Hugo Novoa - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Bags late consolation goal Novoa scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Celta Vigo.

Impact Novoa was finally on the field for Alaves this season, getting 28 minutes from the bench in his season debut. He would use the time well and bag Alaves' only goal of the match, finding the back of the net in the 87th minute. He will now hope this promotes him to more time, as he was not injured and instead unused to begin the season, having spent the past season on loan with Mirandes.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Alaves after loan spell Novoa has returned to Alaves following his loan spell with Mirandes.

Impact Of the three Alaves players out on loan at Mirandes, Novoa was the standout during his time at the club. The winger made 30 appearances in LaLiga Hypermotion, starting 23 of them and racking up 1917 minutes on the pitch, while also providing three assists. Under contract with Deportivo Alaves until 2029, he will return to Vitoria this summer after a season of consistent game time. His aim now will be to impress the coaching staff during preseason and earn a place in the first team squad, though a fresh loan move has not been ruled out if it means continuing to gain minutes.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Novoa (not injury related) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Atletico.

Impact Novoa is not part of the squad Saturday against Atletico as his situation is still being influenced by transfer talks. Though he's fully recovered from injury, his absence was not fitness-related but rather due to the possibility of a move away from Alaves. Regardless of the outcome, he's not expected to be a key figure if he stays.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain for Saturday Novoa (undisclosed) recovered from his injury, but his availability for Saturday's game against Atletico Madrid is uncertain due to a potential transfer away from the club, manager...

Impact Novoa's situation is no longer fitness-related, as he has an option to leave Alaves in the coming days. Even if he stays with the club, he's not expected to be a regular, so his fantasy upside will be limited.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Missing out Saturday Novoa (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's match against Levante.

Impact Novoa is not with the team Saturday and appears to be taking a cautious route, with the midfielder left on the sidelines after entering the match questionable. He will look to now train during the week and return to face Betis on Aug. 22, seeming feasible after he almost played Saturday.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Levante Novoa is questionable for Saturday's match against Levante due to an apparent injury, according to manager Eduardo Coudet. "I don't rule out Hugo, but today I don't know if he'll...

Impact Novoa looks to have suffered an injury in the buildup to their season opener, with the midfielder now questionable to face Levante. This will likely force him into some testing ahead of the match, needing to pass to be an option. Even if he is fit, a bench spot is likely, only started in two of his five appearances last campaign.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Named to squad list Novoa (groin) was named to the squad list and is questionable for Friday's match against Las Palmas.

Impact Novoa looks to be close to returning from his groin injury, as he is a possibility after making the squad list. This comes after missing their last few matches, with his last appearance Feb. 2. He will likely see a bench spot if fit, starting in only two of his five matches this season while going unused quite consistently.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for the time being Novoa will be out for the time being after suffering a setback from a pubic injury that has plagued him since the start of the season, coach Eduardo Coudet confirmed in a press con...

Impact Novoa has played only 234 minutes this season due to ongoing pubic problems. He recently experienced a setback after returning to play 14 minutes earlier this month. It is unclear how much time he will need to fully recover.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set for Sunday Novoa (abdomen) is an option for Sunday's match against Osasuna, according to manager Eduardo Coudet. "Hugo is just starting, he is also going to enter the call, but he is just sta...

Impact Novoa looks to be set for a return, although it will be limited, likely to only see a bench role if an option. Either way, this is positive news, as the midfielder only held a rotational role before his injury and was likely to maintain that position once fully fit.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seen running Novoa (abdomen) was seen running on the grass Friday.

Impact Novoa was seen on the training grounds for the first time since September, working his was back from an abdomen injury. He is not too far along from training with the team, aiming for a come back either Nov 30 against Leganes or Dec 8 versus Osasuna.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for "a while" Novoa (abdomen) is set to miss a solid portion of time due to his injuries, according to manager Luis Garcia Plaza. "Don't ask me about him, I already told you that he was going to...

Impact Novoa appears to be set for at least a couple more weeks on the sidelines, with the midfielder still a decent bit away from a return after also missing four games with his abdomen issues. The club said his return would depend on his evolution, keeping him out until at least after the November international break. Luckily for the club, he has only started in two of his six appearances, so this isn't a major loss.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Novoa (abdomen) will not be an option for Friday's match against Valladolid, confirmed manager Luis Garcia.

Impact Novoa continues to deal with different injuries, this time is an abdomen injury that will see him miss another match. His last appearance on the pitch was on Sep 24, making two starts in four games played, totaling seven crosses (two accurate), eight tackles and five clearances.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Sunday Novoa (undisclosed) was called up for Sunday's clash with Barcelona.

Impact Novoa was selected for Sunday's clash, as he returns from a knock. The midfielder has largely gone unused during his first two months with Alaves, but seems to be recovered from his knock as he looks for a spot in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Novoa is returning to the injury list and is out for Saturday's match against Getafe, according to his club.

Impact Novoa has been sidelined for the second time this season, having gone down with an undisclosed injury. This will force a change, as he did start in their last match, likely forcing Carlos Vicente back into the starting XI. He currently has no timetable in place, with his return depending on his evolution.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unused off bench Novoa (heel) went unused off the bench in Friday's 2-1 win against Sevilla.

Impact Novoa has returned to the team sheet after missing the club's last match due to a heel problem. It wasn't surprising to see him go unused, as he had already met that fate once before his injury, only starting in one of the five matches he has been available for. That said, he will likely continue in more of a rotational role despite now being fit.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On team sheet Novoa (heel) is on the team sheet for Friday's match against Sevilla.

Impact Novoa is set to return to the pitch after missing last match with a heel injury. He had started once in three appearance, recording a shot with three crosses (one accurate) and three clearances to open up the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with heel pain Novoa (heel) is not on the team sheet for Saturday's trip to Espanyol.

Impact Novoa will sit out Saturday after suffering a minor heel injury. He had only started once in the three matches played, recording three crosses (one accurate) and three clearances, having also been an unused sub during the first four La Liga games for Valencia.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Friday Novoa (shoulder) is available off the bench for Friday's game against Celta Vigo.

Impact As expected, Novoa will be an option off the bench after leaving a shoulder injury behind. That said, he's not expected to be a regular even when fully healthy, so his return to action shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Alaves Novoa (shoulder) is on the team sheet and will be an option for Friday's trip to Celta. According to manager Luis Garcia, "He has been called up, but he's just in time. If we have...

Impact Novoa missed most of preseason with a shoulder injury, therefore is only expected to get limited minutes if called upon for Alaves. He also transferred from Leipzig during the summer transfer window, where he will start off low on the depth chart after limited playing time last season.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers shoulder injury Novoa suffered a shoulder injury and will miss part of pre-season, Alaves announced.

Impact Novoa made his debut for the club during a friendly and almost immediately suffered a shoulder injury. The midfielder is now a doubt for the remainder of pre-season. Novoa will be hoping it doesn't require a surgery, as that could turn in to an extended absence.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Alaves Novoa has completed a transfer to Alaves from Leipzig, according to his former club.

Impact Novoa will not remain with Leipzig any longer, as after three consecutive seasons on loan, he has finally left to return home to Spain and join Alaves. While with Leipzig, he appeared 23 times, notching two goals. That said, he held a minimal role and should have more of a presence with his new club.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent on loan to Spain Novoa has been sent on loan to Villarreal from RB Leipzig, his parent club announced Tuesday.

Impact Novoa will be heading out on loan once again, having been sent to Villarreal following his loan spell with FC Utrecht in the first half of the season. He will now remain in Spain for the remainder of the season and will return to Germany following the conclusion of the campaign unless his buy option is met by Villarreal. He will hope to develop while with Villarreal, as he should earn some time on the pitch in one of the highest tiers of professional football.

JANUARY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Leipzig Novoa is cutting short his loan stay with Basel and returning to Leipzig, the club announced Wednesday. He's expected to go out on-loan again this summer.

Impact Novoa tallied one goal and two assists in 12 Swiss Super League appearances while on-loan with Basel for six months in the Spring, and the 20-year-old is expected to move somewhere else on another loan for next season.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falling out of first team Novoa has made seven appearances (two starts), scoring once during the first half of the Bundesliga.

Impact Novoa seemingly had broken into the starting XI during the opening two matches after an impressive pre-season. When new boss Marco Rose took over Novoa largely fell out of the starting XI, and failed to make a start since. Novoa has limited upside when in the starting XI, but has already established more minutes than any previous season with Leipzig.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late equalizer at Augsburg Novoa scored one goal from his only shot and created one chance in 17 minutes during Saturday's 3-3 draw at Augsburg.

Impact Novoa subbed on in the 73rd minute and scored the equalizer in the 90th after they trailed 3-0 in the second half. That was his first goal in the season. The midfielder started twice earlier in the season for his side, but since then has only five appearances off bench.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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