Borja Baston
Born: August 25, 1992 (age 31)
Height: 6' 3" (191cm)
Weight: 12st 13lb (82kg)
Hometown: Madrid, Spain
Nationality:
Spanish
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Position: Striker
![Borja Baston Borja Baston](https://b.smimg.net/df11/67037289.png)
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Career History | ||
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Youth | 2001-2009 | Atletico Madrid |
Senior | 2009-2011 | Atletico Madrid B |
2010-2016 | Atletico Madrid | |
→ 2013-2014 | Deportivo La Coruna (loan) | |
→ 2014 | Real Zaragoza (loan) | |
→ 2015-2016 | Eibar (loan) | |
2016-2020 | Swansea City | |
→ 2017-2018 | Malaga (loan) | |
2020 | Aston Villa |
Sports Mole has 93 articles about Borja Baston. Articles 1 to 40:
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Preview: Pachuca vs. Monterrey - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Liga MX clash between Pachuca and Monterrey, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
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Preview: Espanyol vs. Real Oviedo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Segunda Division clash between Espanyol and Real Oviedo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
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Preview: Real Oviedo vs. Espanyol - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Segunda Division clash between Real Oviedo and Espanyol, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 14, 10:00
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Preview: Real Oviedo vs. Eibar - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Segunda Division clash between Real Oviedo and Eibar, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 6, 19:10
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Preview: Real Oviedo vs. Atletico Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Copa del Rey clash between Real Oviedo and Atletico Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 2, 18:00
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Preview: Real Oviedo vs. UD Ibiza - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Segunda Division clash between Real Oviedo and UD Ibiza, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 27, 15:37
![Dejan Lovren celebrates scoring for Liverpool against Napoli in the Champions League on November 27, 2019. Dejan Lovren celebrates scoring for Liverpool against Napoli in the Champions League on November 27, 2019.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Dejan Lovren still doubtful as Liverpool host Aston Villa
Jurgen Klopp has just two fit centre-backs in Virgil Van Dijk and Joe Gomez.
Jul 3, 19:56
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Thursday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Matteo Guendouzi, Sadio Mane, Antoine Griezmann
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Thursday, July 2.
Jul 2, 12:07
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Transfer latest: Mohamed Salah discusses Liverpool future
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jul 2, 07:57
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Aston Villa: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2020
Keep track of all of Aston Villa's confirmed summer transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jul 1, 15:05
![Atletico Madrid's Hector Herrera in action with Real Valladolid's Mohammed Salisu in La Liga on October 6, 2019 Atletico Madrid's Hector Herrera in action with Real Valladolid's Mohammed Salisu in La Liga on October 6, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tuesday's Transfer Talk Update: Mohammed Salisu, Scott McTominay, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 28, 07:57
![Aston Villa striker Borja Baston pictured on February 22, 2020 Aston Villa striker Borja Baston pictured on February 22, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Report: Borja Baston set for Aston Villa exit
A report claims that Borja Baston's time at Aston Villa could be coming to an early end, with Real Zaragoza interested in striking a deal should they earn promotion.
Apr 27, 19:23
![Aston Villa's Jack Grealish reacts on January 21, 2020 Aston Villa's Jack Grealish reacts on January 21, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Aston Villa's most valuable players
Sports Mole takes a look at the most valuable players in the Aston Villa squad.
Mar 28, 11:36
![Borja Baston in action for Swansea City in 2016 Borja Baston in action for Swansea City in 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Borja Baston in line to make Aston Villa debut against Tottenham Hotspur
The striker signed for Villa on transfer deadline day.
Feb 14, 17:39
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Saturday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Odion Ighalo, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Saturday, February 1.
Feb 1, 11:07
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Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Harry Maguire, Odion Ighalo
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Feb 1, 06:57
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Aston Villa 'turned down Odion Ighalo before Manchester United move'
Aston Villa reportedly rejected the chance to sign Odion Ighalo from Shanghai Shenhua 24 hours before the 30-year-old completed his loan move to Manchester United.
Feb 1, 00:05
![Borja Baston in action for Swansea City in 2016 Borja Baston in action for Swansea City in 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Aston Villa snap up Borja Baston from Swansea
The Spaniard has left Swansea on a free transfer.
Jan 31, 23:27
![Borja Baston in action for Swansea City in 2016 Borja Baston in action for Swansea City in 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Borja Baston on course to join Aston Villa on a free
Borja Baston has scored six goals this season.
Jan 31, 20:03
![Swansea City's Yan Dhanda in action with Charlton Athletic's Ben Dempsey on January 2, 2020 Swansea City's Yan Dhanda in action with Charlton Athletic's Ben Dempsey on January 2, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Charlton lose to Swansea in first game since takeover
Yan Dhanda got the only goal of the game at the Liberty Stadium.
Jan 2, 22:01
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Aston Villa: Transfer ins and outs - January 2020
Keep track of all of Aston Villa's confirmed January transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jan 1, 00:02
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Preview: Brentford vs. Swansea City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Championship clash between Brentford and Swansea City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Dec 24, 19:45
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Aleksandar Mitrovic brace fires in-form Fulham past Swansea
The Serbia striker's brace earned the visitors a fourth straight victory.
Nov 29, 22:01
![Jed Wallace celebrates scoring for Millwall on February 20, 2019 Jed Wallace celebrates scoring for Millwall on February 20, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jed Wallace strike sees Millwall past Swansea
The Lions have claimed 10 points from five matches under Gary Rowett.
Nov 23, 17:30
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Brentford ease to win at Swansea
The Bees had not won away to Swansea in the league since 1995.
Oct 22, 23:21
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Scott Hogan's late winner gifts struggling Stoke first league victory
The striker eased the pressure on under-fire manager Nathan Jones who side beat Swansea 2-1.
Oct 5, 17:37
![Swansea manager Steve Cooper keeps it cool on August 10, 2019 Swansea manager Steve Cooper keeps it cool on August 10, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Swansea boss Steve Cooper slams referee Keith Stroud for "awful decision"
Steve Cooper believed Lucas Boye should have been sent off.
Sep 28, 19:18
![Borja Baston in action for Swansea City in 2016 Borja Baston in action for Swansea City in 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Andy Yiadom salvages point for Reading at Swansea
The Royals wing-back's unstoppable strike earned a hard-fought point and ended their three-game losing streak in the league.
Sep 28, 17:37
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Alfa Semedo scores late winner for Forest to hand Swansea first defeat
The on-loan Benfica striker's winner was his first goal in English football.
Sep 14, 17:12
![Swansea manager Steve Cooper keeps it cool on August 10, 2019 Swansea manager Steve Cooper keeps it cool on August 10, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Cooper praises style of players after Swansea's big win over Birmingham
Striker Borja Baston is the top scorer in the Sky Bet Championship with five goals.
Aug 26, 21:22
![Swansea City's Borja Baston celebrates scoring their third goal with team mates on August 25, 2019 Swansea City's Borja Baston celebrates scoring their third goal with team mates on August 25, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Swansea blitz Birmingham to go joint-top
The Swans have had their best start to a campaign for 41 years.
Aug 25, 14:21
![Swansea manager Steve Cooper keeps it cool on August 10, 2019 Swansea manager Steve Cooper keeps it cool on August 10, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Swansea continue unbeaten start under Steve Cooper
Mark Warburton's QPR are struggling, however.
Aug 21, 21:56
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Steve Cooper: Borja Baston "happy" at Swansea since ending drought
The Spaniard has scored three goals in his first three Championship games.
Aug 17, 18:37
![Borja Baston in action for Swansea City in 2016 Borja Baston in action for Swansea City in 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Borja Baston stars as Swansea earn hard-fought victory over Preston
George Byers was also on target for the Swans in the win against Preston.
Aug 17, 17:41
![Steve Cooper pictured on August 3, 2019 Steve Cooper pictured on August 3, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Cooper has high hopes for Borja
The Spanish striker scored Swansea's equaliser in a 2-1 win over Hull.
Aug 3, 18:28
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Preview: Real Madrid vs. Alaves - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides the team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Real Madrid's La Liga clash with Alaves.
Feb 1, 14:10
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Swansea City forward Borja Baston loaned out to Alaves
Swansea City announce that forward Borja Baston will spend another year away from the club on loan at Spanish side Alaves.
Jul 16, 17:33
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Antoine Griezmann ensures winning start for Atletico Madrid at new home
Antoine Griezmann scores the first goal at Atletico Madrid's new Wanda Metropolitano Stadium to fire his side to a 1-0 victory over Malaga.
Sep 16, 21:37
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Report: Swansea City keen on re-signing Wilfried Bony from Manchester City
Swansea City are weighing up a move to re-sign striker Wilfried Bony from Manchester City, according to reports.
Jul 23, 21:09
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Malaga keen to sign Swansea City forward Borja Baston on loan?
Malaga are reportedly keen on signing Swansea City forward Borja Baston on a season-long loan deal.
Jul 3, 11:39