Villarreal CF has revealed its six captains for the 2026-27 season, with Gerard Moreno leading the group. The announcement came on Thursday after the traditional offering to San Pascual and the Virgen de Gracia, a ceremony that preceded the official confirmation of the players authorized to wear the armband.
Who are Villarreal CF’s six captains?
The captaincy falls to Gerard Moreno, Juan Foyth, Santi Comesaña, Ayoze Pérez, Sergi Cardona, and Logan Costa. The primary criterion was seniority at the club, a common practice for the Yellow Submarine. Moreno, with nine seasons at Villarreal CF, heads the list, followed by Foyth, who is entering his sixth year. Comesaña and Ayoze Pérez, with four and three seasons respectively, form the core of experience, while Cardona and Costa, in their third campaigns, round out the group.
Why does this decision matter for the team?
The selection of captains reflects Villarreal CF’s commitment to continuity and internal leadership. With the team finishing the 2025 season in 3rd place in La Liga (61 points, 19 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses from 31 games), the experience of these players will be vital to maintaining performance. Although the team scored 56 goals and conceded 36 (+20 goal difference), the 18-point gap behind leaders Barcelona shows there’s still room for improvement.
What role will the captains play in the new season?
The six chosen players will rotate the armband based on availability and match context. Currently, players like Ayoze Pérez and Gerard Moreno are sidelined due to injury, which could give Foyth or Comesaña more prominence in the early stages of the campaign. The season presents clear challenges: consolidating third place and closing the gap on the top two.
