Jozabed

Jozabed Sánchez Ruiz (born 8 March 1991), known simply as Jozabed (Spanish pronunciation: [xoθaˈβeð]), is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Girona FC on loan from RC Celta de Vigo as a central midfielder.

This article uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Sánchez and the second or maternal family name is Ruiz.

Jozabed

Jozabed with Celta in 2017
Personal information
Full name	Jozabed Sánchez Ruiz
Date of birth	(1991-03-08) 8 March 1991
Place of birth	Mairena del Alcor, Spain
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position(s)	Midfielder
Club information
Current team	Girona (on loan from Celta)
Number	22
Youth career
	Sevilla
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2010–2011	Sevilla C	30	(5)
2011–2013	Sevilla B	56	(12)
2013	Ponferradina	3	(0)
2013–2014	Jaén	36	(4)
2014–2016	Rayo Vallecano	50	(11)
2016–2017	Fulham	7	(0)
2017	→ Celta (loan)	19	(2)
2017–	Celta	44	(0)
2019–	→ Girona (loan)	12	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 1 March 2020

Club career

Early years

Born in Mairena del Alcor, Province of Seville, Jozabed finished his formation in Sevilla FC's youth ranks, and made his senior debut in 2010–11 with the C-team. He was promoted to the reserves in the summer of 2012.

On 1 February 2013, Jozabed terminated his contract with the Andalusians and joined SD Ponferradina.[1][2] He appeared in his first game as a professional eight days later, playing the last 30 minutes in a 0–3 away defeat against Villarreal CF for the Segunda División.[3]

On 9 July 2013, Jozabed returned to his native region by signing with Real Jaén also in the second level.[4] He made his official debut on 18 August, scoring in a 1–2 home loss to SD Eibar.[5]

Rayo Vallecano

On 20 June 2014, after Jaén's relegation, Jozabed moved to La Liga with Rayo Vallecano after agreeing to a three-year deal.[6] He made his debut in the competition on 4 October, coming on as a late substitute in a 0–2 home loss against FC Barcelona.[7]

Jozabed scored his first goal in the Spanish top flight on 4 January 2015, netting his team's first in a 2–1 win at RCD Espanyol.[8]

Fulham

On 12 August 2016, Jozabed moved abroad for the first time in his career, after agreeing to a three-year contract with Championship club Fulham for an undisclosed fee.[9] His first match took place four days later, when he replaced Floyd Ayité in a 1–1 draw away to Leeds United.[10]

Celta

On 13 January 2017, Jozabed was loaned to RC Celta de Vigo of the Spanish top tier until June.[11] On 4 July, he signed a permanent four-year deal.[12]

On 26 August 2019, after being deemed surplus to requirements by Fran Escribá,[13] Jozabed was loaned to Girona FC in the second division for one year.[14]

Career statistics

As of match played 18 May 2019[15]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Sevilla B	2011–12	Segunda División B	35	7	—		—		—		35	7
	2012–13	Segunda División B	21	5	—		—		—		21	5
	Total		56	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	56	12
Ponferradina	2012–13	Segunda División	3	0	0	0	—		—		3	0
Jaén	2013–14	Segunda División	36	4	3	1	—		—		39	5
Rayo Vallecano	2014–15	La Liga	23	1	2	1	—		—		25	2
	2015–16	La Liga	27	10	2	0	—		—		29	10
	Total		50	11	4	1	0	0	0	0	54	12
Fulham	2016–17	Championship	7	0	0	0	1	0	—		8	0
Celta	2016–17 (loan)	La Liga	19	2	1	0	—		8[lower-alpha 1]	0	28	2
	2017–18	La Liga	24	0	3	0	—		—		27	0
	2018–19	La Liga	20	0	1	0	—		—		21	0
	Total		63	2	5	0	0	0	8	0	76	2
Career total			215	30	12	2	1	0	8	0	236	32

1. Appearances in the Europa League

References

1. "Jozabed Sánchez rescinde su contrato y se marcha a la SD Ponferradina" [Jozabed Sánchez terminates his contract and goes to SD Ponferradina] (in Spanish). Sevilla FC. 1 February 2013. Archived from the original on 10 April 2013. Retrieved 4 May 2013.
2. "La Ponferradina completa su plantilla con Saúl y Jozabed" [Ponferradina complete roster with Saúl and Jozabed]. Marca (in Spanish). 1 February 2013. Retrieved 4 May 2013.
3. "Perbet protagonista en la goleada del Villarreal" [Perbet the protagonist in Villarreal's routing]. Marca (in Spanish). 9 February 2013. Retrieved 4 May 2013.
4. "Real Jaén, contratados Álex Cruz, Jozabed y Víctor Curto" [Real Jaén: Álex Cruz, Jozabed and Víctor Curto signed] (in Spanish). esFutbol. 9 July 2013. Archived from the original on 14 July 2013. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
5. "El Jaén muere en la orilla" [Jaén die on the shore]. Marca (in Spanish). 18 August 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
6. "El Rayo se refuerza con Jozabed Sánchez" [Rayo bolster with Jozabed Sánchez]. Marca (in Spanish). 20 June 2014. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
7. "Lionel Messi and Neymar on target as Barcelona ease past Rayo Vallecano". ESPN FC. 4 October 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
8. "Rayo claim comeback win". ESPN FC. 4 January 2015. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
9. "Jozabed arrives". Fulham F.C. 12 August 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
10. "Leeds United 1–1 Fulham". BBC Sport. 16 August 2016. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
11. "Fichaje | El RC Celta enriquece su propuesta con calidad y definición: Jozabed Sánchez" [Signing | RC Celta bolster their approach with quality and sharpness: Jozabed Sánchez] (in Spanish). Celta Vigo. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
12. "Jozabed será celeste las próximas 4 temporadas" [Jozabed will be sky blue the following 4 seasons] (in Spanish). Celta Vigo. 4 July 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
13. "Jozabed entrena a la espera de destino" [Jozabed trains awaiting destination]. Atlántico Diario (in Spanish). 22 August 2019. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
14. "Jozabed jugará cedido en el Girona" [Jozabed will play on loan at Girona] (in Spanish). Celta Vigo. 26 August 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
15. Jozabed at Soccerway

External links

• Jozabed at BDFutbol
• Jozabed at Futbolme (in Spanish)