News
MON 15.02.2016
- He was born in Mairena del Alcor (Seville) on 8 March 1991.
- He is the first footballer from the town to ever play in the Liga BBVA.
- He joined the Sevilla FC youth academy aged eight, after taking his first steps in the game in his hometown.
- He had stints at both SD Ponferradina and Real Jaen before joining Rayo Vallecano.
- He made his Liga BBVA debut in the game between Rayo Vallecano and FC Barcelona in Matchday 7 last season.
- His footballing role models are Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta.
- He has scored nine goals so far this season, more than any other midfielder in Europe's top five leagues.
- His goalscoring statistics this season are a career best.
- Rayo coach Paco Jemez did not hesitate to describe him as Roberto Trashorras' natural successor at the Franjirrojos.
- Mairena town council named its local football stadium after him.
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