Villarreal striker Gerard Moreno has achieved a historic milestone, positioning himself as the fourth-highest Spanish scorer in LaLiga this century. His impressive tally of 130 goals places him in elite company, an accomplishment that underscores the league's competitiveness and the caliber of talent clubs like Sevilla FC face every matchday. Moreno recently surpassed Roberto Soldado, solidifying his legacy.

With 130 goals, Moreno now ranks behind only legends such as David Villa (184), Iago Aspas (168), and Aritz Aduriz (158). This ascent saw him surpass Roberto Soldado, who held 129 goals, with Álvaro Negredo (128) now just behind him. His penalty goal against Celta Vigo was crucial in reaching this figure, showcasing his composure from the spot.

Now 34, Gerard Moreno's career wasn't an instant hit but rather that of a finisher who matured over time. After scoring 11 goals for Mallorca in the Segunda División in 2013/14 and seven in his first full top-flight season with Villarreal in 2014/15, his true breakthrough came at Espanyol. There, between 2015 and 2018, his tallies rose to seven, 13, and 16 goals, respectively.

That stellar form earned him a return to Villarreal, where he became the club's all-time leading scorer and captain. His best league campaign was 2020/21, when he scored 23 goals, underscoring his complete forward craft. He was pivotal as Villarreal won the UEFA Europa League, scoring in the final and securing the club's first European title in the competition.

Although injuries have since interrupted his rhythm, his goal-scoring efficiency endures. This season, he has scored nine goals in 18 LaLiga matches, maintaining a high goals-to-minutes ratio. Beyond his league achievements, Moreno has also been central to Villarreal's European surges, reaching the Champions League semi-finals and the UEFA Super Cup final, where he also scored.

Behind Moreno on the century's scoring list are illustrious names like Raúl González, Tamudo, Raúl García, and Fernando Torres, which underscores the magnitude of his achievement. His consistency and ability to score solidify him as a prominent figure in recent Spanish football history, a benchmark for any LaLiga team.