ANDRE ALMEIDA NEWS

Extends through 2029 Almeida signed an extension with Valencia through 2029, the club announced.

Impact Almeida penned a new deal with Valencia that will see him stay at the club for at least four more seasons. He's been a bench option for the most part this season, but played 34 times (24 starts) last season. When fit he's likely to rotate in and out of the squad, but he's clearly an important part of the midfield and is entering the prime of his career.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option Almeida (ankle) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Almeida was announced as ready to play ahead of Sunday and is there for the reception of Barcelona, appearing on the bench after an ankle injury. He will likely continue in more of a rotational role this season, only appearing off the bench for 23 minutes in two appearances on the team sheet thus far.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play vs. Barcelona Almeida (ankle) is available to face Barcelona on Sunday, manager Carlos Corberan told media Friday. "Almeida has trained normally and he's ready to go for Sunday."

Impact Almeida suffered an ankle injury during the international break, but the playmaker recovered during the break and will be an option to play Sunday. He's likely to come off the bench, as Valencia are expected to repeat the same XI from the win over Getafe before the break.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Almeida (ankle) suffered an injury and is unlikely going to be available in Friday's clash against Getafe, coach Carlos Corberan said in the press conference.

Impact Almeida is very doubtful for Friday's clash against Getafe after suffering an ankle injury in training this week. That said, if the midfielder has to miss the game, his absence will not impact the starting XI since he is a bench option for Valencia this season.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Creative spark in midfield Almeida tallied zero goals and four assists in 34 La Liga appearances for Valencia during the 2024-25 season.

Impact Almeida delivered a strong showing in the final game, assisting Rafa Mir's equalizer with a precise pass. His midfield control and ability to initiate attacks have made him a key creative figure in a difficult season for Valencia. Almeida's consistency and vision were important all season to match his season high from 2022 in terms of chances created with 43, and will be crucial again in 2025-26.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Almeida (concussion) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Athletic Club.

Impact Almeida is good to go after missing last week's match against Alaves due to a concussion. The midfielder is a regular starter when fit and returns to his customary role in the heart of midfield Sunday.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Appears to be option Almeida (concussion) appears to be an option for Sunday's match against Athletic, based on manager Carlos Corberan's comments. "The only player who is in doubt because he has not b...

Impact Almeida looks as if he could be in for a return Sunday after his absence from the club's last outing, as he was not deemed a doubt for Sunday's outing. This is good news, as he did start in the game before his injury. However, they may be cautious and choose to start him on the bench instead.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Trains indoors following concussion Almeida was spotted training indoors on Monday as a precaution following his concussion in Saturday's game against Getafe, Super Deporte reports.

Impact Almeida was doing indoor training on Monday after suffering from a concussion that caused a temporary loss of memory. It was mainly a precautionary measure following protocol but he remains a doubt for Wednesday's clash against Alaves until cleared by the medical staff. If he misses the game, Ivan Jaime could see a greater role in the frontline.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Off with possible concussion Ameida was forced off in the 70th minute of Saturday's 3-0 win over Getafe due to an apparent head injury, accoridng to manager Carlos Corberan. "Andre had a blow that had lost his...

Impact Almeida had to come off the field after he appeared to be dizzy after a blow to the head, prompting a substitution to take place. The good news is he is already feeling better, and it does not look serious, although testing will still have to determine if that is true. He was replaced by Ivan Jamie, a possible replacement if he were to miss more time.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Assists from corner Andre Almeida assisted once to go with four crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Real Madrid.

Impact Andre Almeida provided the service from the corner Saturday to setup Valencia's first goal in their 2-1 victory over Real Madrid. Over his 74 minutes of play, the wide-midfielder notched a 100% cross accuracy rate and swung in three corners while creating three chances. Almeida haas now supplied assists in successive performances and has made four consecutive starting appearances.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Key assist in victory Andre Almeida assisted once to go with three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Mallorca.

Impact Andre Almeida's slick passing setup the lone goal of the fixture, giving Valencia a 1-0 lead they would not relinquish in their victory over Mallorca. The attacker has contributed two assists over his last seven appearances (five starts) but has yet to score a league goal this season in 26 total appearances (17 starts).

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Creative machine Andre Almeida assisted once to go with nine crosses (five accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 2-0 win against Leganes.

Impact Almeida was a vital part of Valencia's attack in their convincing 2-0 triumph over Leganes on Sunday. In 77 minutes played, the left winger registered one assist, had the most chances created in the match with six, made four passes into the final third, and completed five of his nine crosses. The assist is Almeida's first goal contribution of his La Liga campaign. Hopefully, this output can be the start of a good run from the 24 year old, and he will have another chance to improve his numbers this Saturday against Villarreal.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Almeida scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 1-0 win versus Osasuna.

Impact Almeida picked up his first start in three appearances since returning from a five-month absence and scored for a second straight game. He made his mark early in the match with a shot from the right side of the box in the 18th minute of play. Almeida also accounted for his first two chances created since his return, as he set up a couple of shots before halftime.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner off the bench Andre Almeida scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Thursday's 1-0 victory against Granada.

Impact Almeida played his highest number of minutes since October after missing much of this campaign with a back injury. He scored the winner with his only shot of the game and he may see his minutes increase after this strong cameo as he continues to work back to full fitness.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ramping up minutes Almeida (back) could get on the pitch during Saturday's clash with Getafe, according to manager Ruben Baraja.

Impact Almeida was back on the bench for a two-all draw with Madrid last time out but wasn't called upon. It was his first time on the bench since he suffered the back injury on Oct. 1 and he wasn't fully fit for the match. According to Baraja, Almeida is making major strides in recovering his fitness in training and could be back in contention for some minutes Saturday. When fit to start the season Almeida was a consistent piece of the starting XI, starting seven of the first nine matches both in attacking midfield and at striker.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in return Almeida (back) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Almeida is finally back with the team following his long absence, having been out since early October due to a fracture he received in his back. The midfielder should be expected to line up on the bench over their next couple of contests as the club will not want to aggravate the injury, but he will still hope to have a chance to find the starting XI, as before his issues, he has gotten the start in six of the club's eight matches this campaign.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming for return next week Almeida (back) is progressing well and is set for a reevaluation next week ahead of Feb 24 trip tp Granada, according to manager Ruben Baraja. "Almeida is going slowly. The feeling...

Impact Almeida has been out of action since October with a back injury and has finally been given a timeline of about a week to return. He will continue to train and as long as he doesn't experience any setbacks, the midfielder could be an option on Feb 24, sitting him out for the weekend clash against Sevilla.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No return date yet Almeida (back) returned to training earlier this week, but the coaching staff does not have to take any risks with him and is still working him under a specific pre-season workload...

Impact Valencia manager Ruben Baraja doesn't want to take risks with Almeida, and the midfielder is training with a specific strengthening schedule. Once he completes that, he'd be expected to take part in group training, but only if he doesn't have any setbacks. He's not expected to be an option for the first team for a few weeks at the earliest.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Almeida (back) rejoined first-team training Tuesday.

Impact Almeida should probably still be considered a doubt heading into Saturday's matchup with Las Palmas but the fact that he was back on the training pitch is certainly a step in the right direction. The midfielder has been out of action since Oct. 1 versus Betis, a stretch of 15 matches on the shelf. Once cleared to play, Almeida should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI after featuring in six of his eight matches to open the season.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fractures back Almeida suffered a small fracture to his vertebra as his timetable for return is unclear, confirmed manager Ruben Baraja. "He has a small fracture in a vertebra and it affects the...

Impact Almeida is still set to remain on the sidelines after fracturing his back. He had been a started prior to his injury, recording six starts in eight appearances. With Selim Amallah (groin) down on injury, then Sergi Canos will likely get more minutes on the pitch for the time being.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still remains out Almedia (undisclosed) is out for Monday's match against Cadiz.

Impact Almedia is missing another match after going down with an apparent injury before the international break. There has still been no further confirmation on what this issue is with the midfielder, as he was missing from the squad last match with no probable cause. His absence leaves an opening for Selim Amallah once again in the midfield, who will probably move back to the bench once Almedia is healthy.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Missing from squad list Almeida was not included in the squad list to face Mallorca on Saturday.

Impact Almeida's absence went unexplained during the team's press conference, though he did leave Saturday's matchup with Betis in the 68th minute. With the attacking midfielder on the shelf, Selim Amallah could be in line for a spot in the starting XI having served his one-match ban. If Almeida is fit enough to play after the international break, he should be a near-lock to reclaim his place on the pitch.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet game in draw Andre Almeida had two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Almeria.

Impact Almeida produced two shots against Almeria but had little else to show for his performance. He has one assist in six league matches so far this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in season opener Almeida had an assist while creating two chances during Friday's 2-1 win over Sevilla.

Impact Almeida set up Mouctar Diakhaby in the 60th minute assisting Valencia's first goal of the match. Almeida played as a forward alongside Hugo Duro in the match, getting off to a great start to the season as he looks to build on last year's campaign where he had six goal involvements in 34 appearances.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in debut season Almeida scored two goals and recorded four assists on 23 shots and 43 chances created in 34 appearances (29 starts) this past season.

Impact Almeida put together a good first season in La Liga with six goal contributions, tied for the third most on the team. He also established himself as a first choice corner kick taker, as he racked up 63 corners and recorded 127 crosses (36 accurate). With a full summer of training, the 23-year-old could come back next season even better.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE