Dani Vivian
26-Year-Old
Athletic
La Liga
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Vivian delivered a full and commanding 2024/25 season, anchoring the back line with strength and composure. He showed consistent aerial dominance, excellent timing in challenges and rarely made mistakes in positioning. He also increased his impact in the final third with a career-high four goals to go with his second-straight season with 12 clean sheets. Entering 2025/26, Vivian is in prime form to continue as a defensive leader. Fairly healthy the last few years, Vivian is one of the more stable center-backs in the league with 10-plus clean sheets almost a lock for him.
Option for final game
Vivian (ankle) has been cleared and is available for Saturday's season finale against Real Madrid, the club posted.
ANALYSIS
Vivian had appeared likely to miss the final fixture after suffering a lateral ligament sprain in his right ankle, making his clearance a significant boost for Athletic Club heading into the Bernabeu showdown. The center-back ends what has been a strong individual campaign with one goal, 59 tackles, 39 interceptions and 178 clearances across 36 appearances in all competitions, and his availability gives coach Ernesto Valverde his preferred defensive options for the final fixture of the season.
Vivian had appeared likely to miss the final fixture after suffering a lateral ligament sprain in his right ankle, making his clearance a significant boost for Athletic Club heading into the Bernabeu showdown. The center-back ends what has been a strong individual campaign with one goal, 59 tackles, 39 interceptions and 178 clearances across 36 appearances in all competitions, and his availability gives coach Ernesto Valverde his preferred defensive options for the final fixture of the season.
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Back training with squad
Vivian (ankle) returned to group training Wednesday and could be available for Saturday's clash against Real Madrid, according to Edu Velasco Jr of El Chiringuito TV.
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Suffers ankle ligament injury
Vivian (ankle) has been confirmed with a sprain of the lateral ligament in his right ankle after being forced off at halftime of Wednesday's loss to Espanyol, with his return dependent on the evolution of the injury and a season-ending absence looking increasingly likely, according to the club.
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Suffers apparent ankle issue
Vivian subbed off after the first half of Wednesday's loss to Espanyol due to a potential injury and had ice applied on the right ankle, according to Athletic Xtra.
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Scores opener against Betis
Vivian scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Betis.
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Starting vs. Elche
Vivian (thigh) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Elche.
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Generating tons of interest
Several teams in the Premier League are interested in Vivian, according to Fichajes.
ANALYSIS
Newcastle, Manchester United and Aston Villa are eyeing a move for the 26-year-old defender. Vivian could be available for about £35 million next summer.
Newcastle, Manchester United and Aston Villa are eyeing a move for the 26-year-old defender. Vivian could be available for about £35 million next summer.