
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.
Creative display in draw
Rioja recorded three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Elche.
ANALYSIS
Rioja returned to the starting lineup after coming off the bench in the previous match against Celta Vigo and did not disappoint, staying very active and creating three chances. He has one goal and three assists on the season, but his underlying numbers show more involvement than the output suggests, with 25 shots and 19 chances created, placing him among the top wingers in LaLiga. Rioja continues to be more influential than his goal contributions indicate and will look to turn that upside into end product in the next fixture against mid-table Getafe.
Rioja returned to the starting lineup after coming off the bench in the previous match against Celta Vigo and did not disappoint, staying very active and creating three chances. He has one goal and three assists on the season, but his underlying numbers show more involvement than the output suggests, with 25 shots and 19 chances created, placing him among the top wingers in LaLiga. Rioja continues to be more influential than his goal contributions indicate and will look to turn that upside into end product in the next fixture against mid-table Getafe.
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Active display in draw
Rioja had five off-target shots, created three chances and sent in eight crosses (two accurate) during Friday's 1-1 draw against Mallorca.
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Logs minutes in midweek match
Rioja (illness) played off the bench in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Sporting Gijon in the Copa del Rey.
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Won't play Saturday
Rioja (illness) won't be available for Saturday's game against Atletico Madrid, David Torres of El Desmarque reports.
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Battling illness
Rioja is dealing with an illness and is a heavy doubt to play Saturday against Atletico Madrid, manager Carlos Corberan told media during Friday's press conference.
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Unimpressive performance in draw
Rioja registered six crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.
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