Juan Rafael Fuentes


Juan Rafael Fuentes Hernández is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left back.

Club career

Córdoba

Born in Córdoba, Andalusia, Fuentes made his professional debuts with hometown club Córdoba CF on 10 October 2009, appearing in a 1–1 away draw against Real Murcia for the second division championship. He was a first-team regular over the course of four seasons in that level, featuring in 30 games in 2011–12 and 35 the following campaign.
Fuentes scored his first goal as a senior on 30 March 2013, helping the hosts defeat CE Sabadell FC 3–0.

Espanyol

On 19 June 2013, Fuentes joined La Liga side RCD Espanyol on a four-year contract. He played his first match in the top flight on 19 August, starting in a 2–2 draw at RC Celta de Vigo.

Osasuna

On 11 August 2016, Fuentes signed for CA Osasuna also in the top tier. The following 27 July, after suffering relegation, he terminated his contract.

Nottingham Forest

On 8 February 2018, after six months without a club, Fuentes signed with Nottingham Forest which was managed by countryman Aitor Karanka. His only Championship appearance of the season took place on 24 April, when he played the first half of the 3–0 home win against Barnsley.