Jesús Gámez
.jpg) Gámez playing for Málaga in 2012 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jesús Gámez Duarte | ||
| Date of birth | 10 April 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Fuengirola, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Right back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Atlético Madrid | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1997–2000 | Fuengirola | ||
| 2000–2004 | Málaga | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2004–2006 | Málaga B | 40 | (1) |
| 2005–2014 | Málaga | 266 | (1) |
| 2014– | Atlético Madrid | 6 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2005 | Spain U23 | 4 | (2) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16 March 2015. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Jesús Gámez Duarte (born 10 April 1985) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid mainly as a right back.
He spent most of his career with Málaga, making his debut with the first team in 2005 and going on to appear in 293 official games.
Club career
Málaga
Born in Fuengirola, Málaga, Andalusia, Gámez first appeared professionally with Málaga CF's B-side during 2003–04's Segunda División, and helped it retain its status during three seasons. However, midway through 2005–06, he was promoted to the first team, making his La Liga debut on 27 November 2005 (five minutes played in a 2–3 away loss against Getafe CF) as both the first and the second teams from the city eventually dropped down a level in June.
In two second level seasons Gámez was an undisputed starter, replacing Gerardo as first-choice right-back and contributing with 35 games in 2007–08 as the club returned to the top flight after a two-year absence. He maintained the position throughout the following campaign, appearing in roughly the same matches and minutes.
Gámez was made Málaga's captain in the 2011 summer, after the retirement of veteran Francesc Arnau. On 29 January 2012 he made his 200th league appearance, playing one minute in a local derby against Sevilla FC (2–1 home win);[1] that same season he helped the Boquerones to their highest ever league finish, a fourth place with the subsequent spot in the playoff-round of the UEFA Champions League.[2]
On 15 May 2012, Gámez extended his contract with Málaga until June 2016. On 21 October of the following year, he added one more year to his link.[3]
Atlético Madrid
On 8 August 2014, Gámez signed a three-year deal with reigning champions Atlético Madrid.[4] During most of his first season, he was used by manager Diego Simeone as a left back.[5][6]
Honours
Club
- Atlético Madrid
Country
References
- ↑ Sevilla sunk by Boquerones; ESPN Soccernet, 29 January 2012
- ↑ "Madrid hit new heights, Málaga secure fourth". UEFA.com. 13 May 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ↑ Jesús Gámez prolonga su vinculación con el Málaga CF hasta la 16–17 (Jesús Gámez extends link to Málaga CF until 16–17); Málaga's official website, 21 October 2013 (Spanish)
- ↑ "La Liga: Malaga full-back Jesus Gamez sign three-year deal with champions Atletico Madrid". Sky Sports. 8 August 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ↑ "El Barcelona sin sorpresas y el Atlético con Gámez en el lateral izquierdo" [No surprises in Barcelona and Atlético with Gámez in left back position] (in Spanish). Liga BBVA. 11 January 2015. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
- ↑ "Simeone prueba a Gámez en el lateral y duda entre Koke y Arda" [Simeone tries Gámez as fullback and doubts between Koke and Arda] (in Spanish). Diario AS. 27 February 2015. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
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