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📅 Jan 14, 2026 • Live Profile
Alejo Véliz
Alejo Véliz
Target Man / Striker • #9
🔵🟡 Rosario Central (Loan)
🇦🇷 Argentina
79 FGA /100
12 Goals (2025 LPF Season)
⭐ FAN FAVORITE RETURN
Full NameAlejo Véliz
Nationality🇦🇷 Argentina
Birth DateSep 19, 2003 (22)
Parent ClubTottenham Hotspur
Current ClubRosario Central (Loan)
Loan JoinedJuly 10, 2025
Contract UntilJune 2026
Height1.86m (6' 1")
PositionStriker (ST)
FootRight
Market Value€13.5M
RoleThe Heir

2025/26 Season Context

CompetitionLiga Profesional
StatusFirst Team Regular
Goals (Total)12 (Return Season)
Aerials Won/907.2 (Elite)
Key AttributeHeading (95/100)

Form (Last 5 - Dec '25)

L
D
W
W
W

🌍 Empire FGA Player Analysis — January 2026

"El Heredero" is back in form. Alejo Véliz returned to **Rosario Central** on loan in July 2025 and has quickly re-established himself as one of the premier strikers in the Liga Profesional. His time in Europe (Sevilla, Espanyol) was inconsistent, but back in the Gigante de Arroyito, he is a physical mismatch for defenders. The profile below reflects his **current 2025 performance data**, including the specific run of games in late 2025 where he led the line during Central's push in the Liga Profesional.

Empire Verdict: A tactical reset that is paying off. He is currently playing with the aggression and confidence of his 2023 breakout. Empire FGA Rating: 79/100 — League Dominator.
12
Goals (2025/26)
95
Heading Rating
7.2
Aerials Won/90
13.5m
Est. Value (€)
🚨 Performance Context — Jan 2026
Tottenham is monitoring his progress closely. With 12 goals in the LPF (July-Dec 2025), he has rehabilitated his market value significantly.

⚡ Last 5 Matches (Liga Profesional - Late 2025)

Verified fixture results from late 2025 as identified in league records.

Rosario Central Estudiantes LP
0 - 1
Isolated
Nov 23, 2025
Liga Prof.
Rosario Central San Lorenzo
0 - 0
8 Aerials Won
Nov 8, 2025
Liga Prof.
Instituto Rosario Central
1 - 3
⚽ 1 Goal 🅰️ 1 Assist
Nov 1, 2025
Liga Prof.
Rosario Central Platense
1 - 0
⚽ Winner
Oct 19, 2025
Liga Prof.
Vélez Sarsfield Rosario Central
1 - 2
⚽ 1 Goal
Oct 12, 2025
Liga Prof.

📊 Core FGA Intelligence Metrics

All metrics scaled to /100 based on recent 2025 performance.

Tier 1: Automated Metrics (60% Weight)

HEA (Heading)95
FIN (Finishing)82
STR (Strength)86
AER (Aerial Reach)94
PAC (Pace)72
TEC (Technique)70
PAS (Passing)62

Tier 2: Semi-Automated Metrics (30% Weight)

POI (Position Intel)85
AGG (Aggression)90
CPX (Composure)76
HOL (Hold Up Play)84

🧠 60-Philosophy Framework Alignment

Bielsa (Verticality) 94/100 South American (Garra) 96/100 Simeone (Fight) 92/100 English School (Aerial) 88/100 Dyche (Long Ball) 88/100 Russo (Central Style) 95/100 Italian School (Box) 84/100 Bilardo (Pragmatism) 85/100

📈 Career Statistics Overview

Club Season(s) Apps Goals Assists FGA Rating
Rosario Central 2021-2023 62 19 2 72/100
Spurs/Sevilla/Espanyol 2023-2025 38 6 1 73/100
Central (Loan Return) 2025-2026 18 12 2 79/100
CAREER TOTAL 2021-Present 118+ 37+ 5+ 79/100 (Current)

📌 Final Scout Assessment — January 2026

Strengths

Aerial Duels95/100 (Elite)
Physicality88/100
Box Presence86/100
Mental Resilience94/100

Development Areas

Technical Link62/100 (Weak)
Agility65/100 (Heavy)
Passing62/100
🏆 EMPIRE FGA FINAL RATING: 79/100

Classification: Top-Tier LPF Striker
Role: Target Man
Value Assessment: Market Value €13.5M. A dominant force in South American football.