Category: Players

There is a famous picture of a bruised and bloodied Salvador Gonzalez Marco that seems like he is emerging from a war zone rather than a football pitch. Flanked by two medical personnel, his white jersey is covered in streaks of blood dripping from his battered face. The defender had broken his nose while attempting […]

We couldn’t just stop at three. With so many players to choose from in the Che’s extensive history, here’s another trio of players who deserve to be called “legends”. 1. Faas Wilkes The only non-Spaniard on this list, Wilkes was the first international player to set foot on Mestalla in 1953. His status, however, came […]

With a century-long history, it’s no surprise that Valencia CF has had its share of legendary players. Here are three such players whose names have echoed across the Mestalla. 1. David Villa Any self-respecting football fan out there will know his name. Not only has he had an illustrious career in several prestigious clubs, he […]

We’re all familiar with Valencia players on the pitch, but what are they like off it? Batzine sat down with Jose Gaya and asked him to dish the dirt on his fellow teammates.   Who has the best taste in music? Rodrigo Moreno. He usually plays the music in the dressing room and on the bus. […]

Eliaquim Mangala is built like a tank, bouncing opponents out of the way like they’re made of air. But even he could not escape the Covid-19 pandemic when he became one of the first players in Spain to be afflicted with the virus. Valencia’s towering No.4 answered 5 questions with Batzine before he was tested […]

Before the Covid-19 pandemic swept across Spain and hit Valencia left-back Jose Luis Gaya, he sat down with Batzine to tackle 5 quick questions. The secret of his success: Never be complacent. Good advice in these extraordinary times. We wish him a speedy recovery. What’s the best advice you’ve received? Be humble – my parents […]