Jose Gaya
31-Year-Old
Valencia
La Liga
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Gaya remains Valencia's captain and first-choice left back, starting 31 of 32 La Liga games in 2025/26 and posting the reliable two-way numbers that have defined his career. The attacking return is light at one goal and two assists, but he supplies 88 crosses and pitches in heavily at the back with 69 tackles, 86 clearances and 23 interceptions. That defensive volume is where his fantasy value sits, and the occasional assist off his deliveries adds a small bonus. Manager Carlos Corberan builds the left side around him, so the minutes are as secure as they come at the position. Five clean sheets reflects a leaky team, which caps his ceiling, but the steady stat-stuffing makes him a dependable, mid-priced full back in formats that reward tackles, interceptions and clearances.
Training fully in preseason camp
Gaya is training normally with the squad at Valencia's preseason camp in Girona, the club posted.
ANALYSIS
Gaya was substituted in the 63rd minute of Valencia's draw with Rayo Vallecano in May after suffering a right quadriceps injury that ruled him out for the season's final two matches against Real Sociedad and Barcelona. The captain has since recovered and is now training fully with the squad at Valencia's preseason camp in Girona, with no signs of any lingering limitation. He is working in the same group as new arrivals Justin De Haas, Aliou Dieng, and Ryunosuke Sato as Carlos Corberan puts his squad through its opening sessions ahead of the new LALIGA campaign.
Gaya was substituted in the 63rd minute of Valencia's draw with Rayo Vallecano in May after suffering a right quadriceps injury that ruled him out for the season's final two matches against Real Sociedad and Barcelona. The captain has since recovered and is now training fully with the squad at Valencia's preseason camp in Girona, with no signs of any lingering limitation. He is working in the same group as new arrivals Justin De Haas, Aliou Dieng, and Ryunosuke Sato as Carlos Corberan puts his squad through its opening sessions ahead of the new LALIGA campaign.
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Muscular injury confirmed
Gaya has been diagnosed with a right quadriceps muscle injury after undergoing medical tests Saturday, according to the team.
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Not available Sunday
Gaya (undisclosed) will not be available for Sunday's clash against Real Sociedad after undergoing tests, according to coach Carlos Corberan, per TribunaVCF. "Saravia and Gaya will not be available. Today they have tests."
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Leaves Rayo match with injury
Gaya was forced off after feeling discomfort during the second half of Thursday's 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano.
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Sets up goal in win
Gaya assisted once to go with seven crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Girona.
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Option moving forward
Gaya (undisclosed) has returned to full training this week and is in contention to start Tuesday's clash against Mallorca, the club posted.
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Barcelona keen to make move
Gaya has been linked with a move to Barcelona, according to SPORT.
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New Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman has identified several spots to fill during the transfer market, and he wants to sign Gaya for the left-back spot. Jordi Alba remains one of the best full-backs in the world, but he doesn't have competition for the starting role and Gaya would be a good addition for that spot.
New Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman has identified several spots to fill during the transfer market, and he wants to sign Gaya for the left-back spot. Jordi Alba remains one of the best full-backs in the world, but he doesn't have competition for the starting role and Gaya would be a good addition for that spot.