Celta Vigo returned to the LaLiga in the 2012-13 season. Since then, the team has had some mid-table finishes and escaped relegation in three seasons. Celta ended the 2015-16 in sixth position. Currently, the team is sitting in sixth place and eyeing for an even better finish. Over the years, Iago Aspas has been their main player. He once again holds the key for a better season. However, this time he is not alone. Some other players are also delivering performances to keep Celta Vigo in European contention.
Former Barcelona player Oscar Mingueza has taken over the headlines from Aspas. The high-flying full-back has been the main threat for the Spanish club. He joined the club ahead of the 2022-23 season. This is Mingueza’s third season with Celta.
Oscar Mingueza is playing as a wing-back. He has shown his versatility and played on both flanks. The 25-year-old has been given the freedom to contribute to the attack. He has grown in confidence and is leading the goal-contributions chart for the Spanish club. Here is a look at Minguez’s early season success.
Versatile full-back
Oscar Mingueza plays as a right-back and as a centre-back. Celta Vigo are playing in a 3-5-2 formation. Mingueza is playing as a right wing-back. On occasions, the manager has used him on the opposite side. It can be observed that the Spanish player often finds himself in good crossing zones. He has managed to penetrate the opposition penalty box and taken five touches inside it. Oscar often drifts towards the centre of the park to get involved in the play.
The 25-year-old has offered plenty of help to the defence. He runs up and down the field to support his teammates. Mingueza has shown a lot of discipline by giving away only two fouls. The 10 interceptions made by the full-back have helped the side break the opposition’s attack.
The wing-backs get a lot of freedom to make runs to the attacking zones. Mingueza has made full use of this freedom. He often carries the ball from the defensive half to the offensive half. On occasions, Oscar has tried to penetrate the opposition penalty box with his runs.
Strengthening the attack
One of the reasons why Oscar Mingueza is getting the limelight is the three assists provided by the wing-back. Mingueza has created six shot-assist chances. Of these six, five have landed on the edge of the six-yard box. This shows that the 25-year-old has a lot of quality with the ball at his feet.
Oscar Mingueza also has a couple of goals to his name. He has converted two of the four shots attempted. One goal came from a long range, while one was scored from a close angle. These attacking contributions have helped Celta Vigo in winning points this season.
Mingueza will aim to continue his good form. His shot-assists can help the attackers grow in confidence. There are plenty of matches remaining and Oscar has a chance to add more to his goal-contributions tally.
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