Joselu Mato has already entered, in his own right, in the history of Alavés. With the goal achieved yesterday in the first half against Celta in Mendizorroza, he has already added 29 goals: 11 in his first season, another 11 in the past and 7 in the present. Its projection is to achieve more in the course of this campaign. “It is a great privilege to be able to do it,” he commented after being defeated by the sky blue on Saturday afternoon.
If we talk about absolute figures, Alavés’ top gunner is Chipirón Olivares, a player from the 1930s who played games in the Glorioso de Primera. He scored 97 goals in 93 games. He did it in the Serie A of Vizcaya, First Division, Second Division and the Spanish Cup, currently known as the King’s Cup.
If we refer to modern times, Manolo Serrano is the benchmark. The Catalan striker added 67 goals during five seasons (168 games) although he did not make his debut for Alavés in the top flight. Javi Moreno scored 29 goals in 71 games. Joselu has also scored 29 goals after 86 matches in the First Division.
Joselu, born in Stuttgart, feels like Silleda on all four sides. His heart belongs to Celta and it will be difficult for him to continue in Vitoria in 2022/23. There is no renewal clause for 25 games played for a minimum of 45 minutes. In fact, it did exist but it has disappeared this summer so that the player could feel comfortable in Vitoria.
“It is a satisfaction and pride in the history of a First Division team like Alavés and, furthermore, I hope to overcome it. There is still a lot of league left and I suppose I will be able to achieve it, “added the Galician forward who also praised the figure of a historical player like Javi Moreno, who came from Yeclano to Vitoria and ended up playing for Milan and Atlético de Madrid. He currently trains Badalona .
Huge too Call by recognizing the situation. On his private twitter, he commented: “I want to congratulate Joselu Mato. It is an honor to share with him this tie in the scorers’ table of a club as big as Alavés. I want you to continue making history. “Surely Mato was very excited about that comment because he said that” Javi Moreno is an emblem in this city. “Two very great players, without a doubt.