AS takes stock of La Liga’s “low-cost, high-energy” players this season: Ayon, Sanchez, and Danjuma are on the list

Recently, "AS" took stock of the players that La Liga clubs bought at low prices this season but have high cost-effective performance. Veterans such as Iglesias, Sanchez, Azpilicueta are on the list.

Etta Ayon (Levante)

This Cameroon forward is the best case. Villarreal signed him from the Cadiz youth academy for 1.5 million euros (50% ownership). Although he played for Villarreal and contributed one goal and two assists in the first three match days, the team eventually decided to sell him to Levante, which became the most surprising transaction in the summer transfer market.

Ayon continued to score against Betis, Girona, Real Madrid and Oviedo, becoming one of the best performers at the start of the season. Villarreal is well aware of his potential and has retained the buy-back option and 50% ownership, making the deal a very good deal for Levante at the moment.

Sanchez, Fragiodimos and Azpilicueta (Sevilla)

Sevilla chose to introduce experienced players to improve the team's strength, and has achieved success. Under the leadership of Matias Almeida, Sevilla gradually returned to form during the international break, and three veterans began to become the backbone of the team: Sanchez, Frachodimos and Azpilicueta. These three have become the main players of the team, with goalkeeper Frachodimos joining on loan, while Azpilicueta and Sanchez are on free transfers.

"Wonder Kid" Sanchez has scored two goals and had one assist, playing a key role in Sevilla's consecutive wins over Rayo Vallecano and Barcelona before the international break.

Iglesias and Radu (Celta)

They are Celta's best signings, and signing this former youth training player exceeded expectations. Iglesias has scored six goals in 10 games in the league and Europa League and is in excellent form, although the team is yet to win. His outstanding performance allowed him to be selected for the national team again, his first return since March 2023.

For Radu, Celta means a new life. After a long loan spell, the Romanian goalkeeper joined the team on a free agent and quickly took up the starting position. Although he is still looking for his first clean sheet, his performances have seen his market value rise again.

Andre Silva (Elche)

Andre Silva joined Elche this summer and proved himself to be a successful signing. The club spent only 1 million euros to sign the Portuguese striker, who is currently the team's top scorer. He performed well in the team under coach Sarabia and rediscovered his best form. The loss to Alaves in the last round prevented them from entering the European qualification zone before the international break.

Onasi (Girona)

From Marseille to Girona, Onasi was as dazzling as his performance in the World Cup quarter-finals. During Spain's match against Morocco, Luis Enrique called him "Morocco's No. 8". He has been a regular in the team since joining and is one of the few positive players under Michel. He missed the final game against Valencia due to injury and is expected to return after the international break.

Danjuma (Valencia)

Danjuma is still looking for his place and it seems he has found it. After joining Villarreal from Bournemouth in 2021, he moved to city rival Valencia on a free transfer after the end of his contract. His three goals and one assist so far prove that he is well worth his salary. He is the absolute main force under coach Corberan and can play as a forward or left winger. Now it's just a matter of converting his goals into wins and points, which is crucial for Valencia who desperately need to improve their results.