Osasuna has the most stable squad in European football. A study by the CIES Football Observatory shows that players at the Navarrese club stay for an average of 4.78 years, the highest figure on the continent.
The club's policy of long-term contracts and renewals for performing players has built a solid core. Behind Osasuna are two other Spanish clubs: Real Sociedad, with an average of 4.22 years, and Athletic Club, with 4.17. The European top 10 is completed by teams like Bayern Munich, Rayo Vallecano, Atlético de Madrid and Napoli.
The longest-serving players
Kike Barja and Sergio Herrera are the longest-serving players in the first-team squad, having been there since 2017. Rubén García joined in 2018 and Jon Moncayola in 2019. Lucas Torró and striker Ante Budimir, the team's top scorer, both arrived in 2020, although Torró had previously played for the Pamplona-based side.
The continuity of this group is a cornerstone of the club's sporting project.
Uncertain future for some
This leading position could be challenged in the coming years. Several of the most veteran players, including Rubén García, Lucas Torró and Ante Budimir, see their contracts expire in 2027. The club offered Budimir a renewal months ago, but his future remains unresolved. It is not known whether Osasuna will also propose extending the deals of García and Torró.
Stability has been a key competitive advantage for the Navarrese team. The schedule of upcoming fixtures, where this continuity will be tested, is available in our fixtures section. The outcome of these negotiations will determine if Osasuna retains this distinctive trait in the coming seasons.
