Villarreal- Games
- 13
- 6 starts
- Minutes
- 516
- 40 a game
- Goals
- 2
- 2.4 xG
- Assists
- 1
- 1.3 xA
Player profile
516 min · vs 131 strikers · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Creative, deep-lying forward
Gerard Moreno plays like a playmaker up front for Villarreal: key passes and passes into the final third at the top of the striker group, and he dribbles and wins his duels, with 2 LaLiga goals and a Champions League assist. He shoots less than most strikers, his own chances are modest and he makes no interceptions. From 516 minutes.
Key strengths
Creates chances. Key passes 2.44 per 90 (top 1% of strikers) and xA 0.23 (top 4%).
Links play. Passes into the final third 7.50 per 90, top 1%.
Wins his duels. Duels won 52.3% (top 8%) and dribbles won 1.57 (top 13%).
Tidy passing. Pass accuracy 82.4%, top 18%.
Areas for development
Few shots. Shots 2.27 per 90 (22nd percentile) and non-penalty xG 0.29 (24th percentile).
No interceptions. Interceptions 0.00 per 90, the lowest in the group.
Similar players
- Julián Álvarez Atlético MadridPasses into the final third 99 v 92 and duels won 92 v 88.
- John Yeboah VeneziaDribbles won 87 v 88 and chances created 99 v 82.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Creates chances. Key passes 2.44 per 90 (top 1% of strikers) and xA 0.23 (top 4%).
Links play. Passes into the final third 7.50 per 90, top 1%.
Wins his duels. Duels won 52.3% (top 8%) and dribbles won 1.57 (top 13%).
Tidy passing. Pass accuracy 82.4%, top 18%.
Areas for development
Few shots. Shots 2.27 per 90 (22nd percentile) and non-penalty xG 0.29 (24th percentile).
No interceptions. Interceptions 0.00 per 90, the lowest in the group.
Similar players
- Julián Álvarez Atlético MadridPasses into the final third 99 v 92 and duels won 92 v 88.
- John Yeboah VeneziaDribbles won 87 v 88 and chances created 99 v 82.
Against 135 strikers
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of strikers with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 7 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the final third, right (24%), average spot right half-space, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 6%, Middle third 43%, Final third 51%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaLiga | 10 | 434 | 2 | 0 | 2.23 | 1.44 | 1.22 | 11 | 12 | 6.97 |
| Champions League | 3 | 82 | 0 | 1 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.11 | 2 | 2 | 7.75 |
13 games
Match by match
- v
Espanyol0–118′6.1 - at
Valencia2–182′7.4 - at
Liverpool3–412′sub5.9 - v
Elche0–015′sub6.1 - v
Napoli3–163′1 assist7.8 - at
Real Madrid0–123′sub6.1 - v
Levante3–123′sub6.1 - v
Real Betis1–262′1 goal7.9 - at
Borussia Dortmund2–37′sub– - v
Deportivo A Coruña2–377′7.1 - at
Deportivo Alavés0–170′7.1 - at
Atlético Madrid2–230′sub1 goal (pen)7.5 - at
Racing Santander2–234′sub6.7