Péter Gulácsi
VIL
Goalkeeper
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May 6, 1990 (36)
Right
6'4"
190 lb
Makes four saves Saturday
Gulacsi made four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Valencia.
Analysis: Gulacsi logged four saves while allowing one goal in Saturday's match against Valencia. He has transitioned well since returning from injury, conceding just six goals across six appearances while recording 18 saves and one clean sheet during that stretch.
Four saves in loss
Gulacsi recorded four saves and allowed four goals in Tuesday's 4-3 defeat against Liverpool.
Analysis: Gulacsi was brilliant for the first 40 minutes of Tuesday's defeat. He and Villarreal got off to an incredible start and were flying high. All of that was undone quickly as two goals late in the first half kept the game close, and then it all fell apart. Gulacsi would have wanted at least one of those goals back, but in a clash against Liverpool at Anfield it's always going to be difficult.
Starting in goal
Gulacsi (not injury related) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Elche.
Analysis: Gulacsi starts after returning to training Thursday following a home invasion earlier in the week during which he was threatened. The goalkeeper chose to rejoin his teammates quickly as he sought a sense of normalcy following the ordeal. Coach Inigo Perez left the decision until matchday and has now selected him to play. Luiz Junior remains the alternative in goal.
Remains late call
Gulacsi (not injury related) remains questionable for Saturday's match against Elche following the home invasion he experienced this week, according to manager Inigo Perez. "Well, Peter is doing well with us. He rejoined the squad the very next day. He is a person of great willpower and a strong mindset. What happened to him isn't easy to deal with. He decided that sport-staying with his teammates and quickly returning to a sense of normalcy-was a key part of getting through this ordeal; it creates the feeling, however impossible it may be, that none of it ever happened. But I think he looks good, so we'll make a decision tomorrow."
Analysis: Gulasci rejoined training Thursday following his traumatic event earlier in the week, having been a part of a home invasion where he was threatened. That said, it is still undecided whether he will join the team Saturday, seemingly a late call due as the club decides that correct steps. It does appear the goalie wants to play, trying to get back to normalcy following the event. However, he will not feature unless his mind is in the right place, with Luiz Junior as the club's other option in net.
Returns to full training
Gulacsi (not injury related) has resumed full team training and appears available for Saturday's La Liga clash against Elche, although the final decision on his involvement will rest with the coaching staff, according to Javi Mata of Diario AS.
Analysis: Gulacsi missed Tuesday's Champions League clash against Napoli following an attempted armed robbery at his home while he was with his family. Neither the goalkeeper nor his family members sustained physical injuries, but the incident prompted his absence from the European fixture, with Luiz Junior stepping in between the posts. Gulacsi has since returned to normal training alongside his teammates, putting him back in contention for Saturday's matchup against Elche. The experienced goalkeeper could reclaim his starting role immediately, although the coaching staff will make the final decision on his readiness and potential involvement.
Won't play Tuesday
Gulacsi won't play Tuesday against Napoli in the UEFA Champions League after an attempted robbery at gunpoint at his home while he was with his family, according to Javi Mata of Diario AS.
Analysis: Neither Gulacsi nor his family members sustained injuries, but the goalkeeper is clearly not focused to play given the traumatic situation he lived. This means Luiz Junior is expected to get the nod between the posts Tuesday, while Gulacsi could be an option to face Elche on Saturday.
Makes three saves Saturday
Gulacsi made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Real Madrid.
Analysis: Gulacsi made three saves while allowing one goal in Saturday's loss to Real Madrid. Since arriving from Leipzig, he has established himself as Villarreal's first-choice keeper, starting each of the club's last four league matches. Over that span, he has recorded 13 saves, including 10 in his debut against Betis, while adding one high claim and conceding just three goals.
Concedes once in victory
Gulacsi allowed a goal without making a save during Sunday's 3-1 win over Levante.
Analysis: Gulacsi allowed a goal in the 42nd minute, but blanked Levante from there on as Villarreal scored twice in the second half. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for 10 saves over his first three starts in La Liga. Villarreal head to Real Madrid following the international break.
Allows just one goal
Gulacsi registered no saves and allowed one goal in Thursday's 3-1 win over Malaga.
Analysis: Gulacsi didn't do much in this game aside from conceding once, as Villarreal kept the ball in Malaga's half for most of the contest. The goalkeeper has a somewhat neutral matchup against Levante up next, a side which has scored seven times so far in five LaLiga games this season.
Pushes for Starting Role
Gulacsi recorded 10 saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 2-1 loss versus Betis.
Analysis: Gulacsi was called into the starting XI on Monday after Luiz Junior was named to the bench and did not disappoint, making 10 saves while allowing just two goals. Despite the loss, the veteran goalkeeper showed he can challenge for the top spot, especially after arriving with years of Bundesliga experience from his time at RB Leipzig.
Four saves in defeat
Gulacsi recorded four saves and allowed three goals in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.
Analysis: Gulacsi made four saves in Tuesday's 3-2 Champions League home defeat to Dortmund, coming up big against Serhou Guirassy after the striker rounded him in the 45th minute before twice denying Fabio Silva in the 76th and 83rd minutes as BVB flipped the game on its head. He was beaten by Mateus Veiga's own goal in the 54th minute, Guirassy's composed tap-in off Silva's assist in the 80th and the striker's penalty in the 85th after Santiago Mourino brought him down in the box. Gulacsi and Villarreal head back to Spain empty-handed after their Champions League group opener, though the Hungarian has now cemented his status as the club's starting goalkeeper in Europe.
Joins Villarreal
Gulacsi has completed a transfer to Villarreal from Leipzig, according to his new club.
Analysis: Gulacsi is on the move as he leaves his post in Leipzig after multiple years served in Germany, switching to Spain as he joins Villarreal on a two-year deal. The goalie spent 11 years with Villarreal before his exit, recording 117 clean sheets across an amazing 363 matches with the team. This will leave Maarten Vandevoordt as the No. 1 in net for Leipzig, as Gulacsi takes over the main role in net for Villarreal.
Not playing amid transfer talks
Gulacsi didn't travel with RB Leipzig for their final offseason matches because he's in talks with another club, the team reported Saturday.
Analysis: Gulacsi looks set to join Villarreal for the 2026/27 season, so his time in the Bundesliga side could be coming to an end. The goalkeeper was limited by an injury towards the end of last season, finishing with 53 saves and 32 goals conceded over 23 league matches. He has been reliable for Leipzig over the last few years, and his departure would leave a void that may be covered by a new signing in upcoming days.
Concedes four goals
Gulacsi had one save and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-1 defeat versus SC Freiburg.
Analysis: Regardless of whether he was responsible for any of the goals, this wasn't the way Gulacsi wanted to end the season. The veteran goalkeeper had injury issues in 2025/26, but he was the first-choice goalkeeper for most of the season when he was healthy. He ends the campaign with 32 goals allowed, 53 saves and nine clean sheets in 23 starts. Gulacsi should be Leipzig's No. 1 goalkeeper in 2026/27 once again.
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