Francisco Feuillassier Explained

Franchu
Fullname:Francisco Feuillassier Abalo
Birth Date:12 May 1998
Birth Place:Mar del Plata, Argentina
Height:1.72 m
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Diósgyőri VTK
Clubnumber:29
Youthyears1:2003–2008
Youthclubs1:Cadetes San Martín
Youthyears2:2009–2011
Youthclubs2:Real Madrid
Youthyears3:2011–2016
Youthclubs3:Rayo Vallecano
Youthyears4:2016–2017
Youthclubs4:Real Madrid
Years1:2016–2020
Clubs1:Real Madrid B
Caps1:61
Goals1:6
Years2:2017–2021
Clubs2:Real Madrid
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2020–2021
Clubs3:Fuenlabrada (loan)
Caps3:32
Goals3:1
Years4:2021–2023
Clubs4:Eibar
Caps4:8
Goals4:0
Years5:2022–2023
Clubs5:Cartagena (loan)
Caps5:27
Goals5:2
Years6:2023–
Clubs6:Diósgyőri VTK
Caps6:16
Goals6:3
Club-Update:12 August 2024

Francisco Feuillassier Abalo (born 12 May 1998), commonly known as Franchu, is an Argentinian professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Hungarian NB 1 side Diósgyőri VTK.

Club career

Born in Mar del Plata, Franchu joined Real Madrid's La Fábrica in March 2009 at the age of ten, from Cadetes de San Martín.[1] Released by the club in 2011, he spent five years at Rayo Vallecano before rejoining Los Blancos in July 2016.[2]

Franchu made his senior debut with the reserves on 3 September 2016, coming on as a late substitute for goalscorer Sergio Díaz in a 3–2 Segunda División B home win against SD Amorebieta.[3] Definitely promoted to Castilla ahead of the 2017–18 season,[4] he became a regular starter in Santiago Solari's side.

Franchu made his first team debut for Real Madrid on 26 October 2017, replacing fellow youth graduate Achraf Hakimi in a 2–0 away success over CF Fuenlabrada, for the season's Copa del Rey;[5] he also featured in the second leg, starting and playing 60 minutes in a 2–2 draw at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.[6] The following 7 April he scored his first senior goals, netting a brace for Castilla in a 4–2 home win against CCD Cerceda.[7]

On 8 September 2020, Franchu joined Segunda División side CF Fuenlabrada on loan for the 2020–21 season.[8] He made his professional debut on 13 September, replacing Mikel Iribas late into a 2–0 Segunda División home win against CD Lugo.[9] Franchu scored his first goal for the club on 17 October, in a 1–1 draw away against FC Cartagena.

On 9 July 2021, Franchu joined second division side SD Eibar on a free transfer, signing a three-year deal.[10] On 28 July of the following year, after featuring rarely, he was loaned to fellow league team Cartagena for one year.[11] Upon returning, he terminated his link with the Armeros on 2 September 2023.[12]

On 8 September 2023, Franchu joined Diósgyőri on a free transfer.[13]

Personal life

Franchu's older brother Santiago is also a footballer.[14] A midfielder, plays for Völsungur, he also played for Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano before.

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Real Madrid B2016–17Segunda División B1010
2017–18322322
2018–19133133
2019–20151151
Total6160000616
Real Madrid2017–18La Liga00200020
2018–1900000000
Total00200020
Fuenlabrada (loan)2020–21Segunda División32120341
Eibar2021–22Segunda División800080
Cartagena (loan)2022–23Segunda División27021291
Diósgyőri2023–24001111
Career total93740001379

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 18 November 2018 . Franchu, el único argentino que juega en el Real Madrid: "Mi ilusión es que me llamen de la selección argentina" . Franchu, the only Argentine who plays at Real Madrid: "My dream is to be called up by the Argentina national team" . 9 September 2020 . . es.
  2. Web site: El marplatense Francisco Feuillassier fue citado en el Real Madrid Castilla. The marplatense Francisco Feuillassier was called up to Real Madrid Castilla. 0223. es. 3 September 2016. 9 September 2020.
  3. Web site: 3–2: An impressive Castilla pick up their second win of the season. Real Madrid. 3 September 2016. 9 September 2020.
  4. Web site: Los siete fichajes de Solari para el Castilla. The seven signings of Solari for Castilla. OK Diario. es. 19 June 2017. 9 September 2020.
  5. Web site: Remember the name: Franchu makes competitive Real Madrid debut. Marca. 27 October 2017. 9 September 2020.
  6. Web site: El Fuenlabrazo dio en el palo. The Fuenlabrazo hit the post. Diario AS. es. 28 November 2017. 9 September 2020.
  7. Web site: Un Franchu maravilloso tapa las vergüenzas de Luca Zidane. A wonderful Franchu covers the mistakes of Luca Zidane. Diario AS. es. 7 April 2018. 9 September 2020.
  8. Web site: Franchu, juventud y calidad para el Fuenla. Franchu, youth and quality for Fuenla. CF Fuenlabrada. es. 8 September 2020. 9 September 2020.
  9. Web site: El Fuenlabrada olvida la pesadilla del virus. Fuenlabrada forget the hard times of the virus. Marca. es. 13 September 2020. 13 September 2020.
  10. Web site: Franchu, traspasado al Eibar. as.com. 9 July 2021. 13 July 2021. Spanish.
  11. Web site: Franchu jugará cedido en el Cartagena. Franchu will play on loan at Cartagena. SD Eibar. es. 28 July 2022. 2 August 2022.
  12. Web site: Acuerdo para la rescisión del contrato de Franchu Feuillassier. Agreement for the rescision of the contract of Franchu Feuillassier. SD Eibar. es. 2 September 2023. 3 September 2023.
  13. Web site: nemzetisport.hu . 2023-09-08 . Korábbi Real Madrid-játékost igazolt a Diósgyőr – HIVATALOS . 2023-09-28 . NSO.hu . hu.
  14. Web site: Franchu, una carrera impulsada por Míchel, Esnáider y su hermano. Franchu, a career boosted by Míchel, Esnáider and his brother. Marca. es. 4 December 2017. 9 September 2020.