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Receives medical clearance Akhomach (knee) has received the medical clearance on Friday, the club announced.

Impact Akhomach suffered an ACL injury in 2024 and finally received medical clearance on Friday, meaning he will be able to see some minutes before the start of the 2025/26 La Liga campaign. This is good news for Villarreal, although he will have to compete for the starting role he had prior to his injury since Yeremi Pino and Nicolas Pepe are now solid starters on the wings for the yellow submarine.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in training Akhomach (knee) was in group training Monday, according to his club.

Impact Akhomach was sidelined for much of the 2024/25 season due to a knee injury but seems to be on the mend this offseason after he was viewed training. This is good news, as it sets him up to likley feature in a friendly soon. That said, he should be on the verge of being fit for the new season.

JULY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No longer suspended Akhomach has served his ban and is an option for the club again.

Impact Akhomach is finally through his ban after damaging VAR equipment, leaving the forward available again. This is great news for the forward, as he is also returning from an injury absence, last playing Nov. 9. He did start in seven of his 11 appearances before the injury and will hope to see some minutes to get the feel for the game again as the season wraps up.

MAY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended two more games Akhomach will miss two additional games for contesting and damaging the VAR material in their last contest against Real Sociedad, according to the Real Federation of Spanish Footba...

Impact Akhomach will miss another two games against Espanyol and Osasuna before being back available against Girona on May. 10. His absences will not force any change in the starting lineup since he is returning from a long term injury and is likely going to feature as a bench option for the final stretch of the season.

APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted running Tuesday Akhomach (knee) was spotted running in training on Tuesday for the first time since suffering a serious injury in November, the club posted.

Impact Akhomach was spotted running in training for the first time on Tuesday as he continues recovering from the long-term knee injury he suffered in November that required surgery. He is expected to be fully recovered for the start of the 2025-26 preseason.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss rest of season Akhomach underwent knee surgery Friday and will miss the rest of the 2024/25 season, the club announced.

Impact Akhomach suffered a complete tear of his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, and the winger will miss the rest of the season as a result. He ends the season with just one goal across 11 appearances (seven starts).

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets opener Akhomach scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Deportivo Alaves. He was injured and subbed out in the 46th...

Impact Akhomach netted the opener in the 36th minute with a fantastic shot assisted by Nicolas Pepe. Akhomach completed a dribble and also made a clearance before being replaced by Yeremi Pino at half time due to injury. This was his first goal of the season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

APRIL 28, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Breaks goal drought Akhomach scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Almeria. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 50th minute.

Impact Akhomach opened the scoring for Villarreal Sunday, as his first half goal led the way for the 2-1 victory over Almeria. Akhomach's goal was his third in all competitions this season and his first since Jan. Akhomach has just turned 20 years old and is experiencing his first full season in Spain's top flight. In all competitions, he's made 28 appearances (18 starts), scored three times and provided three assists.

APRIL 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Scores in win Akhomach scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 5-3 victory versus Barcelona.

Impact Akhomach notched his first goal of the season in the 54th minute as he extended the lead for Villareal. Aside from his goal, the midfielder had little impact on the game as he failed to create a chance.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Valencia Akhomach assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat versus Valencia.

Impact Akhomach played a key role in Villarreal's game, assisting Gerard Moreno's consolation goal in the 73rd minute. Operating consistently on the right flank, he showcased his attacking prowess with an impressive seven completed dribbles. Additionally, he contributed defensively with two tackles. Notably, this performance marked his first goal involvement in La Liga in nearly three months.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists first goal this season Akhomach assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Las Palmas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 96th minute.

Impact Akhomach got his first assist of the season in his fifth appearance, all of which have been from the bench. The forward didn't have to do much beyond playing a simple ball into Gerard Moreno that he thundered home but will be glad to get off the mark for his new club nonetheless.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Villarreal Akhomach has signed a four-year contract with Villarreal after transferring from Barcelona Atletic, the club announced Monday.

Impact Akhomach scored four goals in 38 Spanish third tier appearances over the last two seasons with Barcelona's reserve team, but he never debuted for the senior side. The 19-year-old right winger is now moving to Villarreal, where he could integrate into playing some first team minutes in La Liga.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE