Transfermarkt has published this week the complete squad profile for UD Las Palmas Atlético, the club's reserve team. The data reveals a very young and local squad, with a neutral transfer balance in the current market.
Meanwhile, the UD Las Palmas first team sits seventh in the Segunda División standings with 6 points, after a season start of two wins and one loss. Their next challenge is an important home match against Leganés, who are third in the table, on September 4th.
What does the reserve squad look like?
The Las Palmas Atlético squad consists of 22 players, according to information gathered by the specialized platform Transfermarkt. The average age of the group is 21.8 years, highlighting the team's developmental nature. Only two of these players are foreigners, representing 9.1% of the total, and none are currently full internationals for their country. This profile aligns with the club's philosophy of promoting Canary Island talent and youth academy products.
The team plays its home matches at the Anexo Estadio Gran Canaria, a venue with a capacity of 3,000 spectators. Their transfer market operation balance, according to the same data, stands at +-0, indicating income and expenditure from transfers are balanced for the analyzed period.
What is the first team's context?
The first team's situation provides the immediate framework for the reserves. With 6 points from 3 matchdays, UD Las Palmas is just one point behind the leader, Granada CF. Their offensive and defensive performance is even, with 6 goals scored and 6 conceded, resulting in a zero goal difference. You can follow the competition's progress on our standings page.
The team approaches the next fixture with two confirmed absences on their injuries list: Marvin Park and Ale García. These absences could influence the team's dynamics and potentially open opportunities for in-form reserve team players.
What is the next challenge?
The match against Leganés this Thursday, September 4th, presents a significant test. A positive result would allow UD Las Palmas to close in on the top positions early in the championship. The season's schedule, available in our fixtures section, is full of challenges.
The youth academy, reflected in the Atlético's data, is a fundamental pillar for the club's future. The youth of the reserve squad suggests there is talent in development, ready to make the jump when needed. The match at the Estadio Gran Canaria will kick off at 9:00 PM.
