Luis Rioja

32-Year-Old Forward/MidfielderF/M
Valencia
La Liga
OUT
Injury Illness
Est. Return 12/19/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Rioja made the switch to Valencia last season and immediately took over the starting job on the right wing. He played in 36 matches (33 starts) and nearly topped 3,000 minutes, as his durability remains a key quality. He was just as productive as he had been with Alaves, scoring five times and adding three assists from 30 shots and 35 chances created. With a split of set pieces, he has a decent floor every match, though he's never been a high-volume goalscorer. He's a known commodity at this point and his numbers shouldn't stray much in the 2025/26 campaign.
Won't play Saturday
F/MValencia
OUT
December 12, 2025
Rioja (illness) won't be available for Saturday's game against Atletico Madrid, David Torres of El Desmarque reports.
ANALYSIS
Rioja has been battling the flu and won't be an option to feature this weekend. Lucas Beltran and Dani Raba are options to take his place in the lineup. Rioja will aim to recover and rebuild his fitness for the match against Mallorca on Dec. 19, which will be the final match of the year for the club.
Read More News
Soccer Season Stats
Season Stats
Per 90
Per Game
Soccer Season Stats
Loading Per Game Stats...
Soccer Per 90 Stats
Loading Per 90 Stats...
Soccer Per Game Stats
Loading Per Game Stats...
2025 Soccer Game Log
Current Season
Previous Season
2025 Soccer Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo
PrizePicks
FPL
Loading Game Log...
2024 Soccer Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Scoring
FanDuel
DraftKings
Yahoo
PrizePicks
Loading Game Log...
Set Pieces / Depth Chart
ValenciaValencia 2025 Set Piece Crosses and Shots
# of Team Set Piece Crosses and Shots

28
10
18
0
22
4
18
0
20
3
17
0
9
3
6
0
6
1
5
0
4
0
3
1
3
1
2
0
1
0
1
0
Loading Weekly Set Pieces...
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Luis Rioja See More
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Luis Rioja See More
More Fantasy News
Battling illness
F/MValencia
OUT
December 12, 2025
Rioja is dealing with an illness and is a heavy doubt to play Saturday against Atletico Madrid, manager Carlos Corberan told media during Friday's press conference.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Unimpressive performance in draw
F/MValencia
OUT
December 7, 2025
Rioja registered six crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Sends in six crosses in draw
F/MValencia
OUT
December 3, 2025
Rioja recorded two shots (zero on goal) and six crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Signs new contract
F/MValencia
OUT
November 27, 2025
Rioja has signed a new contract with Valencia until the end of the 2026/27 season, the club announced Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Scores equalizer as sub
F/MValencia
OUT
November 12, 2025
Rioja scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Betis.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.