Cadiz.

Impact Nteka will have to wait another match for his return after not being named to the squad for Wednesday's contest. He will now miss the past three matches after being a normal starter to start the season. He will eye a return on Saturday now and will try to notch his second goal of the season if he is given time on the field.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains a doubt Wednesday Nteka (undisclosed) will be in doubt to face Cadiz on Wednesday after manager Francisco told reporters, "With Randy we have more doubts. Let's see if he can," per Marca.

Impact Nteka has already been out of action for the club's previous two contests due to his undisclosed injury and may have to miss out on a third. Prior to his absence, the forward started three of the club's first four contests in which he scored one goal on seven shots (two on target). If he can't go, Falcao (undisclosed) could be an option to start against Cadiz.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be out several weeks Nteka (undisclosed) didn't train Thursday and is not expected to be part of the squad for Sunday's match against Villarreal, Alejandro Moreno of Diario AS reports.

Impact The team has not announced what exactly is the injury that Nteka is nursing, but he didn't leave the gym during Thursday's session and was spotted talking with the medical staff earlier this week. No reports have been confirmed, but the coaching staff believes that Nteka won't be available until early October at the earliest. If he doesn't suit up against Villarreal as expected, then his next chance to feature will come next Wednesday against Cadiz on the road.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Left out against Deportivo Alaves Nteka was not included in the match-day squad versus Alaves on Friday.

Impact Nteka has started three of the club's first four matches, in which he has recorded one goal on seven shots (two on target), four tackles (one won) and three clearances. With the forward dropped from the squad due to an undisclosed injury, Sergio Camello figures to feature up top.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first goal of the season Nteka scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 victory over Almeria.

Impact Nteka got things started early in the match with a header that went wide in just the fourth minute of action. He kept the pressure on and won his team a penalty in the 20th minute, which was converted by Isi Palazon, to give Rayo Vallecano the 1-0 lead. The 28-year-old forward was later rewarded for his efforts with his own opportunity from the spot, after a handball in the 28th minute. Nteka made no mistake and put his side up 2-0, with a shot to the top right corner.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in loss Nteka had three shots (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Celta Vigo.

Impact Nteka set a new season high with three shots Wednesday, but failed to put one on target. He also made three clearances in his 63 minutes of action.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One shot in return Nteka registered one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 loss against Girona.

Impact Nteka came off the bench and played 13 minutes for the first time since sitting out the last two matches with a strain. He has been given a few opportunities to start, having featured in the lineup in the last three contests prior to his injury, but has failed to record a goal in 17 appearances this year.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available from bench Nteka is fit and in the match day squad to face Girona on Sunday.

Impact Nteka returns from a muscle strain which has kept him out of Elche's previous two matches. The attacker starts from the bench having yet to score or assist on the season.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Nteka (strain) is not on the team sheet for Saturday's match against Osasuna.

Impact Nteka will miss his second match in a row with a strain. Prior to his injury, the forward has started in three straight games since arriving from Rayo in February.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Working on recovery Nteka (strain) picked up an injury during last Friday's training session and missed Saturday's clash with Barcelona, but has been training and is listed as questionable for the upc...

Impact Since joining the club in February on loan from Rayo, the forward has appeared in the starting XI four times in six matches played, but failing to get his first goal yet for the team. If fit, he will likely start on the bench Saturday, with Lucas Boye the expected starter.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Elche Nteka has joined Elche on a six-month loan from Rayo Vallecano, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Nteka's role with Rayo has decreased this season as he's been limited to just 10 La Liga appearances off the bench. The 25-year-old is now moving to Elche for the rest of the campaign in hopes of sparking some sort of revival for the bottom-of-the-table club.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes out suspension Nteka completed his two-match suspension during Monday's 3-2 win over Real Madrid.

Impact Nteka was absent for two of his team's three wins in the final three games after some rash behavior saw him dismissed in the 5-1 win over Cadiz on Oct. 22. He's made six appearances off the bench and is unlikely to offer much more than in his role as a substitute.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns two-game suspension Nteka had his suspension extended to two games by the RFEF following a red card earned in Saturday's 5-1 win over Cadiz.

Impact Nteka has come off the bench in all six appearances this season but a red card taken late into Saturday's match leaves him ineligible to play in Saturday's trip to Sevilla and Monday's match against Real Madrid.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Cadiz Nteka was sent off in the 87th minute of Saturday's match against Cadiz.

Impact Nteka earned a late dismissal for a high challenge that was caught after a VAR check. As he only entered as a substitute in Saturday's match, his absence for Saturday's trip to Sevilla shouldn't be too important to the team.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Debut in win Nteka played for five minutes of Friday's 2-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Nteka started 16 times in 34 appearances last season but the arrival of Sergio Camello has seemingly pushed him down the depth chart. That's only likely to make his fantasy value worse after scoring just three times during the 2021/22 campaign.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in loss Nteka made a clearance and an interception in last week's 4-2 defeat against Levante. He also created a chance in the match.

Impact Nteka was a very useful squad player for Rayo this campaign, scoring three goals in 34 La Liga appearances (16 starts) all across the forward line. But the 24-year-old will want to solidify a spot in the lineup next season as the club will try to improve upon an unexpected 12th-placed finish in the table.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two interceptions against Mallorca Nteka made two interceptions in a 2-1 defeat to Mallorca on Sunday.

Impact Nteka had an average outing for the visiting side. The 24-year-old made two interceptions. Other than that, Nteka also made a clearance.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Win six aerial duels against Alaves Nteka won six aerial duels in a 1-0 defeat to Deportivo Alaves on Saturday.

Impact Nteka had a decent outing for the losing team. The 24-year-old won six aerial duels, most by any player in the team. Other than that, Nteka also completed three dribbles.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes one tackle at Celta Nteka made one tackle (won) in Saturday's 2-0 loss at Celta.

Impact Nteka had a quiet outing and registered just one tackle won before subbing off in the 65th minute. The forward started for the eighth time in 19 appearances, but has yet to play the full 90 minutes in the season. He will now look for more playing time against Osasuna on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in loss Nteka took two shots (one on target) and won one of two tackles in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Real Madrid. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Nteka was in the starting lineup on Saturday for just the second time in Rayo's last eight La Liga games, but he didn't do much against Real Madrid to convince manager Andoni Iraola to make him a permanent member of the XI. He does have three goals this season however, and 35-year-old Radamel Falcao probably won't be able to play in every single game, so Nteka will still have an important part to play with his side, even if it's as a substitute sometimes.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE