Juan Carlos Pérez López
Encyclopedia
Juan Carlos Pérez López (born 30 March 1990 in Madrid
), known as Juan Carlos, is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Real Zaragoza
as a left winger.
Known as El Galgo de Boadilla (Greyhound
of Boadilla in English
) for his runs and speed.
signed him to his youth teams.
After two years, Juan Carlos was promoted to Real Madrid Castilla
, going on to appear in two full Segunda División B
seasons with the team. His first goal with the reserves came on 8 November 2009, in a 4–2 home win against Gimnástica de Torrelavega
. On 28 September 2010, he was called-up for a UEFA Champions League
group stage match against AJ Auxerre
, but eventually did not leave the bench in the 1–0 away victory.
On 3 October 2010, Juan Carlos finally made his first appearance for the Merengues main squad, playing 11 minutes in a 6–1 La Liga
home win against Deportivo de La Coruña
. He added 32 games and three goals for the B-side, which eventually fell short in the promotion playoffs
.
On 7 July 2011, Juan Carlos signed with fellow top-divisioner Real Zaragoza
for €
2.5 million. A two-year buyback clause of €3.5 million was inserted into the contract. On 22 September, he came on as a second half substitute in an away fixture against Real Betis
with the score at 4–1 for the hosts, and scored two goals in two minutes which eventually amounted to nothing, as the Aragon
ese lost it 3–4.
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...
), known as Juan Carlos, is a Spanish
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...
as a left winger.
Known as El Galgo de Boadilla (Greyhound
Galgo Español
The Galgo Español or Spanish greyhound is an ancient breed of dog, specifically a member of the sighthound family....
of Boadilla in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
) for his runs and speed.
Club career
Juan Carlos started his football career at the EFMO Boadilla academy, playing there 11 years from the age of six. In 2007, Real MadridReal 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...
signed him to his youth teams.
After two years, Juan Carlos was promoted to 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....
, going on to appear in two full Segunda División B
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...
seasons with the team. His first goal with the reserves came on 8 November 2009, in a 4–2 home win against Gimnástica de Torrelavega
Gimnástica de Torrelavega
Real Sociedad Gimnástica de Torrelavega is a Spanish football team based in Torrelavega, in the autonomous community of Cantabria. Founded on September 28, 1907, it is the oldest football club in the region, and currently plays in Segunda División B – Group 2, holding home matches at Estadio El...
. On 28 September 2010, he was called-up for a UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
group stage match against AJ Auxerre
AJ Auxerre
Association de la Jeunesse Auxerroise is a French association football club based in the commune of Auxerre in Burgundy. The club was founded in 1905 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top division of French football. Auxerre plays its home matches at the Stade l'Abbé-Deschamps on the banks of the...
, but eventually did not leave the bench in the 1–0 away victory.
On 3 October 2010, Juan Carlos finally made his first appearance for the Merengues main squad, playing 11 minutes in a 6–1 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...
home win against Deportivo de La Coruña
Deportivo de La Coruña
Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña is a professional football club based in the city of A Coruña, Galicia; founded in 1906 and currently playing in Segunda División...
. He added 32 games and three goals for the B-side, which eventually fell short in the promotion 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 7 July 2011, Juan Carlos signed with fellow top-divisioner 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...
for €
Euro
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2.5 million. A two-year buyback clause of €3.5 million was inserted into the contract. On 22 September, he came on as a second half substitute in an away fixture against Real Betis
Real Betis
Real Betis Balompié S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 12 September 1907, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio Benito Villamarín....
with the score at 4–1 for the hosts, and scored two goals in two minutes which eventually amounted to nothing, 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 lost it 3–4.
Club statistics
- Accurate as of 23 September 2011.
Club Season League Cup Continental Total Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals 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....2008–09 1 0 — — 1 0 2009–10 2009–10 Segunda División BThe 2009–10 Segunda División B season was the 79th since its establishment. The first matches of the season were played on 29 August 2009, and the season ended on 20 June 2010 with the promotion play-off finals.- Group 1:...29 11 — — 29 11 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:...34 3 — — 34 3 Total 64 14 |— 64 14 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 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Total 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Zaragoza Real ZaragozaReal 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...2011–12 2011–12 La LigaThe 2011–12 La Liga season is the 81st since its establishment. Barcelona are the defending champions, having won their 21st La Liga title in the previous season for the third time in a row. The campaign began on 27 August 2011, and will end on 13 May 2012...2 2 0 0 2 2 Total 2 2 0 0 - - 2 2 Career totals 67 16 0 0 0 0 67 16