Tajon Buchanan
27-Year-Old
Villarreal
La Liga
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Buchanan completed an odd journey, making a loan, and then permanent move to Inter and now returning to Spain with Villarreal. The wide midfielder has struggled to adapt since making the move to Europe, but he showed some flashes towards the end of last season, tallying three goal contributions in 413 minutes. Rumors have circled that he should be in for a larger role in the 2025/26 campaign, which should give him the chance to build on that efficient return to Spain. It's unlikely he continues anywhere near that efficiency, but with more minutes he could push for a handful of goals and assists during his fourth season in Europe. His main competition on the right flank will come from Nicolas Pepe, who should also get minutes as a striker, giving Buchanan more chances to start.
Featuring for Canada
Buchanan is set to serve and likely start for Canada at the 2026 World Cup.
ANALYSIS
Buchanan is entering his second straight World Cup with Canada, as he has been called up for 2026, likely to earn a starting role yet again for the team. He will likely hold down the right flank of the midfield, although he is versatile and could give time in the middle or either flank of the attacking midfield. He is one of the few players on the squad who plays in a top-five league in Europe, so he will be a key player to the team, earning seven goals and one assist in 34 appearances (21 starts) with Villarreal this campaign. He will then be used as a pain playmaker on the flanks, partnering up with Alphonso Davies (hamstring) once fit, mainly used to set up Jonathan David and Cyle Larin up front.
Buchanan is entering his second straight World Cup with Canada, as he has been called up for 2026, likely to earn a starting role yet again for the team. He will likely hold down the right flank of the midfield, although he is versatile and could give time in the middle or either flank of the attacking midfield. He is one of the few players on the squad who plays in a top-five league in Europe, so he will be a key player to the team, earning seven goals and one assist in 34 appearances (21 starts) with Villarreal this campaign. He will then be used as a pain playmaker on the flanks, partnering up with Alphonso Davies (hamstring) once fit, mainly used to set up Jonathan David and Cyle Larin up front.
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Finds back of net
Buchanan scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 5-1 victory over Levante.
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Trains normally, option for Levante
Buchanan (undisclosed) returned to normal training Wednesday and is in contention for Saturday's clash against Levante, according to coach Marcelino. "Bucha trained normally, he will be an option for the game if he doesn't have any setbacks."
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Misses with knock
Buchanan was out for Sunday's 2-1 win over Celta due to a knock, according to Mattew Scianitti of TSN.
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Scores opener in 2-1 win
Buchanan scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win against Elche.
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Earns assist
Buchanan assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 4-1 victory against Espanyol. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 16th minute.
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Villarreal looking at him?
Villarreal are interested in making a move for Villarreal, according to El Desmarque.
ANALYSIS
The Canada international has struggled to see regular time at Inter Milan, but he might have a bigger shot at regular playing time with Villarreal. The former New England Revolution winger would be open to a move to another club in order to see the field more regularly, as he's an afterthought in Inter Milan's current squad.
The Canada international has struggled to see regular time at Inter Milan, but he might have a bigger shot at regular playing time with Villarreal. The former New England Revolution winger would be open to a move to another club in order to see the field more regularly, as he's an afterthought in Inter Milan's current squad.