Borja Iglesias already matching last season's goal tally - and we're not even halfway
Celta's 'Panda' has hit 11 goals across all competitions, equalling his entire haul from last season in significantly fewer minutes.
Borja Iglesias is enjoying a proper renaissance at Celta Vigo, already matching his entire goal tally from last season before we’ve even reached the halfway point of the current campaign.
The Panda’s resurgence
The Spanish striker has been absolutely on it this term, bagging a brace against Valencia to bring his season total to 11 goals across all competitions - the same number he managed throughout the entirety of last season.
What makes this achievement even more impressive is the efficiency with which he’s reached this milestone:
- Last season: 11 goals in 39 appearances (2,062 minutes)
- Current season: 11 goals in just 25 matches (1,382 minutes)
- Plus 2 assists to his name this campaign
The 32-year-old’s goals have been nicely distributed across three different competitions:
- 7 goals in La Liga
- 2 goals in Europa League
- 2 goals in Copa del Rey
World Cup ambitions
With his 33rd birthday approaching, Iglesias is showing no signs of slowing down. His consistent form has earned him a recall to the Spanish national team in recent international breaks, putting him firmly in the frame for a spot in Spain’s World Cup squad next summer.
New Year wishes
The Celta frontman has modest hopes for 2026, expressing his desire for the new year to “resemble 2025 a bit” - which would be “tremendous” in his words. He acknowledges the challenges ahead but maintains the team’s ambition to “dream of beautiful things” if they continue their current trajectory.
If Iglesias can maintain this scoring rate in the second half of the season, he could be on course to record his best-ever goalscoring campaign in Spain’s top flight. Not too shabby for a player many thought was past his best!