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Three roles and a goal: USMNT’s ‘super player’ Alex Freeman is breaking out for Villarreal

While most of La Liga’s oxygen was consumed by the first El Clásico since Jose Mourinho returned to Real Madrid, another rivalry clash put Alex Freeman in spotlight position. Or quite a few positions, as it turned out. Continue reading…

By Jeff Rueter · The Guardian

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Alex Freeman scored his first La Liga goal while playing three positions in Villarreal's comeback win over Valencia.
Freeman started at left-back before transitioning to right-back and right midfield during the match.
Villarreal manager Iñigo Pérez praised Freeman as a versatile 'super player' following his man-of-the-match performance.

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United States international Alex Freeman scored his first La Liga goal and played across three different positions during Villarreal's comeback victory against rivals Valencia. The 22-year-old Orlando City product started at left-back before shifting to right-back and eventually right midfield, earning man-of-the-match honors after Villarreal secured a late win.

Villarreal manager Iñigo Pérez praised Freeman as a versatile "super player" capable of fulfilling multiple roles with astonishing composure. The performance follows Freeman's initial $4 million move from Orlando in January, earning further praise from USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino regarding his world-class potential.

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Three roles and a goal: USMNT’s ‘super player’ Alex Freeman is breaking out for Villarreal

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