Elche’s goalkeeper Edgar Badia drew most of the spotlight on matchday 37 in LaLiga Santander, featured across major media as part of the ideal eleven. The attention extended to fellow men in the squad, with praise for right-back Josan Ferrández and, in some cases, for defender Carlos Clerc. A victory at San Mamés provided a fresh surge of visibility for the team at the bottom of the table, and several players were highlighted in media pieces alongside renowned figures like Ansu Fati, Borja Iglesias, José Giménez, Nahuel Molina, Busquets, Isi Palacón, and Gavi.
For instance, the Europa Press agency named Badia as a key member of the opening eleven and described him as the match’s greatest hero for his performance, noting that he intercepted seven Athletic Club attempts and helped his team steer clear of conceding more than the anticipated 2.1 goals. The report also confirmed Badia earned his fourth clean sheet of the season so far.
Beccacece’s side had yet another strong display as Crevillent’s right-back Josan further cemented his role in the team. The coach openly acknowledged his belief in continuing with him, praising Josan for maintaining a calm, focused presence on the field. Josan consistently appears on sports portals that track defensive performance and player ratings, including Whoscored and Elotrobalón, and Clerc is also highlighted in one of the special pages.
Beccacece: “Today we invited Josan to continue at Elche”
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The Crevillente native has shown improvement as the season progresses, gaining the confidence of Beccacece who recently indicated a desire for him to remain with the club beyond the current campaign. The coach values Josan as a player who always gives his best, defends tenaciously, and quickly carries the ball up the pitch with a solid first touch, creating meaningful opportunities for the French forwards who lead the attack. The club has made it clear that it views Josan as a pillar of the youth pathway, a bridge from the Second B tier to top-flight football, and a player who fans admire for his energy and consistent effort. Since the departure of Nino, Josan has filled the gap with steady performances, combining leadership with a bold, entertaining style. He has taken part in 25 LaLiga Santander matches in this season, accumulating 980 minutes on the field. He has scored one goal and added three assists, contributing to offensive transitions and crosses that help unlock tight defensive lines.