Renato Veiga
23-Year-Old
Villarreal
La Liga
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Veiga established himself as a defensive mainstay for Villarreal in 2025/26, starting 27 of 32 La Liga games and racking up heavy defensive volume, 156 clearances, 30 blocks and 23 interceptions. The versatile Portuguese defender, who can also fill in at left-back, offers almost nothing going forward, so his fantasy value is built purely on those peripheral numbers and any clean sheets Villarreal keep. Portugal's World Cup ended in the round of 32, so he is back early. Under Inigo Perez he looks a nailed-on starter in the middle of the defense given his consistency. For fantasy he is a reliable center back for clearance-and-block formats, offering strong volume even if the clean-sheet ceiling is limited by a Villarreal side that concedes its share. A solid value pick for defensive-stat scoring.
Rejoins training for preseason
Veiga has rejoined Villarreal's training group for preseason following his run with Portugal at the World Cup, the club announced.
ANALYSIS
Veiga started all five of Portugal's matches at the tournament, showing himself to be a solid and reliable defender throughout the run. His performances there carry over into expectations for the new season, where he's expected to slot in as a regular starter in central defense for Villarreal. Veiga is expected to build toward full training as preseason continues.
Veiga started all five of Portugal's matches at the tournament, showing himself to be a solid and reliable defender throughout the run. His performances there carry over into expectations for the new season, where he's expected to slot in as a regular starter in central defense for Villarreal. Veiga is expected to build toward full training as preseason continues.
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Records five clearances in loss
Veiga registered one tackle (one won), five clearances and one interception in Monday's 1-0 loss against Spain. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th minute.
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Two shots from defense
Veiga had two shots (zero on goal) in Thursday's 2-1 win versus Croatia.
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Logs four interceptions
Veiga registered one tackle (zero won), six clearances and four interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Colombia.
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Four clearances in win
Veiga had four clearancesand two interceptions in Tuesday's 5-0 win versus Uzbekistan. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 68th minute.
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Two tackles in draw
Veiga had two tackles (zero won) and three clearances in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus DR Congo.
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Spurs want him
Tottenham Hotspur want to sign Renato Veiga, according to Football Insider.
ANALYSIS
Tottenham Hotspur are weighing up a £30 million move for the Chelsea and Portugal midfielder. Signing him won't be easy, though, as Juventus are also keen on keeping him around after his loan spell expires in the summer.
Tottenham Hotspur are weighing up a £30 million move for the Chelsea and Portugal midfielder. Signing him won't be easy, though, as Juventus are also keen on keeping him around after his loan spell expires in the summer.