Santi Cazorla - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Active in set-piece duty Cazorla recorded five crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Mallorca. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 38th minute.

Impact Cazorla was one of the leaders of this Oviedo side, but he wasn't very useful from a fantasy perspective since he was limited to just one assist in 28 appearances (six starts). He delivered marginal value as a playmaker, though, tallying 27 chances created, 72 crosses (17 accurate) and 46 corners.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

12 crosses in 1-0 defeat Cazorla recorded 12 crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Cazorla was unable to prevent defeat for Oviedo as they lost 1-0 to Alaves. He attempted 12 crosses, including five from corners. This was only his fifth start of the season and his first since December. His only assist came in February against Real Sociedad. This was the most crosses that he has attempted in a game this season.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed in on Sunday Cazorla registered three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Betis.

Impact Cazorla replaced Nicolas Fonseca in the 55th minute and created a chance. Cazorla also made a tackle and an interception. He has been used as a substitute for 20 of his 24 appearances this campaign.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Saturday Cazorla assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Real Sociedad.

Impact Cazorla provided one assist Saturday on his only chance created during the chaotic draw with Sociedad. It was a tough match throughout for Oviedo, but Cazorla and co, made the most of their chances and put together a nice showing to earn the point. Cazorla will be hard to trust moving forward with such limited volume.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Back from suspension Cazorla is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Cazorla has served his suspension due to the red card he received against Mallorca and is set to return in the next contest. The playmaker has started the last three games for Oviedo and will therefore likely claim back a similar role against Celta Vigo on Saturday, although it will also depend on the new arriving coach.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oviedo moves off the bottom of La Liga after home draw against Mallorca

Real Oviedo has moved off the bottom of La Liga after drawing at home with Mallorca 0-0

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Sees red Friday Cazorla was shown a red card and sent off during Friday's clash with Mallorca.

Impact Cazorla was originally shown a yellow card before a VAR review determined he had committed a red-card worthy foul. The midfielder will now be suspended for a Sunday trip to Sevilla and could be suspended further. Alberto Reina could be in line for the start with Cazorla suspended.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Rayo Vallecano Cazorla (knee) is in the initial XI to face Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.

Impact Cazorla is getting the call right away after missing a month, drawing just his second start of the season since he has generally been deployed off the bench. He has posted three key passes, 15 crosses (three accurate) and 12 corners in seven appearances.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Option to play Sunday Cazorla (knee) is back available for Sunday's clash against Rayo Vallecano, the club announced.

Impact Cazorla has cleared the knee injury that sidelined him in the last four games and is back available for Sunday's clash against Rayo Vallecano after training in full this week. Cazorla is holding only a super sub role this season for Oviedo and should remain in that role moving forward.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in team training Cazorla (knee) was spotted back in full team training on Friday, the club posted.

Impact Cazorla missed the last four games due to a knee injury but he fully recovered and was spotted back in team training on Friday. This is good news for the veteran and his heart club since he will bring a good option in the midfield, although he should keep holding a super sub role moving forward for Oviedo.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knee injury Cazorla is out for Friday's game against Oviedo due to a knee injury, according to Nacho Azparren of Diario AS.

Impact Cazorla will miss this clash due to a knee problem, though the severity of the issue is uncertain. The veteran playmaker has been training on the side over the last two weeks, and the coaching staff has decided to keep him sidelined for this match to avoid a potential aggravation of the injury. His next chance to play will come against Girona on Oct. 25.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in six crosses as sub Cazorla generated six crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Levante.

Impact Cazorla subbed on in the second half and logged the second-most crosses for Oviedo matching his season-high. The midfielder took four of their nine corner kicks. He has only one start in seven overall appearances.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona rallies to defeat Oviedo 3-1 in Spanish league after blunder by goalkeeper Joan García

Barcelona overcame a blunder by goalkeeper Joan García to come from behind and win 3-1 at promoted Oviedo in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Extends with Oviedo Cazorla has extended his contract with Oviedo until 2026, according to his club.

Impact Cazorla is going to remain with Oviedo after helping the club earn promotion to La Liga, extending his deal until 2026. He was a veteran leader for the club last season and will likely see a simialr role again this season, needing to prioduce a great season if the club wants to remain in the top tier of Spanish football.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Real Oviedo confident on Santi Cazorla contract renewal, playmaker set for La Liga return at 40 Last season, Cazorla helped his hometown club return to the top flight of Spanish football for the first time since 2001.

JULY 9, 2025 • NYTIMES.COM

Ex-Spain and Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla, 40, leads Oviedo back to the top flight in Spain

Oviedo made it back to the first division of the Spanish league more than two decades later led by veteran Santi Cazorla

JUNE 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Santi Cazorla admits Mikel Arteta has left door open to him at Arsenal as he eyes fairytale ending with Real Oviedo Santi Cazorla is aiming to finish his career by winning promotion to LaLiga with his beloved Real Oviedo through the play-offs; Spaniard has...

JUNE 8, 2024 • SKY.COM

Xavi Hernández to return to Barcelona as its new coach

Barcelona has announced that former midfielder Xavi Hernández will become its next coach

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

'The best place to host the World Cup' - Santi Cazorla hails Qatar's stadiums, weather and fans ' Goal.com The former Arsenal midfielder, currently playing for Qatari champions Al Sadd, also hailed Mohamed Salah as one of the Ballon d'Or favourite...

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Re-analysing 'puppet master' Cazorla and how he set record for chances created on Premier League debut Santi Cazorla created seven chances - the most by a player on their Premier League debut - against Sunderland in 2012. Here's how...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Iwobi picks Cazorla as his best player ever, displeased with how Ozil left Arsenal Everton forward Alex Iwobi has picked former Arsenal star Santi Cazorla as the best player he has seen, describing him as a "magician with t...

APRIL 17, 2021 • GOAL.COM

‘Xavi will be Barcelona boss one day’ – Cazorla expects Camp Nou return when the time is right Santi Cazorla believes Xavi will “be Barcelona coach one day”, with a Camp Nou icon being backed to return to Camp Nou when the time is righ...

NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • GOAL.COM

Cazorla coaching at Arsenal? Arteta says ‘we will see’ Mikel Arteta says he couldn't think higher of Santi Cazorla, amid talk of an Arsenal coaching dream team

JULY 20, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Qatari club Al-Saad signs Spanish playmaker Santi Cazorla

Qatari club Al-Saad says it has signed former Arsenal playmaker Santi Cazorla

JULY 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Villarreal pair Santi Cazorla and Bruno Soriano get ready to say goodbye The Yellow Submarine have officially announced that both club legends will depart at the end of this season.

JULY 18, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Oviedo moves off the bottom of La Liga after home draw against Mallorca

Barcelona rallies to defeat Oviedo 3-1 in Spanish league after blunder by goalkeeper Joan García

Ex-Spain and Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla, 40, leads Oviedo back to the top flight in Spain

Xavi Hernández to return to Barcelona as its new coach

Qatari club Al-Saad signs Spanish playmaker Santi Cazorla