Ivan Fresneda News: Regular starter on defense

Fresneda has been a regular starter on defense for Sporting CP during their 2025/26 Champions League campaign.

The Spanish full-back has shown the ability to play all over the defensive line, although he's seen most of his starts at right-back -- seven compared to one at center-back and one at left-back. Fresneda is averaging 2.8 clearances, 2,1 tackles, 1.0 interceptions and 1.4 crosses per game in nine Champions League contests to date.