Javito facts for kids
Francisco Javier Peral Periane (born on November 4, 1983), known as Javito, is a Spanish former professional footballer. He played as a winger, known for his speed and skill on the field.
Javito in action for Orduspor
|
|||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Francisco Javier Peral Periane | ||
| Date of birth | 4 November 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Moraleja, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Moraleja | |||
| 2001–2002 | Barcelona | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2006 | Barcelona C | 67 | (10) |
| 2004–2006 | Barcelona B | 53 | (12) |
| 2004 | Barcelona | 1 | (0) |
| 2006–2011 | Aris | 124 | (15) |
| 2011–2012 | Olympiacos | 4 | (1) |
| 2012 | → Orduspor (loan) | 14 | (1) |
| 2013 | Hércules | 12 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | Alcorcón | 23 | (4) |
| 2014–2015 | Kerkyra | 30 | (4) |
| 2015–2016 | Panthrakikos | 21 | (0) |
| 2017 | Guijuelo | 8 | (0) |
| 2017–2020 | Coria | 92 | (12) |
| 2020–2022 | Moraleja | ||
| International career | |||
| 2005 | Spain U21 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 March 2020 | |||
Contents
Javito's Football Journey
Javito, whose full name is Francisco Javier Peral Periane, was born in Moraleja, Spain. He became a professional footballer, playing mostly as a winger. He is now retired from playing.
Starting at Barcelona
Javito began his football journey at a young age. When he was 17, he joined the famous FC Barcelona youth academy. This is where young players learn and train to become professional footballers.
He started playing for FC Barcelona B, which is the reserve team. Reserve teams are where players who are not yet in the main squad get to play and gain experience. He played two seasons there and scored 10 goals in 29 games in his first year.
Javito made his first official appearance for Barcelona's main team on December 7, 2004. This was during a UEFA Champions League match. However, he faced a serious health issue involving blood clots, which kept him from becoming a regular player for the main team.
Moving to Greece with Aris
In the summer of 2006, Javito moved to Greece and joined Aris Thessaloniki F.C.. He was one of the first Spanish players to join the club around that time. He quickly became a key player for Aris.
He helped Aris finish fourth in the Greek Superleague, which was a great achievement for the team. In 2007, he scored an important goal against Real Zaragoza in the UEFA Europa League, helping his team qualify for the group stages.
Javito continued to play well for Aris. In 2008, he scored the winning goal against Olympiacos F.C., breaking their long record of not losing at the Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium. He also scored a crucial goal against Atlético Madrid in the Europa League in 2010, helping Aris advance in the competition.
Short Stays in Spain and Greece
In January 2011, Javito returned to Spain to play for Deportivo de La Coruña. However, he couldn't play any games because of some paperwork problems. His team was later moved down to a lower league that season.
After that, Javito went back to Greece and signed with Olympiacos F.C.. He played a few games there before his contract ended in September 2012.
He then returned to Spain again, playing for Hércules CF and AD Alcorcón in the Segunda División, which is Spain's second-highest football league.
Final Years in Greece and Spain
In 2014, Javito went back to Greece for another spell, joining PAE Kerkyra. The next year, he played for Panthrakikos F.C..
He later returned to Spain for his final years as a player, playing for CD Guijuelo and CD Coria. He retired from professional football after playing for his local club, Moraleja, until 2022.
Playing for Spain's Youth Team
Javito also had the chance to represent his country. He played one game for the Spain under-21 team on June 7, 2005. He came on as a substitute in a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which Spain won 4-2.
See also
In Spanish: Javito para niños
