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Alex Baena
Born: July 20, 2001
Height: 5' 8.5" (174cm)
Hometown: Roquetas de Mar, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
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SpanishPosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2020- | Villarreal |
| → 2021-2022 | Girona (loan) | |
Sports Mole has 123 articles about Alex Baena. Articles 1 to 40:
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F17%2Fvillarreal.jpeg "Villarreal trio Alex Baena, Ayoze Perez and Yeremy Pino on February 1, 2025")
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Girona and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 8, 10:40
![Villarreal manager Marcelino Garcia Toral during the pre-season friendly match at the City Ground, Nottingham on August 2, 2024 [on August 5, 2024]](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/thumbor/rXSVLFdB1Li1zoJHsnP_iB66Gb4=/87x65/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F32%2Fmarcelino-garcia-toral.jpg "Villarreal manager Marcelino Garcia Toral during the pre-season friendly match at the City Ground, Nottingham on August 2, 2024 [on August 5, 2024]")
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Villarreal and Osasuna, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 1, 13:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F49%2Fcristian-romero.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero pictured on December 8, 2024")
Tottenham 'set asking price' for Cristian Romero amid Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid interest
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly set an asking price for Cristian Romero amid transfer interest from Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. Apr 28, 18:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Falejandro-garnacho.jpg "Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho on March 16, 2025")
Alejandro Garnacho transfer battle: Two clubs 'fighting' for Man United forward who could leave for £32m this summer
Chelsea and Napoli could allegedly go head-to-head for the signature of Manchester United attacker Alejandro Garnacho this summer.Apr 26, 15:34
Man United 'lining up £43m bid' for Villarreal star who could thrive in Ruben Amorim's system
Manchester United reportedly line up a £43m offer for Villarreal attacker Alex Baena ahead of the summer transfer window.Apr 26, 15:01
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Villarreal and Espanyol, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 25, 11:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F50%2Falex-baena.jpg "Villarreal's Alex Baena on November 24, 2024")
Man United 'register interest' in £38.5m bargain who has excelled in La Liga this season
Manchester United reportedly register their interest in Villarreal attacker Alex Baena, who continues to be heavily linked with Atletico Madrid.Apr 24, 08:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F14%2Fthierno-barry.jpg "Villarreal striker Thierno Barry in March 2025.")
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's La Liga clash between Celta Vigo and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 21, 12:17
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Villarreal and Real Sociedad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 18, 16:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F15%2FSM%20-%20KDB.jpg "SM-EK KDB 3 composite")
Kevin De Bruyne: "Devastating" exit of Man City's "greatest ever" is "justified" but PL icon is 'in conversation with Thierry Henry'
Kevin De Bruyne is Man City's "greatest ever player" and is "in the conversation" with Thierry Henry for the best player in Premier League history, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Apr 8, 09:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F13%2FSM%20-%20midfield%20targts.jpg "SM-EK City midfield targets composite")
Carlos Baleba? Florian Wirtz? "The next breakout name" among nine Man City midfield transfer targets assessed
Carlos Baleba? Florian Wirtz? Who else? Man City expert Steven McInerney assesses nine potential midfield targets and tells Sports Mole who he thinks the Citizens should look to sign this summer.Mar 25, 18:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Fnico-williams-lamine-yamal.jpg "Spain duo Nico Williams, Lamine Yamal on July 14, 2024")
Spain lineup vs. Netherlands: Predicted XI for Nations league quarter-final first-leg clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Spain could line up for Thursday's UEFA Nations League quarter-final first-leg clash with Netherlands.Mar 18, 18:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F07%2Fpau-cubarsi-lamine-yamal.jpg "Barcelona's Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal on September 25, 2024")
Spain squad for Netherlands double-header is revealed as 11 Barcelona stars learn their fate
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente names seven Barcelona players in his squad for the two-legged UEFA Nations League semi-final against Netherlands.Mar 14, 12:05
Villarreal vs. Real Madrid: Predicted Yellow Submarine XI for La Liga contest
Sports Mole looks at how Villarreal could line up in Saturday's La Liga clash with Real Madrid.Mar 13, 12:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Fayoze-perez.png "Villarreal's Ayoze Perez warms up ahead of the game on August 26, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Alaves and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 6, 17:03
Sports Mole previews Monday's La Liga clash between Villarreal and Espanyol, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 1, 08:38
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Las Palmas and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 6, 18:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F50%2Fantoine-griezmann.jpg "Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann celebrates after scoring on December 8, 2024")
Preview: Atletico Madrid vs. Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Atletico Madrid and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 23, 12:13
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Leganes and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 20, 13:47
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's La Liga clash between Villarreal and Rayo Vallecano, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 16, 22:46
Preview: Villarreal vs. Real Betis - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Villarreal and Real Betis, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 13, 15:02
Barcelona transfer news: Catalan giants given major boost 'in pursuit' of £41m-rated attacker
Villarreal attacker Alex Baena - linked with Barcelona - says that he would only consider leaving the Yellow Submarine for a certain number of clubs.Dec 11, 16:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F34%2Fnico-williams.jpeg "Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams on August 15, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Athletic Bilbao and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 6, 10:26
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Villarreal and Girona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 29, 10:41
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Osasuna and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 22, 10:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F25%2Fnico-williams_1.jpg "Spain's Nico Williams on June 20, 2024 (IMAGO)")
Spain vs. Switzerland: Predicted La Roja XI for UEFA Nations League contest
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up against Switzerland in their UEFA Nations League contest on Monday night.Nov 16, 12:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fayoze-perez.jpg "Spain attacker Ayoze Perez on November 14, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Monday's Nations League clash between Spain and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 16, 12:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Fvicente-moreno.jpg "Osasuna manager Vicente Moreno on September 16, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Copa del Rey clash between Chiclana and Osasuna, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 29, 01:15
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Villarreal and Getafe, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 18, 09:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F42%2Faymeric-laporte_1.jpg "Spain's Aymeric Laporte celebrates scoring on October 15, 2024")
Spain 3-0 Serba: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Laporte, Morata, Baena score
Goals from Aymeric Laporte, Alvaro Morata and Alex Baena help Spain beat 10-man Serbia 3-0 and guarantee their place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals.Oct 15, 20:55
Spain lineup vs. Serbia: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League clash
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up in their UEFA Nations League contest with Serbia on Tuesday night.Oct 13, 12:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Fluis-de-la-fuente_1.jpg "Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente on September 8, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Nations League clash between Spain and Serbia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 13, 12:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Frodri.jpg "Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri pictured on September 7, 2024")
Spain lineup vs. Denmark: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Spain could line up for Saturday's UEFA Nations League clash with Denmark.Oct 10, 13:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Fluis-de-la-fuente.jpg "Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente on October 4, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Nations League clash between Spain and Denmark, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 10, 13:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Fbukayo-saka.jpg "England's Bukayo Saka on September 10, 2024")
England vs. Greece: Saka to break 86-year record with his next international goal
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka could break a record that has stood for 86 years in either of England's upcoming UEFA Nations League games this month.Oct 8, 11:46
Villarreal lineup vs. Real Madrid: Predicted XI for La Liga clash
Sports Mole looks at how Villarreal could line up in Saturday's La Liga clash with Real Madrid.Oct 3, 16:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Fcarlo-ancelotti.jpg "Real Madrid CF head coach Carlo Ancelotti on September 24, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 3, 16:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Fayoze-perez.jpg "Villarreal forward Ayoze Perez on August 26, 2024")
Villarreal lineup vs. Barcelona: Predicted XI for La Liga clash
Sports Mole looks at how Villarreal could line up in Sunday's La Liga clash with Barcelona.Sep 20, 12:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F35%2Fnico-williams.jpg "Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams pictured in August 2024")
Arsenal, Chelsea offered transfer hope as Nico Williams breaks silence
Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams refuses to rule out a future move away from the Basque Country amid links with Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea.Sep 1, 17:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F34%2Farnaut-danjuma.jpg "Arnaut Danjuma of Villarreal celebrates on August 19, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Friday's La Liga clash between Sevilla and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 21, 10:13
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