Joselu (footballer, born 1987) explained

Joselu
Full Name:José Luis Gómez Pérez
Birth Date:10 June 1987
Birth Place:Ribeira, Spain
Height:1.87 m
Position:Striker
Youthyears1:2001–2004
Youthclubs1:Celta
Years1:2004–2008
Caps1:61
Goals1:4
Years2:2008–2009
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Years3:2009
Caps3:10
Goals3:6
Years4:2009–2010
Caps4:40
Goals4:7
Years5:2010–2012
Caps5:53
Goals5:23
Years6:2012–2014
Caps6:70
Goals6:56
Years7:2014–2023
Caps7:278
Goals7:115
Totalcaps:517
Totalgoals:211

José Luis Gómez Pérez (born 10 June 1987), known as Joselu, is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a striker.

Club career

Born in Palmeira, Ribeira, Province of A Coruña, Galicia,[1] Joselu finished his development with RC Celta de Vigo, and made his senior debut with their reserves in the 2004–05 season, in the Segunda División B. On 23 August 2008, he signed with Lorca Deportiva CF in the same league.[2]

Joselu joined Tercera División club CF Reus Deportiu on 2 February 2009.[3] On 15 July, he remained in that tier by moving to CD Teruel.[4]

In July 2010, Joselu terminated his contract with the Aragonese and joined CCD Cerceda in his native region, also in division four.[5] Two years later, he signed with neighbouring SD Compostela after scoring 20 goals in a sole season.[6]

Joselu netted 25 times in his debut campaign at Compos (which also finished in promotion), and after scoring 30 in the second, he was linked to La Liga side UD Almería,[7] but agreed to a three-year contract at Racing de Ferrol also in the third division on 5 July 2014.[8] He played all matches in his first three seasons at the Estadio Municipal da Malata, totalling 53 goals; in July 2016, he signed a three-year extension.[9]

Joselu remained with the Departamentais despite their relegation to the fourth tier in 2018, and helped with 15 goals as they achieved promotion at the first attempt. On 10 June 2021, he renewed his link for another season.[10]

On 3 April 2022, after opening a 1–1 Primera División RFEF away draw against CD Calahorra, Joselu became Racing's all-time scorer with 110 goals, surpassing Pablo Rey.[11] After another one-year deal on 11 July,[12] he contributed five league goals in 20 appearances – a reduced number from his previous seasons due to a degenerative knee injury[13] – during the 2022–23 campaign, as his team returned to Segunda División after 15 years.[14]

On 10 June 2023, his 36th birthday, Joselu retired from professional football.[15]

Notes and References

  1. News: Joselu Gómez, capitán del Racing de Ferrol: «Retirarme lo veo lejos, ni me lo planteo». Joselu Gómez, captain of Racing de Ferrol: "I see myself far from retirement, I do not even think about it". La Voz de Galicia. Álvaro. Sevilla. es. 17 May 2021. 6 June 2023.
  2. News: El Lorca ficha a Baquero, Iñaki y Joselu. Lorca sign Baquero, Iñaki and Joselu. La Verdad. Pedro. Re. es. 23 August 2008. 6 June 2023.
  3. Web site: Joselu, fitxat sobre el límit del temps del Lorca Deportiva de Segona B. Joselu, last-time signing from Lorca Deportiva of Segunda B. Reus Digital. Jordi. Garcia Arnau. ca. 2 February 2009. 6 June 2023.
  4. Web site: Teruel: firma Joselu. Teruel: Joselu signs. esFutbol. es. 15 July 2009. 6 June 2023.
  5. News: El Cerceda anuncia el fichaje del ariete Joselu. Cerceda announce signing of striker Joselu. Diario de Teruel. Miguel Ángel. Artigas. es. 15 July 2010. 6 June 2023. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140531124323/http://www.diariodeteruel.es/noticia/1115/el-cerceda-anuncia-el-fichaje-del-ariete-joselu. 31 May 2014.
  6. News: El Compostela equilibra sus líneas con Joselu y Rendo. Compostela balance their lines with Joselu and Rendo. La Voz de Galicia. X. R.. Santiago. es. 3 July 2012. 6 June 2023.
  7. News: Medios andaluces sitúan a Joselu en el Almería. Andalusian media put Joselu at Almería. La Voz de Galicia. es. 28 May 2014. 6 June 2023.
  8. News: El Racing ficha a Joselu por tres temporadas con opción a una cuarta. Racing sign Joselu for three seasons with an option to a fourth. La Voz de Galicia. es. 5 July 2014. 6 June 2023.
  9. News: Joselu confirma su renovación por el Racing de Ferrol: «Salimos ganando los dos». Joselu confirms his renewal with Racing de Ferrol: "Both came out winning". La Voz de Galicia. Paulo. Alonso Lois. Leo. Sanz. es. 26 July 2016. 6 June 2023.
  10. Web site: El Racing de Ferrol renueva a Joselu y Diego Rivas. Racing de Ferrol renew Joselu and Diego Rivas. Golsmedia. Álvaro. Lorenzo Fernández. es. 10 June 2021. 6 June 2023.
  11. News: Joselu Gómez hace historia en el Racing de Ferrol. Joselu Gómez makes history at Racing de Ferrol. Marca. es. 3 April 2022. 7 June 2023.
  12. News: El Racing renueva por una temporada a Joselu y a Fernando Pumar. Racing renew Joselu and Fernando Pumar for another season. La Voz de Galicia. José. Valencia. es. 11 July 2022. 6 June 2023.
  13. News: Joselu: «El Racing de Ferrol siempre será mi casa». Joselu: "Racing de Ferrol will always be my home". La Voz de Galicia. José. Valencia. es. 23 February 2023. 6 June 2023.
  14. Web site: Los niños en Ferrol no quieren el 10 de Messi, prefieren el 22 de Joselu, leyenda del Racing. The kids in Ferrol do not want the 10 of Messi, they prefer the 22 of Joselu, Racing legend. Galicia Press. Rodrigo. Brión Insua. es. 30 May 2023. 6 June 2023.
  15. Web site: Joselu retírase do fútbol considerado como unha lenda do Rácing de Ferrol. Joselu retires from football considered as a legend of Racing de Ferrol. G24. gl. 11 June 2023. 27 June 2023.

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