Los mejores fichajes del Villarreal en su historia

Last update 7 March, 2024 por Alberto Llopis

In recent decades this team from a small town in Castellón, He has made his way in Spanish football with cunning and vision. And much of its success, in addition to the purchase and excellent management of the Roigs in charge of Villarreal, is due to the signings masterful works that have marked his career. So much so that they even reached win a Europa League in 2021. We are going to review some of the best players that the yellow team has acquired during its history.

Who are Villarreal's best signings in its history?

Juan Román Riquelme

At the turn of the millennium, Villarreal surprised the world by signing the talented Argentine midfielder, Juan Román Riquelme. Your vision of the game, elegance in passing and mastery in free kicks catapulted the yellow submarine to new heights. Riquelme became the epicenter of the team and led Villarreal to their first UEFA Champions League qualification of the season 2004-2005. Then he had the decisive penalty in his boots that could have put the yellow team in the Champions League final in the second leg against Arsenal. But you already know that even the greatest miss penalties. Juan Román Riquelme He is a legend and one of the best players in the history of Villarreal CF.

Diego Forlan

El uruguayo se unió al Villarreal en el verano de 2004, and its impact was instantaneous. Diego Forlan He dazzled with his scoring ability and his ability to score in crucial moments. his season 2004-2005 with Riquelme it was epic, contributing with 25 goals in the League and consolidating Villarreal as a serious contender in Spanish football. Uno de los best signings in the history of Villarreal.

Marcos Senna

If we are reviewing the mejores fichajes del Villarreal en su historia in the elite, we can't leave ourselves Marcos Senna. A symbol of the yellow team and Spanish football where he was champion of the Eurocopa 2008 with the Spanish team. The arrival of Marcos Senna to Villarreal in 2002 not only marked the beginning of a successful era, but he also set a standard for defensive midfielders. El brasileño, naturalized spanish, was fundamental in the conquest of the Intertoto en 2003 and in the best years of Villarreal. His quality in recovery and tactical vision made him a reference for young talents.

Giuseppe Rossi

'The child’ He was another of Villarreal's great signings. The American-Italian came to the Castellón discipline in the year 2007 to replace Forlán and was until 2012. Jugó 192 matches and plugged 82 goals with the yellow jacket. And all this despite the serious injury that stopped his career short.. Injury occurred in October 2011, in his last season as a Villarreal player. Rossi It is another of the very good ones fichajes del Villarreal in this years.

Santi Cazorla

The Asturian had 3 stages in Villarreal. The yercera with the most merit after recovering from a serious injury that did not predict her being able to return to football. But he came back and had his good moments as a yellow team player.. Llegó en 2003 where he started in the reserve team and immediately made the jump to the first team where he was until 2006 who went to Recreativo de Huelva. En 2007, Villarreal executed a buyback option they had and brought him back to Villarreal where he would be until his transfer to Málaga for 20 million in 2011. But there was still one last return.

He return of Santi Cazorla to Villarreal en 2018 was received with enthusiasm. After overcoming serious injuries, The Asturian magician once again displayed his elegance in the center of the field. His vision, Precision in passing and ability to unbalance made Cazorla a beacon of creativity. He helped lead Villarreal to European competitions and became even more of an icon.

¿Y tú? Which iconic Villarreal player do you remember??