Francisco Femenía

Kiko Femenía

Kiko (left) in action for Hércules
Personal information
Full name Francisco Femenía Far
Date of birth 2 February 1991 (1991-02-02) (age 21)
Place of birth Sanet i els Negrals, Spain
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position Winger
Club information
Current club Barcelona B
Number 15
Youth career
2000–2001 Beniarbeig
2001–2004 FB Dénia
2004–2008 Hércules
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2008–2009 Hércules B 10 (0)
2008–2011 Hércules 71 (4)
2011– Barcelona B 4 (1)
National team‡
2009 Spain U18 2 (1)
2009–2010 Spain U19 6 (0)
2011 Spain U20 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17 September 2011.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 6 August 2011
This name uses Spanish naming customs; the first or paternal family name is Femenía and the second or maternal family name is Far.

Francisco 'Kiko' Femenía Far (born 2 February 1991 in Sanet i els Negrals, Alicante) is a Spanish footballer who plays for FC Barcelona B as a right winger.

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Football career

A product of Hércules CF's youth ranks, Kiko made his first-team debut on 15 June 2008, at just 17, appearing in a Segunda División match at Cádiz CF, in a 1–1 draw which eventually certified the Andalusians' relegation, even though they protested against the illegal fielding of an opposing player, precisely the youngster.[1]

During the 2008–09 season, he appeared in another match with the main squad, again in the last round, now against UD Salamanca (5–1 away win). In the subsequent off-season, Kiko signed his first professional contract, penning a five-year link.[2] In the following campaign, still only 18, he would be a much more important first-team unit, being the first substitute for veteran Francisco Rufete and appearing in nearly 1,000 minutes in the league, helping the Alicante side return to La Liga after an absence of 13 years.

On 28 August 2010, Kiko made his debut in the top division, replacing Abel Aguilar in the second half of the home fixture against Athletic Bilbao; after only a few minutes on the pitch however, and a couple of poor decisions, he suffered an anxiety attack, from which he later fully recovered, although the Basque eventually won it 1–0.[3]

Kiko joined FC Barcelona B on 6 July 2011, for €2 million plus 1.5 in variables.[4] He scored his first official goal for the club on 4 September, opening the score in a 4–0 away win against FC Cartagena.[5]

Club statistics

As of 17 September 2011[6]

Club Season League Cup Europe Other [7] Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Hércules B 2007–08 1 0 — 1 0
2008–09 9 0 — 9 0
Total 10 0 — 10 0
Hércules 2007–08 1 0 0 0 — 1 0
2008–09 1 0 0 0 — 1 0
2009–10 35 3 5 0 — 40 3
2010–11 34 1 1 0 — 35 1
Total 71 4 6 0 — 77 4
Barcelona B 2011–12 4 1 — 4 1
Total 4 1 — 4 1
Career totals 85 5 6 0 — 91 5

References

  1. ^ Confirmado el descenso del Cádiz a Segunda B (Cádiz's relegation to Segunda B confirmed); Sport, 4 July 2008 (Spanish)
  2. ^ Kiko firmará un contrato profesional por cinco temporadas con el Hércules (Kiko will sign five-year professional contract with Hércules); La Verdad, August 2009 (Spanish)
  3. ^ Kiko Femenía derrota a la anxiedad (Kiko Femenía defeats anxiety); El Hércules, 31 August 2010 (Spanish)
  4. ^ Kiko Femenía se incorpora al Barça B (Kiko Femenía joins Barça B); FC Barcelona's website, 6 July 2011 (Spanish)
  5. ^ Exhibición del filial en Cartagena (0-4) (B-team power display in Cartagena (0-4)); FC Barcelona's website, 4 September 2011 (Spanish)
  6. ^ Transfermarkt player statistics
  7. ^ Includes other competitive competitions, including the Supercopa de España, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup.

External links

Spain squad – 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup
FC Barcelona B – current squad