Gerard Moreno Balagueró

Gerard Moreno rises to attack space, dropping into the No. 10 channel to orchestrate Villarreal's moves. He rose from Villarreal’s academy to regular first-team duties, then became the club’s all-time top scorer. Moreno keeps pressure high, checks short. As a False 9 he links play with one-touch layoffs and through balls. In 2021 he led Villarreal to the Europa League title. Moreno earned 18 Spain caps and played at Euro 2020. His tempo, press-resistance, and progressive passing drive attacks. Gerard Moreno finishes moves and attacks the back post for goals.