
Luis Rioja
32-Year-Old
Valencia
La Liga
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Rioja made the switch to Valencia last season and immediately took over the starting job on the right wing. He played in 36 matches (33 starts) and nearly topped 3,000 minutes, as his durability remains a key quality. He was just as productive as he had been with Alaves, scoring five times and adding three assists from 30 shots and 35 chances created. With a split of set pieces, he has a decent floor every match, though he's never been a high-volume goalscorer. He's a known commodity at this point and his numbers shouldn't stray much in the 2025/26 campaign.
Sends in six crosses in draw
Rioja recorded two shots (zero on goal) and six crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano.
ANALYSIS
Rioja co-led Valencia in crosses during the road draw. The midfielder also took the second-most shots for his side. That was his 11th start in 14 appearances in 2025-26.
Rioja co-led Valencia in crosses during the road draw. The midfielder also took the second-most shots for his side. That was his 11th start in 14 appearances in 2025-26.
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Signs new contract
Rioja has signed a new contract with Valencia until the end of the 2026/27 season, the club announced Thursday.
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Scores equalizer as sub
Rioja scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Betis.
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Sets up opener
Rioja assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat to Oviedo.
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Sets up opener
Rioja assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 2-2 draw against Espanyol.
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Sets up opening goal Friday
Rioja assisted once to go with seven crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Friday's 3-0 win versus Getafe.
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