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Season high in clearances Esteve recorded 14 clearances and five interceptions in Wednesday's 1-0 loss versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Esteve delivered an impressive defensive performance with 14 clearances and five interceptions, both season highs, despite the loss. He has started every game this season and maintained strong defensive numbers despite the team's struggles, recording 14 tackles, 23 interceptions and 101 clearances, although managing only two clean sheets in 14 matches.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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Two own goals in loss Esteve recorded two own goals and one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 5-1 loss versus Manchester City.

Impact Esteve had a rough outing to say the least, with the defender slotting home two own goals in the loss Sunday. Luckily for the defender, the match appeared to be out of reach anyway, still allowing three more goals. He would also add four tackles (one won) and seven clearances in the defense.

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Liverpool concedes late goal as its 100% start to the Premier League ends with loss at Palace

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SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Inks contract extention Esteve has signed a new five-year deal with Burnley, the club announced.

Impact Esteve arrived in Burnley in January 2024 initially on loan and has now committed his future to the Clarets, signing a new deal in less than a year. Esteve has been a key player for the club over the last 18 months, featuring in 46 games last season, securing 30 clean sheets, and becoming an undisputed starter in the backline. Esteve helped the club reach promotion to the Premier League last season and will remain a key player heading into 2025/26.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Loan spell earns permanent move Esteve made 55 clearances, 27 interceptions and picked up six yellow cards in 16 appearances (15 starts) this past season.

Impact Esteve was loaned to Burnley from Montpellier in late January, a loan that was made permanent on May 21. While he did not record any goal contributions or keep a clean sheet, he was a mainstay in central defense, recording 27 tackles, 27 interceptions, 55 clearances and 10 blocked shots. He will likely be an important part of Burnley's defense in the Championship next season.

JUNE 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Esteve (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Tottenham.

Impact Esteve returns from an illness which forced him off at halftime last week against Newcastle. The defender starts his 14th consecutive match in the heart of Burnley's back line.

MAY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fit to face Tottenham Esteve (undisclosed) is fit yet again and is set to be an option against Tottenham on Saturday, according to manager Vincent Kompany, per Matt Scrafton of the Burnley Express. "He'...

Impact Esteve appears to have been dealing with an illness after his early exit in the club's last match but is now set to take the field against Tottenham, as he is fit again. The club will be happy to hear this, as they won't lose a regular starter, with him having only missed one start since November. That being said, he will likely make his way back into the starting XI immediately.

MAY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Off in first half Esteve was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Newcastle with an injury.

Impact Esteve left the match in first half stoppage time being replaced by Hjalmar Ekdal. The full extent of the defender's injury should be available in the buildup to next week's match against Tottenham.

MAY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid day in defense Esteve registered three tackles (zero won), six clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Brighton.

Impact Esteve saw possibly his best game in the defense since joining the club on loan in January, as he went on to notch one interception, three tackles and six clearances in the draw. He has yet to miss a start since his first contest with the club, registering 15 interceptions, 17 tackles and 39 clearances in his 10 appearances with the team.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Burnley Esteve completed a loan move to Burnley from Montpellier for the remainder of the season, the club announced.

Impact Esteve has been impressive with Montpellier during his first three seasons in the first team, and now gets his chance in the Premier League. The defender has one goal and one assist in 12 starts in 2023/24 and if he can impress with Burnley, he could secure a permanent move in the future.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE