Oscar Mingueza
27-Year-Old
Crystal Palace
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Mingueza played in 34 La Liga games during the 2024/25 campaign and delivered steady production at both ends of the pitch, marking his best career season with ten goal contributions and his second with over 2,700 league minutes. He contributed to four goals and remained a reliable option across multiple positions in the backline. His versatility and durability made him the second of the most used players in the squad in 2024/25. Heading into 2025/26, Mingueza is expected to remain a central part of the defensive structure, though clean sheets will remain hard to come by.
Signs with Crystal Palace
Mingueza signed a four-year contract with Crystal Palace on a free transfer from Celta Vigo, the club announced.
ANALYSIS
Mingueza becomes the first signing of the Pierre Sage era after arriving from Celta, where he established himself as one of La Liga's most reliable defenders. The versatile Spain international, capable of playing across the back line, brings valuable top-level experience after previously making 66 appearances for Barcelona and earning four senior caps for Spain. The 27-year-old is coming off an impressive 2025-26 campaign in which he helped Celta reach the Europa League quarterfinals and earned a place in the competition's Team of the Season. He is expected to provide quality and flexibility to Palace's defense heading into the new season.
Mingueza becomes the first signing of the Pierre Sage era after arriving from Celta, where he established himself as one of La Liga's most reliable defenders. The versatile Spain international, capable of playing across the back line, brings valuable top-level experience after previously making 66 appearances for Barcelona and earning four senior caps for Spain. The 27-year-old is coming off an impressive 2025-26 campaign in which he helped Celta reach the Europa League quarterfinals and earned a place in the competition's Team of the Season. He is expected to provide quality and flexibility to Palace's defense heading into the new season.
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Departs Celta
Mingueza will leave Celta Vigo when his contract expires on June 30, the club announced.
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Four crosses in defeat
Mingueza registered four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-0 loss against Oviedo.
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Eligible after UEL ban
Mingueza is no longer suspended following his absence in Thursday's Europa League clash against Lyon.
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Picks one match ban
Mingueza received his third yellow card of the campaign in last week's first leg against Lyon in the Europa League and will therefore be suspended for Thursday's second leg, according to the UEFA.
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Earns assist
Mingueza assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Betis. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 82nd minute.
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Set to move to England?
Several teams in the Premier League are interested in signing Mingueza in the summer, according to Sky Sports.
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Mingueza will be a free agent in the summer, meaning he'll be free to choose which team he'll continue playing for. Aston Villa and Newcastle are among the clubs tracking the Celta Vigo and Spain defender, but most importantly, Mingueza is willing to make the jump from LaLiga to the Premier League if the chance arises.
Mingueza will be a free agent in the summer, meaning he'll be free to choose which team he'll continue playing for. Aston Villa and Newcastle are among the clubs tracking the Celta Vigo and Spain defender, but most importantly, Mingueza is willing to make the jump from LaLiga to the Premier League if the chance arises.