Justo Tejada facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Justo Tejada Martínez | ||
| Date of birth | 6 January 1933 | ||
| Place of birth | Barcelona, Spain | ||
| Date of death | January 31, 2021 (aged 88) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Europa | |||
| Barcelona | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1951–1952 | España Industrial | ||
| 1952–1961 | Barcelona | 149 | (73) |
| 1952–1953 | → Murcia (loan) | ||
| 1961–1963 | Real Madrid | 33 | (10) |
| 1963–1965 | Espanyol | 16 | (2) |
| National team | |||
| 1954–1960 | Spain B | 6 | (5) |
| 1958–1961 | Spain | 8 | (4) |
| 1954–1960 | Catalan XI | 3 | (1) |
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Justo Tejada Martínez (born January 6, 1933 – died January 31, 2021) was a talented Spanish footballer. He played as a forward, which means he was usually trying to score goals. He also played for the Spanish national team eight times.
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Who Was Justo Tejada?
Justo Tejada was born in Barcelona, Catalonia, a region in Spain. He started playing football when he was young. His first team was the youth side of CE Europa. He later became a professional player.
Playing for FC Barcelona
Tejada is best known for playing for FC Barcelona. He joined their youth team and later became a key player for the main team. During his time with Barcelona, he helped them win some big titles.
- He won La Liga, which is the top football league in Spain.
- He also won the Copa del Rey, a major Spanish cup competition.
He played 149 games for FC Barcelona and scored 73 goals. This shows he was a very important player for the team.
Other Teams and National Career
After playing for Barcelona, Tejada also played for other famous Spanish clubs. He played for Real Madrid and Espanyol. Playing for both Barcelona and Real Madrid is quite rare, as they are big rivals!
Tejada also represented his country, Spain. He played 8 games for the Spanish national team and scored 4 goals. He also played for the Spain B team and the Catalan XI.
His Legacy
Justo Tejada passed away on January 31, 2021, when he was 88 years old. He is remembered as a skilled forward who played for some of Spain's biggest football clubs. His career showed great dedication to the sport.
See also
- In Spanish: Justo Tejada para niños
