Borja Iglesias
CEL
Center Forward
Playmaking Forward
Jan 17, 1993 (33)
Right
6'2"
190 lb
Still limited to substitute role
Iglesias has yet to make his first start of the season after a muscle injury sidelined him early in the campaign and limited his minutes following his return.
Analysis: Borja Iglesias has finished as Celta Vigo's top scorer in each of the last two La Liga campaigns, netting 11 and 14 goals respectively, but he has been restricted to substitute duty since recovering from a left soleus tear. The training injury initially ruled him out for three matches before a setback in his recovery sidelined him for an additional fixture. Manager Claudio Giraldez has managed his return cautiously following a disrupted pre-season, building up his workload. The lack of a Spain call-up should allow Iglesias to utilize the international break for a crucial training block, enabling him to reach full match fitness and reclaim his starting spot.
Out two weeks with injury
Iglesias will miss around two weeks with a left soleus muscle tear, Celta announced Tuesday.
Analysis: Iglesias did not feature at all in the league opener and will now miss the upcoming commitments after suffering a left soleus myofascial rupture. The forward only returned to training on Aug. 11 following his post-World Cup vacation, but he is now expected to spend around two weeks on the sidelines.
Makes 2026 World Cup debut
Iglesias recorded no stats in Monday's 1-0 victory versus Portugal.
Analysis: Iglesias would come onto the field late into stoppage time Monday, earning just over a minute or two os play before the final whistle was blown. This was his World Cup debut, going unused in their first four games. That said, he only earned one touch in his time on the field.
Quiet in last match
Iglesias generated one clearance in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Sevilla.
Analysis: Iglesias was not effective Saturday, failing to get a shot with a clearance made during. Saturday's finale. He does finish season as the team's top goal scorer with 14 goals through 35 appearances, starting 21 times while assisting twice and creating 17 chances. Since signing a new deal over the summer,the forward will return for a third campaign with the team.
Scores winner Saturday
Iglesias scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid.
Analysis: Iglesias scored the lone goal of Saturday's match, a strike in the 62nd minute assisted by Williot Swedberg. It marked his third consecutive match with a goal and he now has 14 in La Liga this season. He was subbed off in the 68th minute for Ferran Jutgla.
Scores off bench in win
Iglesias scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Elche.
Analysis: Iglesias entered the fray Sunday with just 19 minutes remaining and scored with his lone shot attempt in Celta Vigo's 3-1 home win over Elche. The goal marks successive appearances in which the forward has found the back of the net, following a stretch of eight appearances (four starts) without a goal. Iglesias has now bagged 13 goals over 31 appearances (18 starts), marking his most in a single La Liga campaign since he scored 15 times for Real Betis during the 2022/23 campaign.
Scores in Sunday's loss
Iglesias scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 74th minute.
Analysis: Iglesias converted a penalty in the 73rd minute Sunday, a strike which cut the deficit to 2-1. It marked his 12th goal of the season but his first since March 6. The penalty attempt was his only shot attempt in the match, and he was subbed off 10 minutes later for Hugo Gonzalez.
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