Jonathan Sesma González
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Jonathan Sesma González (born 14 November 1978 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
, Canary Islands
) is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Asteras Tripoli F.C. in Greece
, usually as a left winger.
- with the exception of the 2000–01 season in the level above
, with Universidad de Las Palmas CF
, suffering relegation - appearing for CD Corralejo
and RCD Mallorca
's B team
.
In the 2001 summer, he joined Córdoba CF
in division two, appearing very rarely over the course of two seasons, also being loaned to two sides in the third tier, former club Universidad LP and AD Ceuta
. Released in 2003, he moved to Cádiz CF
, with which he was an instant hit, scoring 23 goals combined in his first two seasons, and achieving top flight
promotion in his second.
Still with the Gaditanos
, Sesma made his first division debuts on 28 August 2005, in a 1–2 home loss against Real Madrid
, and continue to feature prominently, netting seven goals in 36 contests, but eventually being at the season's end, as second from the bottom
.
In 2007, 28-year old Sesma joined Real Valladolid
, freshly returned to the first division. During his early spell, he too was an undisputed starter: on 22 November 2008, in a 3–0 away defeat of Villarreal CF
, he netted a brace, with all three goals coming before half-time
.
During the 2009–10 campaign
, Sesma suffered from various physical problems, playing 1700 minutes less than in the previous year, and only scoring one goal. Also, the Castile and León
side was relegated, and his contract was not renewed.
In August 2010, at nearly 32, Sesma signed a one-year contract with former team Córdoba. The following season
, he had his first abroad experience, joining nine compatriots at Asteras Tripoli F.C. in Greece
.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria commonly known as Las Palmas is the political capital, jointly with Santa Cruz, the most populous city in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands and the ninth largest city in Spain, with a population of 383,308 in 2010. Nearly half of the people of the island...
, Canary Islands
Canary Islands
The Canary Islands , also known as the Canaries , is a Spanish archipelago located just off the northwest coast of mainland Africa, 100 km west of the border between Morocco and the Western Sahara. The Canaries are a Spanish autonomous community and an outermost region of the European Union...
) is a Spanish
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 Asteras Tripoli 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....
, usually as a left winger.
Football career
Sesma played his early career in the third divisionSegunda 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...
- with the exception of the 2000–01 season in the level above
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:...
, with Universidad de Las Palmas CF
Universidad de Las Palmas CF
Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Club de Fútbol was a Spanish football team based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the Canary Islands...
, suffering relegation - appearing for CD Corralejo
CD Corralejo
Club Deportivo Corralejo is a Spanish football club based in Corralejo, Fuerteventura, in the Canary Islands.-History:*for other "Corralejo", see Corralejo....
and RCD Mallorca
RCD Mallorca
Real Club Deportivo Mallorca is a Spanish football team based on Palma, Majorca, in the Balearic Islands. Founded on 5 March 1916, the team currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at Son Moix....
's B team
RCD Mallorca B
Real Club Deportivo Mallorca B, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Palma, Majorca, in the autonomous community of Balearic Islands. Founded in 1967, it is the reserve team of RCD Mallorca, and plays in Segunda División B – Group 3, holding home matches at Estadio Son Bibiloni, with a...
.
In the 2001 summer, he joined Córdoba CF
Córdoba CF
Córdoba Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Córdoba, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1954, it plays in Segunda División, holding home matches at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel, with a capacity of 18,280 seats....
in division two, appearing very rarely over the course of two seasons, also being loaned to two sides in the third tier, former club Universidad LP and AD Ceuta
AD Ceuta
Asociación Deportiva Ceuta is a Spanish football team based in the autonomous city of Ceuta. Founded in 1996, it plays in Segunda División B – Group 4, holding home matches at Estadio Alfonso Murube, with a capacity of 6,500.-History:...
. Released in 2003, he moved to Cádiz CF
Cádiz CF
Cádiz Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Cádiz, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1910, it currently plays in Segunda División B - Group 4, holding home games at Estadio Ramón de Carranza, with a 22,000-seat capacity.Salvadoran legend Mágico González, who...
, with which he was an instant hit, scoring 23 goals combined in his first two seasons, and achieving top flight
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...
promotion in his second.
Still with the Gaditanos
Cádiz
Cadiz is a city and port in southwestern Spain. It is the capital of the homonymous province, one of eight which make up the autonomous community of Andalusia....
, Sesma made his first division debuts on 28 August 2005, in a 1–2 home loss against 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 continue to feature prominently, netting seven goals in 36 contests, but eventually being at the season's end, as second from the bottom
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...
.
In 2007, 28-year old Sesma joined Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valladolid, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, from where the nickname Pucela is derived....
, freshly returned to the first division. During his early spell, he too was an undisputed starter: on 22 November 2008, in a 3–0 away defeat of 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...
, he netted a brace, with all three goals coming before half-time
Half-time
In some team sports such as association football and rugby, matches are played in two halves. Half-time is the name given to the interval between the two halves of the match...
.
During the 2009–10 campaign
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;"|...
, Sesma suffered from various physical problems, playing 1700 minutes less than in the previous year, and only scoring one goal. Also, the Castile and León
Castile and León
Castile and León is an autonomous community in north-western Spain. It was so constituted in 1983 and it comprises the historical regions of León and Old Castile...
side was relegated, and his contract was not renewed.
In August 2010, at nearly 32, Sesma signed a one-year contract with former team Córdoba. The following season
2011–12 Superleague Greece
The 2011–12 Superleague Greece is the 53rd season of the highest football league of Greece and the sixth under the name Superleague. The season will begin in late August or early September 2011 and will end in May 2012 with the last matches of the European playoff round...
, he had his first abroad experience, joining nine compatriots at Asteras Tripoli 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....
.