Yordi
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Jorge González Díaz, aka Yordi (born 14 September 1974), is a retired Spanish
footballer who played as a striker.
A journeyman, he amassed La Liga
totals of 180 games and 37 goals in ten seasons, in representation of five teams (notably Zaragoza
), and 161/61 in Segunda División
.
In 2002, Yordi had a six-month spell in England
, with Blackburn Rovers
.
, Yordi started his professional career with Sevilla FC
, moving in 1996 to Atlético Madrid. He spent the vast majority of his first and only season with the Colchoneros with the B team
, winning the Pichichi award in the second division
, and being called-up two the main squad only twice, once for the UEFA Champions League
; on 23 June 1997, he played 30 minutes in a 0–3 home loss against CD Tenerife
, in the last matchday.
In the 1997 summer, Yordi signed with Real Zaragoza
where he stayed for seven seasons, one in the second level, being a very important offensive contributor, although almost always off the bench: for instance, in the 2000–01 season, as the Aragon
ese won the domestic cup
, he only started in ten of 31 La Liga
matches, scoring four times for a final 17th position – barely out of the relegation zone.
In February 2002, Zaragoza loaned Yordi to Blackburn Rovers
. During his time at Ewood Park
, he came on as a substitute as his team won the 2002
Football League Cup
, also netting twice in the Premier League, against Southampton
and Middlesbrough
. Susbequently, he returned to his country and represented Getafe CF
and RCD Mallorca
, appearing sparingly for the latter team (both in the top division).
32-year old Yordi slightly revived his career with second-tier Xerez CD
. After a poor first season, he was the competition's top scorer in 2007–08, netting 20 times as the Andalusia
n side barely avoided relegation, while also adopting Jorge as his shirt name.
In the 2008 summer, Yordi left Xerez and signed for another side in the region, Córdoba CF
(also in the "silver category"), retiring at the end of the season at the age of 34 years and nine months.
Spain
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footballer who played as a striker.
A journeyman, he amassed 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...
totals of 180 games and 37 goals in ten seasons, in representation of five teams (notably 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...
), and 161/61 in Segunda División
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, Yordi had a six-month spell in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, with Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
.
Football career
Born in San Fernando, Cádiz, AndalusiaAndalusia
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...
, Yordi started his professional career with Sevilla FC
Sevilla FC
Sevilla Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Spain that plays in the Spanish La Liga championship.They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football having won a 1 La Liga title, 5 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 2 UEFA...
, moving in 1996 to Atlético Madrid. He spent the vast majority of his first and only season with the Colchoneros with the B team
Atlético Madrid B
Atlético Madrid B is a Spanish football team based in Madrid, in the namesake community. Founded in 1963, it is the reserve team of Atlético Madrid, and currently plays in Segunda División B, holding home games at Nuevo Cerro del Espino.-History:...
, winning the Pichichi award 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:...
, and being called-up two the main squad only twice, once for the 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...
; on 23 June 1997, he played 30 minutes in a 0–3 home loss against CD Tenerife
CD Tenerife
Club Deportivo Tenerife, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in Tenerife . Founded in 1922, it currently plays in Segunda División B, holding home matches at Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López, with a 24,000-seat capacity.-History:Club Deportivo Tenerife was founded in...
, in the last matchday.
In the 1997 summer, Yordi signed with 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...
where he stayed for seven seasons, one in the second level, being a very important offensive contributor, although almost always off the bench: for instance, in the 2000–01 season, 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 won the domestic cup
Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
, he only started in ten of 31 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...
matches, scoring four times for a final 17th position – barely out of the relegation zone.
In February 2002, Zaragoza loaned Yordi to Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
. During his time at Ewood Park
Ewood Park
Ewood Park is a football stadium in the English town of Blackburn, Lancashire, and is the home of Blackburn Rovers Football Club — one of the founder members of the Football League and Premier League. Rovers have played there since they moved from Leamington Street in the summer of 1890. The...
, he came on as a substitute as his team won the 2002
2002 Football League Cup Final
The 2002 Worthington Cup Final was played between Blackburn Rovers and Tottenham Hotspur at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday, 24 February 2002. Blackburn won the match 2–1....
Football League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
, also netting twice in the Premier League, against Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
and Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
. Susbequently, he returned to his country and represented 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 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....
, appearing sparingly for the latter team (both in the top division).
32-year old Yordi slightly revived his career with second-tier Xerez CD
Xerez CD
Xerez Club Deportivo, S.A.D., usually just Xerez, is a Spanish football team based in Jerez de la Frontera, Province of Cádiz, in the autonomous community of Andalusia...
. After a poor first season, he was the competition's top scorer in 2007–08, netting 20 times as 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...
n side barely avoided relegation, while also adopting Jorge as his shirt name.
In the 2008 summer, Yordi left Xerez and signed for another side in the region, 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....
(also in the "silver category"), retiring at the end of the season at the age of 34 years and nine months.
Zaragoza
- Copa del ReyCopa del ReyThe Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
: 2000–01, 2003–04