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Juan Rafael Fuentes
Spanish footballer
Juan Rafael Fuentes Hernández (born 5 January 1990) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a left-back.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Juan Rafael Fuentes Hernández | ||
| Date of birth | (1990-01-05) 5 January 1990 (age 34) | ||
| Place of birth | Córdoba, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Left-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Córdoba | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2009 | Córdoba B | 33 | (0) |
| 2009–2013 | Córdoba | 113 | (2) |
| 2013–2016 | Espanyol | 67 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Osasuna | 17 | (0) |
| 2018 | Nottingham Forest | 1 | (0) |
| Total | 231 | (2) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Córdoba
Born in Córdoba, Andalusia, Fuentes made his professional debut with hometown club Córdoba CF on 10 October 2009, appearing in a 1–1 away draw against Real Murcia CF in the Segunda División.[1] He was a first-team regular over the course of four seasons at that level, featuring in 30 games in 2011–12 (all starts) and 35 the following campaign.[2]
Fuentes scored his first goal as a senior on 30 March 2013, helping the hosts to defeat CE Sabadell FC 3–0.[3]
Espanyol
Fuentes joined La Liga side RCD Espanyol on 19 June 2013, on a four-year deal.[4] He played his first match in the top flight on 19 August, starting in a 2–2 draw at RC Celta de Vigo.[5]
Osasuna
On 11 August 2016, Fuentes signed for CA Osasuna also in the top tier.[6] The following 27 July, after suffering relegation, he terminated his contract.[7]
Nottingham Forest
On 8 February 2018, after six months without a club, Fuentes signed with Nottingham Forest which was managed by countryman Aitor Karanka.[8] His only Championship appearance of the season took place on 24 April, when he played the first half of the 3–0 home win over Barnsley before breaking his leg.[9][10]
Fuentes announced his retirement in December 2019, aged 29.[11]
- "La falta de puntería condena al Murcia al sexto empate consecutivo" [Lack of aim condemns Murcia to sixth draw in a row]. Marca (in Spanish). 10 October 2009. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
- "Fuentes ficha por el Espanyol tras jugar 113 partidos con el Córdoba" [Fuentes signs for Espanyol after playing 113 matches with Córdoba]. Diario Córdoba (in Spanish). 19 June 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- "Córdoba CF – Sabadell, la victoria rinde tributo a Juanín" [Córdoba CF – Sabadell, win pays respects to Juanín] (in Spanish). Vavel. 30 March 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- "El Espanyol ficha a Abraham González y Juan Rafael Fuentes" [Espanyol sign Abraham González and Juan Rafael Fuentes] (in Spanish). Goal. 19 June 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
- "Charles makes instant Celta impact". ESPN FC. 19 August 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- "Fuentes, nuevo jugador de Osasuna" [Fuentes, new player of Osasuna] (in Spanish). CA Osasuna. 11 August 2016. Archived from the original on 28 July 2017. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
- "Osasuna rescinde su relación contractual con Fuentes" [Osasuna rescind their contractual relationship with Fuentes] (in Spanish). CA Osasuna. 27 July 2017. Archived from the original on 28 July 2017. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- "Nottingham Forest sign Stefanos Kapino and Juan Rafael Fuentes". Sky Sports. 8 February 2018. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
- "Nottingham Forest 3–0 Barnsley". BBC Sport. 24 April 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
- Taylor, Paul (15 May 2018). "Nottingham Forest remain 'in discussions' with Juan Fuentes as he looks to recover from broken leg". Nottingham Post. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- Luque, Ignacio (16 December 2019). "Juan Rafael Fuentes, ex del Córdoba CF, anuncia su retirada" [Juan Rafael Fuentes, formerly of Córdoba CF, announces his retirement]. Diario Córdoba (in Spanish). Retrieved 12 April 2024.
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