Javier Manquillo Explained

Javier Manquillo
Full Name:Javier Manquillo Gaitán[1]
Birth Date:5 May 1994[2]
Birth Place:Madrid, Spain
Height:1.8 m[3]
Position:Right-back
Currentclub:Celta
Clubnumber:22
Youthyears1:2004–2007
Youthclubs1:Real Madrid
Youthyears2:2007–2011
Youthclubs2:Atlético Madrid
Years1:2011–2017
Clubs1:Atlético Madrid
Caps1:6
Goals1:0
Years2:2012–2013
Clubs2:Atlético Madrid B
Caps2:42
Goals2:0
Years3:2014–2015
Clubs3:Liverpool (loan)
Caps3:10
Goals3:0
Years4:2015–2016
Clubs4:Marseille (loan)
Caps4:31
Goals4:0
Years5:2016–2017
Clubs5:Sunderland (loan)
Caps5:20
Goals5:1
Years6:2017–2024
Caps6:96
Goals6:1
Years7:2024–
Clubs7:Celta
Caps7:12
Goals7:0
Nationalyears1:2009
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2010–2011
Nationalcaps2:3
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2012
Nationalcaps3:2
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2012–2013
Nationalcaps4:5
Nationalgoals4:0
Nationalyears5:2013
Nationalcaps5:7
Nationalgoals5:0
Nationalyears6:2014–2015
Nationalcaps6:7
Nationalgoals6:0
Club-Update:4 June 2024

Javier Manquillo Gaitán (born 5 May 1994) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right-back for La Liga club Celta.

Developed at Atlético Madrid, he played only 17 matches with the first team, spending most of his time in the reserve team or out on loan. He made over 125 appearances in England's Premier League with Liverpool, Sunderland and Newcastle United, and reached the Coupe de France final with Marseille in 2016.

Manquillo represented Spain at youth level.

Club career

Atlético Madrid

Born in Madrid,[4] Manquillo started playing football with hometown's Real Madrid alongside his twin brother Víctor, a forward. However, in mid-2007, the club decided to release the latter and the former followed suit, with both signing for neighbouring Atlético Madrid 48 hours later.[5]

On 8 December 2011, Manquillo made his competitive debut for the first team, starting in a 2–1 away loss against Albacete Balompié in the Copa del Rey (3–1 on aggregate).[6] He was subsequently an unused substitute in the matches against Real Sociedad[7] and Málaga.[8]

On 28 November 2012, again in the domestic cup, Manquillo appeared in his second game with Atlético's main squad, featuring 63 minutes in a 3–0 victory at Real Jaén.[9] On 6 December, he featured in the 1–0 away defeat to Viktoria Plzeň in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League.[10] His debut in La Liga came on 9 December, coming on for Filipe Luís late into the second half of a 6–0 home win over Deportivo La Coruña.[11] On 3 September 2013, he signed a contract extension, keeping him at the Vicente Calderón Stadium until June 2018.[12]

On 11 February 2014, in the first half of the Spanish Cup semi-final clash against Real Madrid, Manquillo was involved in two incidents with Cristiano Ronaldo: in the early minutes, he conceded a penalty which the Portuguese converted in the first goal of an eventual 2–0 win (5–0 aggregate). Later, after both went for an aerial challenge, he fell headfirst to the ground,[13] [14] going on to be sidelined for more than one month with a neck injury.[15]

Manquillo joined Premier League club Liverpool on 6 August 2014 on a two-year loan with an option to buy after his first season.[16] [17] He made his debut 11 days later, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–1 Premier League victory over Southampton.[18] On 16 September, he won a 93rd-minute penalty in the UEFA Champions League tie against Ludogorets Razgrad, which Steven Gerrard converted to make the score 2–1 and win the match.[19] The following week, in the third round of the Football League Cup, he converted his penalty shoot-out attempt against Middlesbrough as his team prevailed 14–13 following a 2–2 draw.[20] After featuring in 16 matches during the first part of the season, he played just three times in 2015, never in the domestic league,[21] and Atlético Madrid subsequently confirmed that the loan deal had been terminated.[22]

On 27 July 2015, Manquillo joined Ligue 1 club Marseille on loan for the 2015–16 season, with an option to buy.[23] He made 43 total appearances, including the 4–2 loss to rivals Paris Saint-Germain in the Coupe de France final on 21 May.[24]

Manquillo returned to the Premier League on 25 August 2016, joining Sunderland for the whole season.[25] [26] He had what he described as a difficult season on a personal basis, while the Wearsiders were relegated; he totalled 22 appearances and had a clause that would make his transfer permanent for £9.5 million were he to play 25 games.[27] In his final game on 21 May, he scored his first career goal to open the scoring after three minutes at Chelsea, who won 5–1.[28]

Newcastle United

On 21 July 2017, Manquillo signed for Premier League club Newcastle United on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee,[29] reported by the local Evening Chronicle to be £4.5 million; he was signed by compatriot manager Rafael Benítez.[27] He made his debut on 13 August as the season began with a 2–0 home loss to Tottenham Hotspur.[30]

Manquillo signed a new contract on 25 June 2020, tying him to St James' Park until 2024.[31] He scored his first goal on 11 September 2021, in a 4–1 league loss away to Manchester United.[32]

Manquillo's playing time became limited following the signing of England international Kieran Trippier, resulting in only 4 substitute appearances in the 2022-23 Premier League season.

Celta Vigo

On 21 January 2024, Manquillo joined Celta Vigo on a one-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee[33] after failing to make a senior appearance for Newcastle United in the Premier League up until that point in the 2023–24 season, At Celta Vigo, he reunited with manager Rafael Benítez, who had signed him for Newcastle United. He made his debut on 4 February in a 3–0 win over Osasuna, being subbed after 73 minutes.

International career

Manquillo earned 25 caps for Spain at youth level, including seven for the under-21s.[34] He made his debut at that level on 4 September 2014, starting in a 1–0 win away to Hungary in 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification.[35]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupEuropeTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Atlético Madrid2011–12[36] La Liga00100010
2012–13[37] La Liga30402090
2013–14[38] La Liga30301070
Total60800030170
Atlético Madrid B2011–12Segunda División B130130
2012–13Segunda División B290290
Total420420
Liverpool (loan)2014–15Premier League100202050190
Marseille (loan)2015–16[39] Ligue 1310602040430
Sunderland (loan)2016–17Premier League2012000221
Newcastle United2017–18Premier League2102000230
2018–19Premier League1803000210
2019–20Premier League2102010240
2020–21Premier League1300020150
2021–22Premier League1911010211
2022–23Premier League40101060
2023–24Premier League0000000000
Total9619050001101
Celta2023–24La Liga13000000000
Career total2052270901202532

Honours

Atlético Madrid

2013–14[40]

Marseille

Newcastle United

Spain U19

2012[43]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Squads for 2016/17 Premier League confirmed. Premier League. 1 September 2016. 15 September 2016.
  2. Web site: Javier Manquillo. Eurosport. 12 September 2020.
  3. Web site: Javier Manquillo. Newcastle United F.C.. 12 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220110060450/https://www.nufc.co.uk/teams/first-team/javier-manquillo/. 10 January 2022.
  4. Web site: El Liverpool hace oficial la cesión de Manquillo. Liverpool make loan of Manquillo official. Cadena SER. es. 6 August 2014. 15 October 2021.
  5. News: Javi Manquillo, el lateral que le dijo 'no' al Real Madrid por su hermano. Javi Manquillo, the full back who said 'no' to Real Madrid because of his brother. Mundo Deportivo. Barcelona. Chema. G. Fuente. es. 8 December 2011. 9 December 2012.
  6. News: Adrián evita el naufragio. Adrián prevents shipwreck. Marca. Madrid. Tomás. Campos. es. 8 December 2011. 9 December 2012.
  7. News: Simeone convoca a Manquillo ante la duda por lesión de Juanfran. Simeone calls Manquillo as Juanfran is day-to-day. Marca. Madrid. es. 1 May 2012. 15 October 2021.
  8. News: Simeone convoca a Oliver y Manquillo. Simeone calls Oliver and Manquillo. Marca. Madrid. es. 5 May 2012. 15 October 2021.
  9. Web site: Copa del Rey: Atlético 1–0 Real Jaén. AtleticoFans. Derek. Maaijen. 28 November 2012. 9 December 2012.
  10. Web site: Plzeň pip Atlético to take top spot. UEFA. 6 December 2012. 9 December 2012.
  11. Web site: Five-star show from Falcao. https://archive.today/20130124220827/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=348372&cc=3888. dead. 24 January 2013. ESPN Soccernet. 9 December 2012. 9 December 2012.
  12. News: Manquillo, Óliver Torres y Koke, hasta junio de 2018. Manquillo, Óliver Torres and Koke, until June 2018. Marca. Madrid. es. 3 September 2013. 3 September 2013.
  13. Web site: Ronaldo spot on for Real. ESPN FC. 11 February 2014. 14 February 2014.
  14. News: Manquillo estuvo al borde de la tragedia. Manquillo neared tragedy. Marca. Madrid. David. García Medina. es. 13 February 2014. 14 February 2014.
  15. News: Manquillo, un mes con collarín. Manquillo, one month with neck brace. Marca. Madrid. Alberto. Ortega. es. 12 February 2014. 14 February 2014.
  16. Web site: Reds complete Manquillo loan move. Liverpool F.C.. 6 August 2014. 6 August 2014.
  17. Web site: Acuerdo con el Liverpool para la cesión de Manquillo. Agreement with Liverpool for Manquillo's loan. Atlético Madrid. es. 6 August 2014. 6 August 2014.
  18. Web site: Liverpool 2–1 Southampton. BBC Sport. David. Ornstein. 17 August 2014. 17 August 2014.
  19. Web site: Liverpool 2–1 Ludogorets Razgrad. BBC Sport. Sam. Sheringham. 16 September 2014. 16 September 2014.
  20. Web site: Liverpool 2–2 Middlesbrough. BBC Sport. Sam. Sheringham. 23 September 2014. 23 September 2014.
  21. Web site: Liverpool considering ending Javier Manquillo loan. ESPN FC. Mike. Whalley. 3 July 2015. 10 July 2015.
  22. Web site: Manquillo will not stay with Liverpool. Atlético Madrid. 7 July 2015. 7 July 2015. 8 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150708092416/http://en.clubatleticodemadrid.com/noticias/manquillo-will-not-stay-with-liverpool. dead.
  23. Web site: Javier Manquillo est Olympien. Javier Manquillo is an Olympian. fr. Olympique de Marseille. 27 July 2015. 27 July 2015.
  24. News: PSG campeón de la Copa de Francia: venció 4-2 a Olympique de Marsella VIDEO. PSG champions of the French Cup: they won 4–2 against Olympique de Marseille VIDEO. Líbero. es. 21 May 2016. 25 July 2023.
  25. Web site: Sunderland seal Manquillo deal. Sunderland A.F.C.. 25 August 2016. 25 August 2016.
  26. Web site: Agreement with Sunderland for the loan of Manquillo. Atlético Madrid. 25 August 2016. 25 August 2016.
  27. News: Javier Manquillo lifts lid on Sunderland nightmare and his hopes and dreams at Newcastle United. Evening Chronicle. Lee. Ryder. 3 November 2017. 26 July 2023.
  28. Web site: Chelsea 5–1 Sunderland. BBC Sport. Phil. Dawkes. 21 May 2017. 25 July 2023.
  29. Web site: Javier Manquillo: Newcastle sign former Liverpool and Sunderland defender. BBC Sport. 21 July 2017. 21 July 2017.
  30. Web site: Newcastle 0–2 Tottenham: Dele Alli, Ben Davies on target as Jonjo Shelvey sees red. Sky Sports. Kate. Burlaga. 13 August 2017. 25 July 2023.
  31. Web site: Newcastle United: Javier Manquillo and Andy Carroll sign new contracts. Sky Sports. 25 June 2020. 25 July 2023.
  32. Web site: Man Utd 4–1 Newcastle: Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice on Old Trafford return to take his team top of the table. Sky Sports. Adam. Bate. 12 September 2021. 15 October 2021.
  33. Web site: Watkinson . Harry . 2024-01-21 . Newcastle confirm first departure of January, with defender to reunite with Rafa Benitez in LaLiga . 2024-01-21 . TEAMtalk . en.
  34. Web site: Manquillo. Infoatleti. 15 October 2021.
  35. News: 0–1: Saúl Ñíguez da la victoria en el estreno de Celades. 0–1: Saúl Ñíguez gives win in debut of Celades. Mundo Deportivo. Barcelona. es. 4 September 2014. 4 December 2015.
  36. Web site: Manquillo: Matches: 2011–12 . BDFutbol . 15 October 2021.
  37. Web site: Manquillo: Matches: 2012–13 . BDFutbol . 15 October 2021.
  38. Web site: Manquillo: Matches: 2013–14 . BDFutbol . 15 October 2021.
  39. Web site: Javi Manquillo: Summary . Soccerway . Perform Group . 15 October 2021.
  40. Web site: Atlético de Madrid 2013–14: Statistics . BDFutbol . 15 October 2021.
  41. News: Résultat et résumé Marseille – Paris-SG, Coupe de France, Finale, Samedi 21 Mai 2016 . Result and summary Marseille – Paris-SG, Coupe de France, Final, Saturday 21 May 2016 . L'Équipe . Paris . 15 October 2021 . fr.
  42. News: Manchester United 2–0 Newcastle United . Phil . McNulty . BBC Sport . 26 February 2023 . 26 February 2023.
  43. Web site: Fútbol Europeo sub'19 – España consigue el Europeo sub-19 al ganar a Grecia (1–0). Football Under'19 Euro – Spain take under-19 Euro after beating Greece (1–0). RTVE. Ramón. Pizarro. es. 15 July 2012. 15 October 2021.