Levante UD kick off the 2026/27 season with key numbers on the table. The Paco López side has 27 players in their squad, an average age of 24.8 years, and 6 foreigners making up 22.2 % of the group. Their home ground, the Ciutat de València -with a capacity of 26,354- will host their matches once again.

What does Levante’s balance say?

The Valencian club closed the 2025/26 season with 42 points in LaLiga, placing them in 16th position. Their recent form hasn’t gone unnoticed: in their last five games they managed 2 wins and 3 losses (LWLLW), with a goal difference of -14 (47 goals scored and 61 conceded). The gap to leaders Barcelona stands at 52 points, a chasm hard to bridge in the final stretch.

Their last outing ended in a home defeat to Sheffield United (1-2) on 17 July 2026, a result that left a bitter taste among the granota faithful. Now, all eyes are on the transfer window, where Levante is betting on reinforcing the squad with international profiles.

Why does the current squad matter?

With 4 international players in their ranks, Levante aims to add experience and quality to a young group. The average age of 24.8 years reflects a clear bet on emerging talent, though the club maintains a balance between homegrown players and foreign signings. The Ciutat de València, with its reduced capacity compared to other LaLiga stadiums, will witness their efforts to improve next season.

The current transfer record shows a deficit of €100k, a modest figure that could shift with last-minute moves. Management, aware of financial constraints, is banking on the youth academy and low-cost signings to compete in a league where survival is the top priority.

What’s next for the granotas?

Levante’s next test comes on 1 August 2026, when they host Albacete at the Ciutat de València. The match will serve as the first preseason exam, though the real challenge will be consistency in a league where points are scarce. With a tight squad and no room for error, every signing will count.

The fans, who already saw their team struggle last season, hope the international reinforcements bring the missing leadership to the dressing room. Meanwhile, the club is racing against the clock to finalize signings before the season kicks off, with one goal in sight: avoid relegation.