Javier Paredes
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Javier Paredes Arango is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Real Zaragoza
in the Spanish first division
, as a left defender.
, and being relegated from the second division
in 2002–03, Paredes left for two additional seasons in Real Madrid
's B-side, Real Madrid Castilla
, with the side by then in the third level
.
In 2005–06
, Paredes joined another Madrid
outfit, Getafe CF
, and made his official - and La Liga
- debut on 28 August 2005, in a 2–0 away win against Real Sociedad
. He would only appear in seven contests that season, barred by first-choice Mariano Pernía, but would be the undisputed starter in the following, as the Argentine
left for Atlético de Madrid.
In 2007–08, Paredes joined Aragon
's Real Zaragoza
, agreeing on a five-year deal. Initially backing up Juanfran
, he finished the season as first-choice, as Zaragoza eventually got relegated. He was the undisputed starter in the following season, with the club immediately promoting back.
Pushed by new signing Ivan Obradović, Paredes only appeared in 20 league games in the 2009–10 season
, still being the most utilized left-back as Zaragoza retained its top division status. In the summer, he was deemed surplus to requirements by manager José Aurelio Gay
, being limited to training. In early September 2010, during a training session, both got involved in a serious argument that nearly evolved to a physical confrontation; subsequently, the player was suspended by the club, being reinstated - and inserted in the starting XI - in November, as Gay was sacked and replaced by Mexican
Javier Aguirre
.
Spain
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footballer who plays 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...
in the Spanish first division
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...
, as a left defender.
Football career
After starting playing football at hometown club Real OviedoReal Oviedo
Real Oviedo is a Spanish football club based in Oviedo, in the autonomous community of Asturias. Founded on 26 March 1926, it currently plays in Segunda División B - Group 2....
, and being relegated from the second division
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
in 2002–03, Paredes left for two additional seasons in 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...
's B-side, Real Madrid Castilla
Real Madrid Castilla
Real Madrid Castilla is a Spanish football team that plays in the Segunda División B. It is the reserve team of Real Madrid. They play their home games at Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium....
, with the side by then in the third level
Segunda División B
Segunda División B is the third level of the Spanish football league system. It is administered by the RFEF. The top two levels are La Liga, also referred to as the Primera División, and the Segunda División. Immediately below Segunda División B is the Tercera Division...
.
In 2005–06
2005–06 La Liga
* Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Betis* Cádiz CF* Celta de Vigo* Deportivo Alaves* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Málaga CF* RCD Mallorca* CA Osasuna* Racing de Santander* Real Madrid* Real Sociedad* Sevilla FC...
, Paredes joined another Madrid
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
outfit, Getafe CF
Getafe CF
Getafe Club de Fútbol is a Spanish La Liga football club based in Getafe, a city in the Madrid metropolitan area, founded in 1946 and refounded in 1983.In the top level since 2004-05, it holds home games at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez....
, and made his official - and La Liga
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...
- debut on 28 August 2005, in a 2–0 away win against Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in the city of San Sebastián, Basque Country, founded on 7 September 1909...
. He would only appear in seven contests that season, barred by first-choice Mariano Pernía, but would be the undisputed starter in the following, as the Argentine
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
left for Atlético de Madrid.
In 2007–08, Paredes joined 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...
's 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...
, agreeing on a five-year deal. Initially backing up Juanfran
Juan Francisco García
Juan Francisco García García, aka Juanfran , is a Spanish footballer who plays for Levante UD as a left defender.-Club career:...
, he finished the season as first-choice, as Zaragoza eventually got relegated. He was the undisputed starter in the following season, with the club immediately promoting back.
Pushed by new signing Ivan Obradović, Paredes only appeared in 20 league games in the 2009–10 season
2009–10 La Liga
- Personnel and sponsoring :- Before the start of the season :- During the season :-League table:||rowspan=1 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|||rowspan=1 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|...
, still being the most utilized left-back as Zaragoza retained its top division status. In the summer, he was deemed surplus to requirements by manager 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:...
, being limited to training. In early September 2010, during a training session, both got involved in a serious argument that nearly evolved to a physical confrontation; subsequently, the player was suspended by the club, being reinstated - and inserted in the starting XI - in November, as Gay was sacked and replaced by Mexican
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
Javier Aguirre
Javier Aguirre
Javier Aguirre Onaindía , popularly nicknamed El Vasco , is a Mexican football manager and former midfielder. He was also a member of the Mexico national team and later became manager in two different occasions, but resigned after the 2010 FIFA World Cup...
.