Javier López Vallejo
Encyclopedia
Javier López Vallejo is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Kavala F.C. in Greece
, as a goalkeeper.
, Navarre
, López Vallejo began his career at hometown CA Osasuna
, making his first appearance for the main side not yet 19, on 15 May 1994, in a 3–0 home win over Sporting de Gijón
, although the Navarre
se side was already relegated. He became an undisputed starter from 1995–96 onwards.
He signed for Villarreal CF
in 1999, alongside teammate Jesús Unanua
(also a goalkeeper), appearing in all the matches during 1999–2000, as the side returned to the topflight
after a one-year absence, and maintaining first-choice status the following two seasons.
With the signing of José Manuel Reina in 2002 and the subsequent arrival of imports Sebastián Viera
and Mariano Barbosa
, however, Vallejo was consecutively demoted to backup and third-choice. In order to search more playing opportunities, he joined Recreativo de Huelva
on loan for 2006–07, where he played the majority of the Andalusia
ns matches.
In 2007–08, López Vallejo signed for Real Zaragoza
on a free transfer, where he would backup former Real Madrid
and Spanish international
César
(two matches played). As the latter moved to Tottenham Hotspur
in August 2008, he became first-choice, with Zaragoza now playing in the second level, and was instrumental as the Aragon
ese immediately returned to the topflight.
López Vallejo started 2009–10
on the bench, then became first-choice over Juan Pablo Carrizo
; however, he lost his position in January 2010, with new coach José Aurelio Gay
and, on the 19th, was released by mutual consent. He immediately found a new club, joining Levadiakos F.C. in Greece
, alongside compatriot Enrique Sola
, from former club Osasuna.
Spain U17
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
footballer who plays for Kavala F.C. in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, as a goalkeeper.
Football career
Born in PamplonaPamplona
Pamplona is the historial capital city of Navarre, in Spain, and of the former kingdom of Navarre.The city is famous worldwide for the San Fermín festival, from July 6 to 14, in which the running of the bulls is one of the main attractions...
, Navarre
Navarre
Navarre , officially the Chartered Community of Navarre is an autonomous community in northern Spain, bordering the Basque Country, La Rioja, and Aragon in Spain and Aquitaine in France...
, López Vallejo began his career at hometown CA Osasuna
CA Osasuna
Club Atlético Osasuna, known as Osasuna, is a Spanish football team based in Iruñea-Pamplona, in the autonomous community of Navarre.Founded in 1920, it currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at the 19,553-capacity Estadio Reyno de Navarra...
, making his first appearance for the main side not yet 19, on 15 May 1994, in a 3–0 home win over Sporting de Gijón
Sporting de Gijón
Real Sporting de Gijón, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club from Gijón, Asturias. Founded in 1 June 1905, it currently plays in Spanish first division....
, although the Navarre
Navarre
Navarre , officially the Chartered Community of Navarre is an autonomous community in northern Spain, bordering the Basque Country, La Rioja, and Aragon in Spain and Aquitaine in France...
se side was already relegated. He became an undisputed starter from 1995–96 onwards.
He signed for Villarreal CF
Villarreal CF
Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. , usually abbreviated to Villarreal CF or just Villarreal, is a Spanish Primera División football club based in Vila-real, a city in the province of Castellón within the Valencian Community...
in 1999, alongside teammate Jesús Unanua
Jesús Unanua
Jesús Unanua Becerril is a former Spanish footballer, who played as a goalkeeper.-Football career:Unanua began his professional career with hometown's CA Osasuna, playing 13 La Liga matches in 1989–90; however, he did not manage to become first-choice...
(also a goalkeeper), appearing in all the matches during 1999–2000, as the side returned to the topflight
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
after a one-year absence, and maintaining first-choice status the following two seasons.
With the signing of José Manuel Reina in 2002 and the subsequent arrival of imports Sebastián Viera
Sebastián Viera
Mario Sebastián Viera Galaín is an Uruguayan professional footballer who plays for Junior Barranquilla in Colombia, as a goalkeeper.-Club career:...
and Mariano Barbosa
Mariano Barbosa
Mariano Damián Barbosa is an Argentine footballer who plays for UD Las Palmas in Spain, as a goalkeeper.-Club career:Barbosa started his career with Club Atlético Banfield in 2002...
, however, Vallejo was consecutively demoted to backup and third-choice. In order to search more playing opportunities, he joined Recreativo de Huelva
Recreativo de Huelva
Real Club Recreativo de Huelva, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Huelva, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 23 December 1889, it is the oldest football team in Spain, and currently plays in the second division, holding home games at Estadio Nuevo Colombino, which has a...
on loan for 2006–07, where he played the majority of the Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
ns matches.
In 2007–08, López Vallejo signed for Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza, S.A.D. is a Spanish association football team from Zaragoza in Spain. Founded on 18 March 1932, Real Zaragoza have spent the majority of their 78 year history in the Spanish top-flight. Real Zaragoza are Spain's 9th highest ranked team in overall league points...
on a free transfer, where he would backup former Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
and Spanish international
Spain national football team
The Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...
César
César Sánchez
César Sánchez Domínguez , known as César or Sánchez, is a Spanish footballer who plays for Villarreal CF as a goalkeeper.-Valladolid / Real Madrid:...
(two matches played). As the latter moved to Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
in August 2008, he became first-choice, with Zaragoza now playing in the second level, and was instrumental as the Aragon
Aragon
Aragon is a modern autonomous community in Spain, coextensive with the medieval Kingdom of Aragon. Located in northeastern Spain, the Aragonese autonomous community comprises three provinces : Huesca, Zaragoza, and Teruel. Its capital is Zaragoza...
ese immediately returned to the topflight.
López Vallejo started 2009–10
2009–10 La Liga
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on the bench, then became first-choice over Juan Pablo Carrizo
Juan Pablo Carrizo
Juan Pablo Carrizo is an Argentine football goalkeeper who plays for Lazio in the Italian Serie A.-River Plate:Carrizo made his debut with River Plate on January 29, 2006, against Tiro Federal, keeping a clean sheet in River's 5–0 win...
; however, he lost his position in January 2010, with new coach José Aurelio Gay
José Aurelio Gay
José Aurelio Gay López is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a midfielder, and a current coach.Gay was associated with Zaragoza throughout his career, serving the club as both a player and manager.-Playing career:...
and, on the 19th, was released by mutual consent. He immediately found a new club, joining Levadiakos F.C. in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, alongside compatriot Enrique Sola
Enrique Sola
Enrique 'Kike' Sola Clemente is a Spanish footballer who plays for CA Osasuna as a forward.-Club career:...
, from former club Osasuna.
Honours
Spain U16- UEFA European Under-16 Football ChampionshipUEFA European Under-17 Football ChampionshipThe UEFA U-17 Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. From 1982 to 2001 it was an Under-16 event.This meeting serves as a preliminary competition for the FIFA U-17 World Cup every other year....
: 19911991 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship-Semi-finals:-Third place match:-Final:-References:**...
Spain U17
- FIFA U-17 World CupFIFA U-17 World CupThe FIFA U-17 World Cup, founded as the FIFA U-16 World Championship, later changed to the FIFA U-17 World Championship and known by its current name since 2007, is the world championship of association football for male players under the age of 17 organized by Fédération Internationale de Football...
: Runner-up 19911991 FIFA U-17 World ChampionshipThe 1991 FIFA U-17 World Championship was held in the cities of Florence, Montecatini, Viareggio, Massa, Carrara, and Livorno in Italy between 16 August and 31 August 1991...