STEFAN ORTEGA NEWS

Clean sheet against Prague Ortega recorded one save and allowed zero goals in Wednesday's 5-0 victory against Sparta Prague.

Impact Ortega didn't have much to do in City's dominating win Wednesday, only making one save while keeping a clean sheet. He has now appeared in two matches, with both resulting in a clean sheet. He will likely fall back to the bench for City's match in league play against Southampton on Saturday, as he looks likely to only serve in cup matches.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet against Slovan Ortega had no saves and secured a clean sheet in Tuesday's 4-0 victory against Slovan Bratislava.

Impact Ortega had an easy day in net Tuesday, with the goalie not making a single save on his way to a clean sheet. This was his first appearance of the season across all competitions. He will likely drop to the bench next match, mainly being used in cup matches and UCL games against weaker opponents.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Man City hero Stefan Ortega explains how Pep Guardiola changed his understanding of football as goalkeeper signs contract extension | Goal.com US Stefan Ortega revealed that Pep Guardiola has changed his understanding of football after signing a two-year contract extension with Manches...

JUNE 8 • GOAL.COM

Inks extension Ortega has agreed to a two-year contract extension with Manchester City.

Impact Ortega will not be leaving City despite reports that he may want to head back to Germany, as he has signed an extension to remain with the team until 2026. This seems to be a cautionary move, with Ederson possibly wanting out of the club, as Ortega can serve as a decent first option. However, for the moment, he should still be regarded as their backup option in net.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega signs 1-year contract extension to 2026

Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega has signed a one-year contract extension

JUNE 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Serves as backup again Ortega appeared in nine matches (five starts), registering one clean sheet, seven goals allowed and 20 saves.

Impact Ortega maintained his role as City's backup in net this season. He did see more appearances this season than he did in his first, appearing in nine league matches compared to his three last season while also being the club's starter in the FA Cup this season. He is likely to hold the same role again next season, but he could earn the starting role with Ederson possibly on his way out, as Ortega would be a regular starter on almost any other team. However, Ortega could be on his way out as well despite talks about an extension during the season, as the goalie has hinted at returning home to Germany, but a move out would almost seem silly if Ederson were to leave.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Man United stuns Man City in FA Cup final, Erik ten Hag defiant on future

Erik ten Hag and Manchester United stunned defending champion Manchester City, 2-1, to lift the FA Cup at Wembley on Saturday.

MAY 25

Goal conceded and save during start Ortega logged one save but conceded one goal during Manchester City's 3-1 win Sunday against West Ham.

Impact Ederson being out with a fractured eye resulted in Ortega being the goalkeeper for Manchester City's season finale Sunday. Despite conceding a goal from Mohammed Kudus, Ortega saved the other of Kudus' two shots on goal, and the goalkeeper's lone save was enough for Manchester City to clinch the 2023-24 Premier League. Ortega finished it with 20 saves, nine goals conceded and one clean sheet maintained across his nine appearances. He was Manchester City's starting goalkeeper during cup games, and that is expected to continue being the case while Ederson is around.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Ortega: The unlikely hero with Man City's hopes of a fourth straight Premier League title in his hands Stefan Ortega will replace Ederson in goal for Manchester City this weekend; Jamie Carragher hailed his save from Heung-Min Son as the momen...

MAY 19 • SKY.COM

Comes up huge off bench Ortega registered three saves and allowed zero goals in Tuesday's 2-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Ederson (eye) was subbed off the pitch in the 69th minute, forcing Ortega into the match to close it out. He made three saves in his 21 minutes of action, including a one-on-one with Son Heung-Min in the 86th minute that could have buried City's title hopes. With Ederson's status up in the air, Ortega may start in the regular season finale versus West Ham with his side needing a win to clinch the Premier League title.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three against Real Madrid Ortega registered three saves and allowed three goals in Tuesday's 3-3 draw against Real Madrid.

Impact Ortega once again was far from his best, as he allowed three goals while making three saves in Tuesday's draw, now having allowed five goals in his past two appearances. He has now gone three matches since his last clean sheet, still only having one this campaign. He will now hope to rebound against Luton Town on Saturday, although it is more likely we finally see Ederson return to play against the Hatters, possibly earning his first start since going down with a thigh issue.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two against Palace Ortega had two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 4-2 win against Crystal Palace.

Impact Ortega was not in his best form Saturday, as he only registered two saves while allowing two goals. The goalie has now gone two appearances since his last clean sheet, only having one in his four starts in league play this season. He will now hope to have a better performance on Tuesday against Real Madrid, although there is a good chance Ederson will return by then.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once against Villa Ortega had two saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 4-1 win against Aston Villa.

Impact Ortega had a decent effort in net Wednesday, as he stopped two of the three shots he faced on target, only allowing one goal. The goalie has now played in the past three matches while Ederson (thigh) is out, notching eight saves and one goal allowed during that time. It is still up in the air who will get the start in the club's match against Crystal Palace on Saturday. as Ederson could return then.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet against Arsenal Ortega had two saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Arsenal.

Impact Ortega continued in net Sunday, as Ederson is still sidelined due to a thigh injury. Ortega did not look bad either, making two saves as he led his team to a clean sheet. This would give him his first clean sheet of the season, although he has only appeared six times all campaign. There is a decent chance Ederson could return this week, but he is more likely to do that Saturday against Crystal Palace, with Ortega starting against Aston Villa on Wednesday.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Replaces Ederson Ortega registered four saves in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Liverpool.

Impact Ortega came on to replace Ederson, who was forced off with an injury during Sunday's clash. It's not clear how serious Ederson's injury is, but if it sidelines him for any period of time, Ortega would be called upon to step into the starting XI. After coming on for Ederson, Ortega stopped all four shots he faced.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two as substitute Stefan Ortega recorded three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Newcastle United.

Impact Ortega was called upon just eight minutes into Saturday's match after Ederson went down with an undisclosed injury, but struggled to get his feet underneath him after the surprise appearance, allowing two goals while only making three saves. This was Ortega's first appearance in some time, with his last coming against Red Star Belgrade on Dec. 13 in the UCL, where he also allowed two goals while making four saves. It is still unsure who will be in net for the club's next match against Burnley on Jan. 31, as Ederson will have 10 days to heal up until that match and could be ready to reclaim his spot by then.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in win Stefan Ortega registered four saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Ortega made another Champions League start, as Manchester City had already secured their place atop their group. The goalkeeper set a new season-high with four saves; however, he did concede two goals over the last 25 minutes of the contest. He'll return to the bench for their upcoming game.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back in second half Stefan Ortega recorded one save and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 3-2 win over RB Leipzig.

Impact Ortega faced three shots all match and stopped just one. Fortunately for him he plays behind the best team in the world and they picked him up by scoring three and securing the win. Ederson remains the only choice in net on the blue side of Manchester in any sort of significant match with major stakes.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loses clean sheet late Stefan Ortega recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Brighton.

Impact Ortega earned his first start of this season's campaign on Friday, allowing one goal and making two saves in the match. The goalie may start to see some more starting opportunities pop up due to the cup competitions being in full swing now. However, he will most likely return to the bench for Wednesday's UCL match, with Ederson getting the nod in net.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in FA Cup Final Ortega made two saves but conceded to a Bruno Fernandes penalty shot in the 2-1 victory against Manchester United in the FA Cup Final.

Impact Ortega kept nine clean sheets and conceded seven goals in 14 appearances across all competitions as Man City won the Treble during his first season in England. The 30-year-old is definitely Ederson's backup in goal, but he made three Premier League appearances in May, featured twice in the Champions League group stage and started every game en route to the FA Cup triumph.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal to Brighton Ortega made six saves but conceded a goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Brighton.

Impact Ortega conceded his first ever Premier League goal on Wednesday, but what a strike it was from the boot of Julio Enciso way outside the penalty area. Ortega will likely get another start in the EPL season finale at the weekend against Brentford, which have scored 57 times in 37 matches.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shuts out Chelsea Ortega kept a clean sheet while making six saves during Sunday's 1-0 win over Chelsea.

Impact Ortega helped City claim all three points by shutting out Chelsea on Sunday. The clean sheet was the second in as many league starts for the keeper while his six saves upped his season total to eight.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet in first EPL appearance Stefan Ortega had two saves and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 3-0 win over West Ham United.

Impact Stefan Ortega made his first Premier League start with Ederson given the day to rest and completed his first clean sheet in the league. In all competitions, the keeper has made three appearances with seven saves and just one goal allowed. He is expected to return to the bench for Saturday's game against Leeds United.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available Saturday Ortega (undisclosed) is feeling "better, much better" heading into Saturday's clash against Newcastle United, according to Man City manager Pep Guardiola on Friday.

Impact Ortega suffered an injury and had to come out of Tuesday's FA Cup win over Bristol City at halftime. He will remain the backup to Ederson in goal during Premier League play whether he's fit or not.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Ortega (undisclosed) came off at half-time during Tuesday's 3-0 win over Bristol City in the FA Cup.

Impact Ortega was brought off with an undisclosed issue at halftime, seeing Ederson return to his goal. Ortega has only held onto a role as the domestic cup competition goalkeeper and wasn't challenging Ederson for playing time in the Premier League even when fully fit. Ortega's first chance to return to the bench is a Saturday clash with Newcastle.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE