Oluwaseyi nets maiden La Liga strike in Villarreal’s 2–1 win
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Tani Oluwaseyi scored his first La Liga goal for Villarreal during their 2–1 victory over Sevilla, marking a milestone for the forward in Spain’s top flight.
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Oluwaseyi started the match and broke the deadlock early connecting with a cut-back from the left to slot home with a composed finish. His performance was lively, combining direct runs, pressing, and movement that unsettled Sevilla’s defence.
The result lifts Villarreal in the standings and gives Oluwaseyi a strong confidence boost as he adapts to European football.
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We view Oluwaseyi’s goal as a key moment in his transition to La Liga. To score early, on your first start, demonstrates not just skill but readiness to seize opportunity. This isn’t simply about getting on the scoresheet—it’s about asserting presence, sending a signal that he belongs at this level.
Strikers often need that breakthrough moment to silence doubt whether from fans, critics or themselves. That composed finish shows composure and instincts. More importantly, the work he showed pressing, linking, moving intelligently shows awareness beyond just goal scoring. If Villarreal continue to trust him, and if he maintains that habit, he can become more than a novelty signing—he could be a .
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Of course, consistency will be the test. La Liga’s defences vary in quality and tactics, and rivals will study him now. But if Oluwaseyi blends this confidence with humility, hard work, and adaptation, his trajectory looks promising. This goal may be the spark if he builds on it, he could light up more nights in Spain.
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Did You Know?
Tani Oluwaseyi joined Villarreal from Minnesota United in August 2025 before this La Liga campaign.
He was substituted in [prior matches](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/player-profiles/anaemena-celebrates-third-npfl-title-after-remo-stars-landmark-victory/) after coming off the bench, but this strike came in his first start for the club.
The assist that led to his goal came from Sergi Cardona, who cut inside from the left flank.
In that same match, his movement and positioning drew attention he nearly added a second with a header before being substituted in the 69th minute.
Oluwaseyi holds dual nationality (Nigerian and Canadian) and has played for Canada’s national team.