Alberto Moleiro
VIL
Left Winger
Attacking Midfielder
Wide Forward
Sep 30, 2003 (23)
Right
5'7"
148 lb
Dominates Levante
Moleiro scored a goal and had two assists while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing seven times (two accurate) and creating seven chances during Sunday's 3-1 win over Levante.
Analysis: Moleiro set up goals in the 41st and 86th minutes while scoring himself in the 54th and leading Villarreal in both crosses and chances created. The attacker has combined for three goal involvements, eight shots, 10 chances created and 14 crosses over his last three appearances.
Tallies a goal in win
Alberto Moleiro scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Thursday's 3-1 win versus Malaga.
Analysis: Moleiro didn't get an assist but he was able to find the back of the net as part of a strong overall effort. If he keeps this up, he should have a strong stat line against Levante. This side has conceded nine times across five LaLiga games this season.
Assists in opener
Alberto Moleiro assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Racing Santander.
Analysis: Moleiro was not on the field for long, withdrawn before the hour mark, which is not especially promising from a minutes perspective. He was nonetheless very active in his time on the pitch, setting up the opener and creating another chance while taking the largest share of corners alongside Nicolas Pepe, with Moleiro delivering five corners of his own and adding three crosses.
Active on both sides of ball
Moleiro took two off target shots, crossed three times (one accurate) and made three interceptions during Sunday's loss to Rayo Vallecano.
Analysis: Moleiro was active on both sides of the ball finishing with the second most shots and crosses on the team while leading Villarreal with his three interceptions. The wide man has combined for an assist, four shots and eight crosses over his last three appearances.
Lucky to get assist
Alberto Moleiro assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat to Sevilla.
Analysis: Moleiro was able to get an assist despite having zero accurate crosses, benefitting from some shaky Sevilla play early. The midfielder will need to be more efficient to help Villarreal get past a Rayo Vallecano team which has been solid defensively. The side has allowed only 43 goals across 36 La Liga games.
Joins scoring party
Moleiro scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 5-1 victory against Levante.
Analysis: Moleiro found himself on the scoresheet for the first time since February. He's remained a somewhat consistent figure in the starting XI of late with nine starts in the last 11 appearances, creating 13 chances while making 15 tackles in that span.
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