The 2025/26 season finds CA Osasuna firmly established as La Liga’s most consistent overachievers from Spain’s northern hinterland, a club that has defied modest resources and geographic isolation to secure successive top-half finishes under Jagoba Arrasate’s long tenure. The Estadio El Sadar, nestled in Pamplona’s San Juan neighbourhood, has become one of Spanish football’s most intimidating venues, its steep stands and fervent supporters creating an atmosphere that visiting teams dread. Los Rojillos (The Little Reds), as they are known, embody the Navarrese spirit—hardworking, resilient, and deeply connected to their land. This season’s squad reflects Arrasate’s blueprint: homegrown Basque-Navarrese talent, undervalued Spanish veterans, and the occasional South American import with technical quality. There are no superstars at El Sadar, only collective effort, tactical discipline, and an unbreakable bond between the squad and the famous Indar Gorri (Red Force) supporters. Below lies an exhaustive examination of Osasuna’s first-team roster for 2025/26, organised by position, with each player’s journey, financial details, and stylistic fingerprints dissected thoroughly.
Goalkeepers
1. Sergio Herrera
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Alavés B, Huesca, Osasuna
Transfer Fee: £2 million (2021)
Sergio Herrera has become Osasuna’s undisputed number one and longest-serving current goalkeeper, entering his fifth season at El Sadar and providing Spanish shot-stopping reliability, leadership, and Basque commitment. The 32-year-old’s reflexes (75% save percentage in 2024/25, 74% in 2025/26 to date) and command of the penalty area (87% cross-claiming success) have been instrumental in Osasuna’s successive top-half finishes. Herrera’s distribution (87% pass completion) remains functional rather than expansive, but his shot-stopping fundamentals have proven remarkably consistent. Having started 34 league matches in 2025/26, keeping 14 clean sheets, he remains remarkably durable. Herrera’s relationship with the club—over 150 appearances—provides emotional connection for the fans. Herrera’s contract runs through 2029, with Osasuna viewing him as long-term number one. Herrera’s performance against Barcelona in October 2025—making 10 saves, including a penalty stop—demonstrated his enduring quality.
2. Aitor Fernández
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Levante, Leganés (loan), Osasuna
Transfer Fee: Free transfer (2024)
Aitor Fernández has accepted a rotational role behind Herrera, providing Spanish backup depth and cup competition cover following his free transfer from Levante. The 33-year-old’s shot-stopping (72% save percentage in limited appearances) and distribution (86% pass completion) provide functional cover. Fernández started 10 matches in 2025/26 (cup competitions and Herrera’s rest), keeping 5 clean sheets. Fernández’s experience—including 100+ La Liga appearances for Levante—provides dressing room wisdom. Fernández’s contract runs through 2028.
3. Pablo Valencia
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Osasuna B
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Pablo Valencia has graduated to emergency third-choice option following development with Osasuna B. The 23-year-old’s contract runs through 2028.
Defenders
1. David García (Captain)
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Osasuna B
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
David García has become Osasuna’s defensive captain and leader, the academy graduate providing Navarrese aerial dominance, tactical intelligence, and organisational communication across a decade at the club. The 31-year-old’s reading of the game—intercepting passes (2.6 per 90), cutting angles, covering for advancing wing-backs—provides defensive security. His aerial duel success (85%) leads La Liga, neutralising target forwards and providing set-piece security. García’s tackling (2.8 per 90) and blocks (1.4 per 90) demonstrate old-school defending. His passing (87% completion) remains basic; his role involves clearing danger and organising younger teammates. García’s partnership with Alejandro Catena has conceded only 1.05 goals per 90 minutes over the 2025/26 season to date. García’s leadership, formalised as club captain, manages Osasuna’s dressing room through vocal authority and professional standards. García’s contract runs through 2029, with Osasuna rejecting January 2026 approaches. García’s performance against Real Madrid in December 2025—winning 12 duels, keeping Kylian Mbappé quiet—demonstrated his elite potential.
2. Alejandro Catena
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Recreativo, Cádiz, Rayo Vallecano, Osasuna
Transfer Fee: Free transfer (2024)
Alejandro Catena has become David García’s long-term partner following his free transfer from Rayo Vallecano, providing Spanish technical quality, passing range, and tactical discipline. The 30-year-old’s passing (4.9 progressive passes per 90, 90% completion), particularly his line-breaking verticals and diagonals to advancing wing-backs, initiates attacks from deep. Catena’s reading of the game (2.4 interceptions per 90) and positioning provide defensive security. His aerial duel success (81%) and tackling (2.5 per 90) complement García’s physicality. Catena’s partnership with García has developed understanding; their complementary styles (García’s physicality, Catena’s composure) create defensive synergy. Catena’s contract runs through 2029.
3. Juan Cruz
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Osasuna B
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Juan Cruz has emerged as Osasuna’s first-choice right-back following patient integration, providing Spanish work rate, crossing, and defensive diligence after graduating from the club’s academy. The 25-year-old’s overlapping runs (3.6 per 90) and crossing (37% accuracy) created 3 assists in 2025/26. His defensive positioning (2.0 interceptions per 90) and tackling (2.6 per 90) provide balance. Cruz’s relationship with the club—academy since childhood—provides emotional connection. Cruz’s contract runs through 2029, with Osasuna viewing him as long-term right-back solution.
4. Johan Mojica
Nationality: Colombian
Former Clubs: Deportivo Cali, Girona, Atlético Madrid (loan), Elche, Villarreal
Transfer Fee: Free transfer (2024)
Johan Mojica has become Osasuna’s first-choice left-back, providing Colombian international experience (2018 World Cup), attacking thrust, and crossing quality following his free transfer from Villarreal. The 33-year-old’s overlapping runs (4.0 per 90) and crossing (39% accuracy) created 6 assists in 2025/26, leading the team’s assist charts from full-back. His defensive positioning (1.9 interceptions per 90) and tackling (2.5 per 90) provide balance. Mojica’s recovery pace (34.8 km/h) prevents dangerous transitions. Mojica’s relationship with Spanish-speaking teammates provides comfort. Mojica’s contract runs through 2028.
5. Jesús Areso
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Osasuna B
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Jesús Areso has provided right-back depth following his graduation from Osasuna B, offering Spanish work rate and crossing as Cruz’s understudy. The 25-year-old’s overlapping runs (3.3 per 90) and crossing (36% accuracy) created 2 assists in 2025/26. Areso’s contract runs through 2029.
6. Jorge Herrando
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Osasuna B
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Jorge Herrando has provided centre-back depth following his graduation from Osasuna B, offering Spanish physicality and aerial presence. The 24-year-old’s aerial duel success (79%) provides functional cover. Herrando’s contract runs through 2029.
7. Rubén Peña
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Eibar, Villarreal, Osasuna
Transfer Fee: Free transfer (2023)
Rubén Peña has provided emergency right-back and right-wing depth following his free transfer from Villarreal, offering Spanish pace and experience. The 33-year-old’s contract expires in 2027.
Midfielders
1. Aimar Oroz
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Osasuna B
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Aimar Oroz has become Osasuna’s creative heartbeat and most valuable asset, the academy graduate providing Navarrese technical quality, dribbling, and goal threat from attacking midfield. The 24-year-old’s dribbling (3.7 successful take-ons per 90) and finishing (9 goals in 2025/26) provide elite production from midfield. His creativity (7 assists) and set-piece delivery add significant value. Oroz’s passing (4.8 progressive passes per 90, 89% completion) and composure under pressure enable Osasuna to build play through midfield. Oroz’s work rate (11.0 pressures per 90) and defensive tracking meet Arrasate’s demanding standards. Oroz’s relationship with the club—academy since childhood—provides emotional connection supporters adore. Oroz’s contract, extended in 2025 through 2031 with a €50 million release clause, protects Osasuna’s most valuable asset. Oroz’s performance against Atlético Madrid in 2025—scoring a stunning brace, assisting another—demonstrated his elite potential.
2. Jon Moncayola (Vice-Captain)
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Osasuna B
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Jon Moncayola has become Osasuna’s midfield engine and vice-captain, the academy graduate providing Navarrese work rate, passing, and tactical discipline across seven seasons at the club. The 27-year-old’s work rate (11.7 kilometres per match) and pressing intensity (11.4 pressures per 90) set Osasuna’s standards. His passing (4.9 progressive passes per 90, 89% completion) enables Osasuna to build play through midfield. Moncayola’s tackling (2.8 per 90) and interceptions (2.2 per 90) provide midfield security. His finishing (4 goals in 2025/26) adds occasional scoring dimension. Moncayola’s relationship with the club—academy since childhood, over 200 appearances—provides emotional connection. Moncayola’s contract runs through 2029, with Osasuna rejecting January 2026 approaches.
3. Lucas Torró
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Real Madrid Castilla, Real Madrid, Eintracht Frankfurt (loan), Osasuna
Transfer Fee: £2 million (2020)
Lucas Torró has become Osasuna’s midfield destroyer, providing Spanish physicality, tackling, and aerial dominance across five seasons at the club. The 31-year-old’s tackling (3.2 per 90) and interceptions (2.4 per 90) lead Osasuna’s midfield. His aerial duel success (82%) and set-piece goal threat (5 headers in 2025/26) add value at both ends. Torró’s passing (87% completion) remains basic; his role involves disruption, physical presence, and protecting the backline. Torró’s partnership with Moncayola provides midfield balance (Torró’s destruction, Moncayola’s energy). Torró’s contract runs through 2029.
4. Moi Gómez
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Villarreal B, Villarreal, Huesca (loan), Osasuna
Transfer Fee: Free transfer (2023)
Moi Gómez has provided creative midfield depth following his free transfer from Villarreal, offering Spanish technical quality, dribbling, and passing range. The 31-year-old’s dribbling (3.3 successful take-ons per 90) and finishing (4 goals in 2025/26) provide functional depth. Gómez’s contract runs through 2028.
5. Iker Muñoz
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Osasuna B
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Iker Muñoz has emerged as a promising midfield rotation option following his graduation from Osasuna B, providing Spanish work rate, passing, and tactical discipline. The 22-year-old’s passing (4.5 progressive passes per 90, 88% completion) and work rate (11.0 kilometres per match) suggest potential. Muñoz’s contract runs through 2030.
6. Pablo Ibáñez
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Osasuna B
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Pablo Ibáñez has provided emergency midfield depth following development with Osasuna B. The 23-year-old’s contract runs through 2028.
Forwards
1. Ante Budimir
Nationality: Croatian
Former Clubs: Crotone, Sampdoria, Mallorca, Osasuna
Transfer Fee: £5 million (2021)
Ante Budimir has become Osasuna’s attacking talisman and most consistent goal-scorer, the Croatian international providing physical presence, hold-up play, and clinical finishing across five seasons at El Sadar. The 33-year-old’s finishing (16 goals in 2025/26) and conversion rate (26%) provide elite scoring threat. His hold-up play (74% success receiving back to goal) and aerial duel success (81%) occupy defenders, creating space for Oroz and the wingers. Budimir’s work rate pressing centre-backs (10.6 pressures per 90) sets Osasuna’s defensive tone from the front. Budimir’s relationship with Croatian teammates (none currently) provides comfort; his international experience (2022 World Cup) provides big-game composure. Budimir’s contract runs through 2029, with Osasuna rejecting January 2026 approaches. Budimir’s performance against Valencia in 2025—scoring a hat-trick, all headers—demonstrated his aerial dominance.
2. Rubén García
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Levante, Sporting Gijón (loan), Osasuna
Transfer Fee: £3 million (2022)
Rubén García has become Osasuna’s primary wide creator, providing Spanish dribbling, crossing, and creativity from the left flank across four seasons at the club. The 31-year-old’s dribbling (3.6 successful take-ons per 90) and finishing (7 goals in 2025/26) provide consistent threat. His creativity (8 assists) and crossing (38% accuracy) lead the team’s chance creation. García’s defensive work rate—tracking full-backs (1.7 tackles per 90)—meets Arrasate’s demands. García’s relationship with the club—over 150 appearances—provides emotional connection. García’s contract runs through 2029.
3. Kike Barja
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Osasuna B
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Kike Barja has provided wide depth following his graduation from Osasuna B, offering Spanish work rate, crossing, and versatility across both wings. The 28-year-old’s finishing (4 goals in 2025/26) and creativity (3 assists) provide functional depth. Barja’s contract runs through 2029.
4. Raúl García de Haro
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Girona, Mirandés (loan), Osasuna
Transfer Fee: £2 million (2024)
Raúl García de Haro has provided striker depth following his arrival from Girona, offering Spanish finishing and physical presence as Budimir’s understudy. The 25-year-old’s finishing (5 goals in 2025/26 in limited minutes) and hold-up play (68% success) provide functional depth. García de Haro’s contract runs through 2029.
5. Iker Benito
Nationality: Spanish
Former Clubs: Osasuna B
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Iker Benito has provided emergency wide depth following development with Osasuna B. The 24-year-old’s contract runs through 2028.
6. Dimitrios Stamatakis
Nationality: Greek
Former Clubs: Osasuna B
Transfer Fee: Academy graduate
Dimitrios Stamatakis has graduated from Osasuna B to emergency forward depth following promising development. The 22-year-old’s contract runs through 2029.
Conclusion
Osasuna’s 2025/26 squad represents the most resilient and tactically coherent group assembled during Jagoba Arrasate’s transformative tenure, a testament to the club’s academy production (David García, Moncayola, Oroz, Cruz), intelligent recruitment (Budimir, Catena, Mojica), and the unbreakable bond between squad and supporters. The defence, anchored by David García’s Navarrese aerial dominance and Alejandro Catena’s Spanish composure, provides platform for Osasuna’s high-intensity, organised system. The midfield, dominated by Jon Moncayola’s work rate and Aimar Oroz’s creativity, controls matches through pressing, physicality, and technical quality. The attack, headlined by Ante Budimir’s Croatian finishing and Rubén García’s wide creativity, carries genuine goal threat against any opponent. Crucially, Osasuna has balanced immediate competitiveness with financial sustainability; Oroz, Moncayola, and David García represent significant resale value while contributing immediately, and the Tajonar academy production line shows no signs of slowing. The looming challenge involves maintaining European qualification contention (Europa Conference League places) despite competing with financially superior clubs. Yet El Sadar’s legendary, intimidating atmosphere—amplified by supporters who remember the club’s Copa del Rey final appearances and darker days in Segunda—provides emotional fuel. Osasuna does not hope merely to compete; they expect to trouble any opponent who visits Pamplona. This squad appears equipped to deliver another top-half finish, continuing the club’s transformation into La Liga’s most consistent overachievers. Gora Osasuna.
