Athletic added a little more flesh around Victor Munoz. After all, who is this 22-year-old Spaniard that Liverpool suddenly signed? I know that’s the question I’m asking.
The Osasuna winger is currently representing his country at the World Cup alongside the likes of Lamine Yamal and Rodri. Seven goals and five assists in all competitions earned him a flight to North America.
The Athletic described him as an “old-fashioned winger” who was “pacy, skilled and energetic”.
It is also worth noting that he likes to run to the goal line at fullback.
Traditionally, Liverpool have chosen to employ versatile forwards who are versatile across the front.
Muñoz seems to fit the bill, as he has experience playing on the left and right wing, and played primarily on the left for Osasuna, scoring three goals in 18 appearances, with one in 10 coming from the right.
In an age of pizza charts, statistics, and all the expected recognition, the first statistic doesn’t seem very appealing. But you have to look at the creativity and see how much he was creating. Because it all depends on what was at the end of the cross in reality. It is also worth noting that Osasuna finished outside the relegation zone due to goal difference.
Víctor Muñoz Villanueva of Spain celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal during the international friendly match between Spain and Serbia at Estadio de la Ceramica in Vila Real, Spain on March 27, 2026. (Photo by David Aliaga/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
