Impact Loum scored two goals and kept four clean sheets in 32 La Liga appearances (26 starts) in defensive midfield while on-loan for Alaves this season. The 25-year-old is set to return to Porto in the summer.
JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes shot in loss Loum took a shot on target and made three clearances in last weekend's 1-0 defeat against Cadiz. He also made an interception in the match.
Suspended against Sevilla Loum will miss Friday's clash against Sevilla with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Impact Loum picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in last weekend's draw against Getafe, meaning he will be suspended for Friday's game. Toni Moya or Pere Pons could replace him in midfield for the match.
MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in win Loum scored one goal from four shots (two on goal) and created one chance during Sunday's 2-1 win over Valencia.
Impact Loum returned from AFCON where he won the tournament with Senegal and immediately made an impact by scoring the first goal of the match. As playing in a weaker side makes it harder to consistently rack up defensive stats, his ability to continue impacting the attack could boost his value to match his skills. Up next is a trip to league-leading Real Madrid.
FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Valencia Loum made the XI to face Valencia Sunday.
Impact Loum will make an immediate return to the starting XI after heading back to Spain following the AFCON win with Senegal. He has scored once and tallied 16 shots, 32 tackles and 46 clearances in 20 appearances (16 starts) so far.
FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Called up for AFCON Loum has been called up by Senegal to compete in the African Cup of Nations and will miss at least three games for his club.
Impact Loum has featured in every La Liga game this season for Alaves, with 15 starts in midfield, but he will miss about a month or so while with the Senegal National Team. Pere Pons (knee) could return to the lineup in his place if fit enough, or Tomas Pina could fill in as well.
JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in win Loum scored one goal on his only shot and made two interceptions during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Elche.
Impact Loum led his club to a second straight win by scoring the clinching goal early into the second half. He's also done well with 16 clearances and two clean sheets in his last two games, which can make him a viable target as a defensive midfielder on days like today when he's active in the attack as well. Up next is a trip to Barcelona, which have conceded the fifth-most tackles to defensive-minded midfielders in La Liga.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Makes seven clearances in win Loum had two-off target shots, made three tackles (two won), seven clearances and one block, drew two fouls and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 win over Atletico Madr...
Impact Loum missed a clear chance to double his side's lead during the second half, but more than made up for that on defense, providing crucial support to the centre backs with season highs in both tackles and clearances. The midfielder will need to be at his best once again during Friday's visit to Athletic Bilbao.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starts in loss Loum conceded a yellow card in 62 minutes of the 3-0 loss to Valencia on Aug 27.
Impact Loum has appeared in all three games this season and seems to be getting a bigger role by the week. As a defensive-midfielder, his value isn't extraordinarily high just yet, but there's always the chance things could change as he becomes a regular starter.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joins Alaves on loan Loum signed with Deportivo Alaves on loan from Porto for the 2021/22 season.
Impact Loum has mostly ridden the bench in the last three seasons, so this move could give him a chance to prove what he could do. As a defensive midfielder, his value may not be great unless he can avoid picking up too many yellow cards and is able to start every game.
JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
