Joselu
Encyclopedia
José Luís Sanmartín Mato, aka Joselu (born 27 March 1990), is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Real Madrid Castilla
as a striker.
, Germany
, and attended school in the country for four years, when his family returned to Spain
. He has two older sisters.
, with the Galicians then in the second division
, late in the 2008–09 season. Since the age of only 14, he started appearing with the B team
, in the third level
.
Late in the 2009 summer, he was purchased by Real Madrid
, being immediately loaned to his former team for a further season. He was relatively used during the second division campaign
, but only found the net four times as the team finished in 12th position.
Joselu was Real Madrid Castilla
's top scorer in the 2010–11 season
, alongside Álvaro Morata
, but the team failed to promote in the playoffs
. On 21 May 2011, he made his first-team – and La Liga
– debut, replacing Karim Benzema
for the last ten minutes of a home fixture against UD Almería
; he scored almost immediately off a Cristiano Ronaldo
cross, making it 8–1 for the hosts.
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 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....
as a striker.
Early life
Joselu was born in StuttgartStuttgart
Stuttgart is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. The sixth-largest city in Germany, Stuttgart has a population of 600,038 while the metropolitan area has a population of 5.3 million ....
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, and attended school in the country for four years, when his family returned to Spain
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...
. He has two older sisters.
Football career
Joselu played his two first professional matches for local Celta de VigoCelta de Vigo
Real Club Celta de Vigo , simply referred to as Celta Vigo, is a Spanish professional football club based in Vigo, Galicia, currently playing in the Segunda División. It was founded on March 28, 1923 following the merger of Real Vigo Sporting and Real Fortuna Foot-ball Club.Nicknamed Los Celestes ,...
, with the Galicians then in 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:...
, late in the 2008–09 season. Since the age of only 14, he started appearing with the B team
Celta de Vigo B
Real Club Celta de Vigo, S.A.D. "B" is Celta Vigo's B team. They are traditionally known as Celta Turista because it was Turista that replaced Gran Peña as Celta's B team.-History:...
, 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...
.
Late in the 2009 summer, he was purchased by 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...
, being immediately loaned to his former team for a further season. He was relatively used during the second division campaign
2009–10 Segunda División
The 2009–10 Segunda División was made up of the following teams:-League table:||rowspan=15 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|-2009–10 Results:To read this table, the home team is listed in the left-hand column....
, but only found the net four times as the team finished in 12th position.
Joselu was 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....
's top scorer in the 2010–11 season
2010–11 Segunda División B
The 2010–11 Segunda División B season is the 80th since its establishment. The first matches of the season were played on 28 August 2010, and the season ended on 26 June 2011 with the promotion play-off finals.- Group 1:...
, alongside Álvaro Morata
Álvaro Morata
Álvaro Borja Morata Martín is a Spanish footballer who plays for Real Madrid Castilla as a striker.-Club career:...
, but the team failed to promote in the playoffs
2010–11 Segunda División Play-Off
The Segunda División playoffs are the Final playoffs for promotion to the Liga Adelante. The four first placed teams in each of the four Segunda División B groups play the Playoffs de Ascenso and the four last placed teams in Segunda División are relegated to Segunda División B.-Format:The four...
. On 21 May 2011, he made his first-team – 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, replacing Karim Benzema
Karim Benzema
Karim Benzema is a French international footballer who currently plays for Real Madrid in the Spanish La Liga. He primarily plays as a striker whose influence can extend out to the wings and is known for his technical ability, powerful style of play, and vast goal-scoring ability...
for the last ten minutes of a home fixture against UD Almería
UD Almería
Unión Deportiva Almería, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Almería, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1989 as Almería Club de Fútbol, it currently plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos, with a 22,000-seat...
; he scored almost immediately off a Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, OIH, , commonly known as Cristiano Ronaldo, is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a winger or striker for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and is the captain of the Portuguese national team...
cross, making it 8–1 for the hosts.
Club
- Last update: 27 November 2011
Club Season League Cup Europe Total Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Celta B Celta de Vigo BReal Club Celta de Vigo, S.A.D. "B" is Celta Vigo's B team. They are traditionally known as Celta Turista because it was Turista that replaced Gran Peña as Celta's B team.-History:...2004–05 14 0 — — 14 0 2005–06 15 0 — — 15 0 2006–07 11 0 — — 11 0 2007–08 23 5 — — 23 5 2008–09 21 3 — — 21 3 Total 84 8 |— 84 8 Celta Celta de VigoReal Club Celta de Vigo , simply referred to as Celta Vigo, is a Spanish professional football club based in Vigo, Galicia, currently playing in the Segunda División. It was founded on March 28, 1923 following the merger of Real Vigo Sporting and Real Fortuna Foot-ball Club.Nicknamed Los Celestes ,...2008–09 2 0 0 0 — 2 0 2009–10 2009–10 Segunda DivisiónThe 2009–10 Segunda División was made up of the following teams:-League table:||rowspan=15 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|-2009–10 Results:To read this table, the home team is listed in the left-hand column....24 4 4 0 — 28 4 Total 26 4 4 0 Real Madrid B Real Madrid CastillaReal 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....
2010–11 2010–11 Segunda División BThe 2010–11 Segunda División B season is the 80th since its establishment. The first matches of the season were played on 28 August 2010, and the season ended on 26 June 2011 with the promotion play-off finals.- Group 1:...36 14 — — 36 14 2011–12 2011–12 Segunda División BThe 2011–12 Segunda División B season is the 81st since its establishment. The first matches of the season were played on 20 August 2011, and the season is scheduled to end on 24 June 2012 with the promotion play-off finals.-Group 1:...14 8 — — 14 8 Total 50 22 |— 50 22 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...2010–11 2010–11 La LigaThe 2010–11 La Liga season was the 80th since its establishment. The campaign began on 28 August 2010 and ended on 21 May 2011. A total of 20 teams contested the league, 17 of which already contested in the 2009–10 season and three of which were promoted from the Segunda División...1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 Total 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 Career totals 161 35 4 0 0 0 165 35