Florian Lejeune
Rayo Vallecano/D/
FrancePlayer Info
Florian Lejeune is a French central defender currently showcasing his quality in La Liga with Rayo Vallecano. Born on May 20, 1991, the 34-year-old has developed into a composed and intelligent ball-playing center-back. Standing at an imposing 190cm, Lejeune is strong in aerial duels but is equally praised for his exceptional passing range, often initiating attacks with precise long balls from defense. His career path took him from France to England, where he had a spell with Newcastle United in the Premier League, before finding a stable home in Madrid with Rayo. At Rayo Vallecano, he has become a defensive leader, organizing the backline and contributing to their attractive, possession-based style under Andoni Iraola and his successors. With a market value reflecting his importance, Lejeune is regarded as one of the most underrated defenders in Spain, combining physical attributes with technical sophistication.
Overview
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Strengths
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Transfer History
2023/07/27
Deportivo Alavés
Rayo Vallecano2500000€
Transfer
2023/06/29
Rayo VallecanoDeportivo AlavésLoan Ended
2022/07/28
Deportivo AlavésRayo VallecanoLoan
2021/07/21
Newcastle UnitedDeportivo AlavésSigned
2021/06/29
Deportivo AlavésNewcastle UnitedLoan Ended
2020/09/10
Newcastle UnitedDeportivo AlavésLoan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
Rayo Vallecano
Copa del Rey2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
3
Games Started
2
Minutes Per Game
204
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
5
Accurate Passes Per Game
125
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
22
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
3
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
10
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
1
Be Fouled Per Game
6