There’s this name that should shake up La Liga as it is currently doing in the attacking charts.
The name is Etta Eyong.
A Cameroonian forward that plays for the newly promoted team in La Liga, Levante.
Embed from Getty ImagesHe has quietly climbed the charts, with only two superstars, Vinícius Jnr and Kylian Mbappé, having more goal involvements so far in La Liga 2025/26 season.
For Levante, Eyong’s explosion has been both unexpected and transformative.
Through eight games, Levante have scored 13 goals and assisted 7. Eyong alone has directly contributed to 8 of those 20, that’s 40% of his team’s total output. He’s averaging a goal or assist every 80 minutes, a level of consistency reserved for Europe’s most clinical finishers.
Embed from Getty ImagesIntelligent Movement and Varied Threat
Eyong’s heatmap paints a picture of versatility. Unlike Mbappé, who dominates the left half-space, or Vinícius, who hugs the left wing before cutting inside, Eyong’s influence is spread across the front line. He drifts centrally, drops into midfield pockets, and attacks from the half-spaces. His activity map looks like a scatter of danger zones rather than a single red patch.
His five goals and three assists show how effectively he’s balanced finishing with playmaking.
Two of his goals have come from his left foot, nine from his right (across the team’s total goal data), but his five successful dribbles per game show a player confident at carrying the ball into threatening positions. He’s not waiting for service; he’s creating it.
Embed from Getty ImagesFinishing Efficiency and Levante’s Attack
Levante average 10.1 shots per game, with 3.5 on target. Modest numbers compared to the league’s elite. But their conversion rate tells the story of Eyong’s impact.
With 12 of the team’s 13 goals coming from inside the box, Levante’s attack is built around close-range efficiency, driven by Eyong’s timing and positioning. He’s made Levante a more vertical, counter-oriented side, reflected by their 12 counterattacks already this season.
Before Eyong’s rise, Levante often relied on structured buildup. Now, they break with intent. His acceleration and decision-making in transition have added a lethal edge to a side that previously struggled to create big chances, now averaging 3.1 per game.
Embed from Getty ImagesOverall, what’s remarkable about Eyong isn’t only his insane productivity, but the context. Playing for a mid-table Levante side, he’s matching the output of players surrounded by world-class creators. His 7.23 Sofascore rating trails Mbappé’s and Vinícius’, but the gap in impact per minute is shrinking fast.
If this trend continues, Etta Eyong will only be La Liga’s breakout star, he’ll be the data darling who disrupted the superstar hierarchy.
Embed from Getty ImagesWritten by Pejuola Ransome
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