SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

BORJA MAYORAL
BORJA MAYORAL
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Number
#16
Nationality
Spain
Team
ROMA (Italy)
Coach
PAULO FONSECA
Position
A (Attacker)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
3 5 3 3 6 6 6 32 2.0 £1.6M

Borja Mayoral (full name: Borja Mayoral Moya) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a striker. Born on April 5, 1997 in Parla, Madrid, Spain, he developed in Real Madrid's youth system and has represented Spain at multiple youth levels and for the senior national team.

  • Nationality: Spain
  • Position: Striker / Centre-forward
  • Date of birth: 5 April 1997
  • Height: 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)

Career summary (highlights):

  • Joined Real Madrid's academy as a youth and progressed through Castilla before making senior appearances for Real Madrid.
  • Spent time on loan at multiple clubs to gain first-team experience, including Real Valladolid, Levante and VfL Wolfsburg.
  • Signed for AS Roma: Mayoral moved to Roma initially on loan from Real Madrid for the 2021–2022 season, before joining permanently. At Roma he featured under coach José Mourinho, contributing as a squad striker and often operating as a backup or rotation forward.
  • Later career: After his stint with Roma, Mayoral returned to Spain on loan with Getafe (2022–2023). He has continued his career with moves within La Liga and other clubs following his time at Roma.
  • International: Represented Spain at youth levels (U17, U19, U21) and earned senior caps for Spain. He was part of Spain's U19 European Championship-winning setups and also played for the U21s.

Playing style: Mayoral is a traditional centre-forward known for good movement in the box, intelligent positioning, aerial ability, and clinical finishing from close range. He typically plays as a central striker but can operate as a target man or inside the box replacement in rotations.

Notable achievements:

  • Part of Spain's successful youth teams (UEFA U19 Championship winner).
  • Progressed from Real Madrid's academy to play in top European leagues including La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga.

Current status: As of the most recent seasons following his time at Roma, Mayoral has continued his professional career with moves back to Spain on loan or transfers. For the latest club and statistics, consult an up-to-date sports database or the club's official announcements, as transfers and squad roles can change season by season.