Jozabed


Jozabed Sánchez Ruiz, known simply as Jozabed, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Girona FC on loan from RC Celta de Vigo as a central midfielder.

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

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. 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.
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.

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. His first match took place four days later, when he replaced Floyd Ayité in a 1–1 draw away to Leeds United.

Celta

On 13 January 2017, Jozabed was loaned to RC Celta de Vigo of the Spanish top tier until June. On 4 July, he signed a permanent four-year deal.
On 26 August 2019, after being deemed surplus to requirements by Fran Escribá, Jozabed was loaned to Girona FC in the second division for one year.

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