Ricardo Arias: “Playing the first match at Mestalla is a big boost - we have to take advantage of it”
The Valencia CF legend and Club ambassador reacts to the LALIGA EA SPORTS 2025/26 fixture list on L’Informatiu on VCF Media Radio.
In his ninth season at Valencia CF, Dani Parejo has moved into the Top 10 for official appearances for the club, reaching the figure of 369 by playing in the game against Atalanta. The VCF captain shares the spot with Fernando Giner, whilst Fernando Gómez holds the record with 533.
Parejo featured for the entire 90 minutes of the Champions League Last 16 first leg, accompanying Geoffrey Kondogbia in the midfield at San Siro. He has played 30 times already this season, between LaLiga, Copa del Rey and European competitions.
Of his 369 games in a Valencia CF shirt, 269 have come in the Primera División, 45 in the Copa del Rey, 28 in the Champions League, 26 in the Europa League and 1 in the Spanish Supercopa.
Top 10 for Official Appearances
Fernando Gómez 553 partidos
Ricardo Arias 521
David Albelda 485
M.Á. Angulo 434
Manolo Mestre 424
Santi Cañizares 416
Enrique Saura 400
Pep Claramunt 375
Carlos Arroyo 373
Dani Parejo 369
Fernando Giner 369
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