Juan Mera (footballer) explained
| Juan Mera |
| Fullname: | Juan Mera González |
| Birth Date: | 22 November 1993 |
| Birth Place: | Gijón, Spain |
| Position: | Winger / Midfielder |
| Youthyears1: | 2001–2002 |
| Youthclubs1: | Antonio Machado |
| Youthyears2: | 2002–2003 |
| Youthclubs2: | Roces |
| Youthyears3: | 2003–2010 |
| Youthclubs3: | Sporting Gijón |
| Years1: | 2010–2016 |
| Clubs1: | Sporting B |
| Caps1: | 155 |
| Goals1: | 21 |
| Years2: | 2016–2017 |
| Clubs2: | Celta B |
| Caps2: | 32 |
| Goals2: | 2 |
| Years3: | 2017–2018 |
| Clubs3: | Racing Ferrol |
| Caps3: | 23 |
| Goals3: | 1 |
| Years4: | 2018–2019 |
| Clubs4: | Teruel |
| Caps4: | 11 |
| Goals4: | 0 |
| Years5: | 2019 |
| Clubs5: | Leioa |
| Caps5: | 7 |
| Goals5: | 0 |
| Years6: | 2019–2020 |
| Clubs6: | East Bengal |
| Caps6: | 21 |
| Goals6: | 2 |
| Years7: | 2020–2021 |
| Clubs7: | Lealtad |
| Caps7: | 20 |
| Goals7: | 0 |
| Years8: | 2021–2022 |
| Clubs8: | NEROCA |
| Caps8: | 10 |
| Goals8: | 2 |
| Years9: | 2022–2024 |
| Clubs9: | Punjab |
| Caps9: | 35 |
| Goals9: | 12 |
| Club-Update: | 15:07, 2 April 2024 (UTC) |
Juan Mera González (born 22 November 1993) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Club career
Spain
Born in Gijón, Asturias, he made his senior debut with Sporting de Gijón B in the 2010–11 season. Juan played his first match on 29 August 2010 against Gimnástica Torrelavega[1] He played for Sporting B, in Segunda División B, till 2015–16 season. He scored 21 goals. In 2016–17, he was promoted to Sporting Gijón.[1]
After that he joined Celta Vigo B, Racing Ferrol, Teruel, and Leioa in Spain till 2018–19 and played in Segunda División B.
India
On 24 August 2019, Juan pursued a one-year deal and moved to Indian club, East Bengal FC.[2] [3] On 12 September, he played his first match for the club in Calcutta Football League, against Kalighat MS.[4]
He made his professional league debut on 4 December 2019 in I-League, in match against Real Kashmir FC He assisted a goal and was also named Man of the Match.[5]
In 2021, he moved to another I-League side NEROCA[6] [7] and made his debut for the club on 27 December in their 3–2 win against Sreenidi Deccan.[8]
In September 2022, he signed for another I-League club RoundGlass Punjab.[9] [10] The club later clinched its second I-League title in 2022–23 season and gained promotion to 2023–24 Indian Super League.[11] [12] [13] [14]
Career statistics
Club
Honours
RoundGlass Punjab
Individual
Notes and References
- Web site: Spain - Juan Mera - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway. us.soccerway.com. 4 December 2019.
- Web site: Nehal. East Bengal FC sign Spanish forward Juan Mera González. 24 August 2019. THE AWAY END. en-GB. 18 September 2019.
- Web site: Sounak. Mullick. Indian Football: East Bengal add Spanish midfielder Juan Mera Gonzalez to their roster. 24 August 2019. www.sportskeeda.com. en-us. 18 September 2019.
- Web site: Quess East Bengal FC. www.facebook.com. en. 18 September 2019.
- Web site: Match Details Hero I-League. en-US. 4 December 2019.
- Web site: 24 December 2021. Media Team. All India Football Federation. Neroca FC seek to be competitive again after a number of quality arrivals. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20211224070906/https://i-league.org/neroca-fc-seek-to-be-competitive-again-after-a-number-of-quality-arrivals/. 24 December 2021. 1 January 2022. i-league.org. I-League.
- Web site: Sourav. Modak. I-League: New-look NEROCA FC ready to change the script this season. 26 December 2021. The Times of India. 27 December 2021. 26 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211226153345/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/i-league/i-league-new-look-neroca-fc-ready-to-change-the-script-this-season/articleshow/88508733.cms. live.
- Web site: Triyasha. Chatterjee. I-League 2021-2022: Neroca FC start campaign with a win against Sreenidi Deccan. thebridge.in. The Bridge. 27 December 2021. 27 December 2021. 27 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211227110611/https://thebridge.in/football/i-league-2021-2022-neroca-fc-start-campaign-with-a-win-against-sreenidi-deccan-27754. live.
- Web site: RoundGlass Punjab FC announces five foreign signings for I-League 2022–23 season. 23 September 2022. 23 September 2022. halfwayfootball.com. Halfway Football. 23 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220923144119/https://halfwayfootball.com/roundglass-punjab-fc-announces-five-foreign-signings-for-i-league-2022-23/.
- Web site: RoundGlass Punjab sign Kiran Limbu, Luka Majcen for I-League 2022–23 season The Warriors have also added experienced defender Aleksandar Ignjatovic to the roster.. khelnow.com. Khel Now. 23 September 2022. 26 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220924002048/https://khelnow.com/football/i-league-2022-23-roundglass-punjab-fc-sign-luka-majcen-kiran-limbu-official. 24 September 2022.
- Web site: RoundGlass Punjab FC wins I-League title, gains ISL promotion. 4 March 2023. 4 March 2023. sportstar.thehindu.com. Sportstar. 4 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230304174447/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/roundglass-punjab-gains-isl-promotion-clinches-i-league-title/article66581077.ece.
- Web site: RoundGlass Punjab clinch historic I-League title. Rediff.com. 4 March 2023. 4 March 2023. Press Trust of India. 4 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230304174452/https://www.rediff.com/sports/report/roundglass-punjab-clinch-historic-i-league-title/20230304.htm.
- Web site: RoundGlass Punjab FC secure promotion to the Indian Super League after clinching the I-League in style. Rahul. Madhavan. Sportskeeda.com. 4 March 2023. 4 March 2023. Press Trust of India. 4 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230304174449/https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/news-roundglass-punjab-fc-secure-promotion-indian-super-league-clinching-i-league-style-i-league-2022-23.
- Web site: I-League outfit Roundglass Punjab promoted to ISL. thebridge.in. 4 March 2023. 4 March 2023. 4 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230304174521/https://thebridge.in/football/i-league-outfit-roundglass-punjab-promoted-to-isl-40201.
- Web site: Champions RoundGlass Punjab end season in style, hit half-century of points . i-league.org . AIFF . Media Team . Panchkula . 12 March 2023 . 12 March 2023 . 12 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230312185210/https://i-league.org/champions-roundglass-punjab-end-season-in-style-hit-half-century-of-points/ .
