Jesús Gámez Duarte
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Jesús Gámez Duarte is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Málaga CF
mainly as a right defender.
's B side
during 2003–04's second division
, and helped it retain its status during three seasons. However, midway through 2005–06
, he was promoted to the first team, making his La Liga
debut on November 27, 2005 (five minutes in a 2–3 loss at Getafe CF
), as both the A and B teams from the city would drop down a level in June.
In two second division seasons, Gámez was an undisputed starter, replacing Gerardo
as first-choice right-back, and contributing with 35 matches in 2007–08, as Málaga returned to the top flight after a two-year absence. He maintained the position throughout the following season, appearing in roughly the same matches and minutes.
Gámez was made Málaga's captain in the 2011 summer, after the retirement of veteran goalkeeper Francesc Arnau
.
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
footballer who plays for Málaga CF
Málaga CF
Málaga Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Málaga, Andalusia. The team currently plays in Spain's La Liga.Málaga CF is generally seen as the successor to CD Málaga, one of the most historical Andalusian football clubs, by being a near-identical looking football club that even shares...
mainly as a right defender.
Club career
Gámez first appeared professionally with Málaga CFMálaga CF
Málaga Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Málaga, Andalusia. The team currently plays in Spain's La Liga.Málaga CF is generally seen as the successor to CD Málaga, one of the most historical Andalusian football clubs, by being a near-identical looking football club that even shares...
's B side
Atlético Malagueño
Atlético Malagueño, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Málaga, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1990, it is the reserve team of Málaga CF, and currently plays in Tercera División - Group 9....
during 2003–04's second division
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
, and helped it retain its status during three seasons. However, midway through 2005–06
2005–06 La Liga
* Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Betis* Cádiz CF* Celta de Vigo* Deportivo Alaves* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Málaga CF* RCD Mallorca* CA Osasuna* Racing de Santander* Real Madrid* Real Sociedad* Sevilla FC...
, he was promoted to the first team, making his La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
debut on November 27, 2005 (five minutes in a 2–3 loss at Getafe CF
Getafe CF
Getafe Club de Fútbol is a Spanish La Liga football club based in Getafe, a city in the Madrid metropolitan area, founded in 1946 and refounded in 1983.In the top level since 2004-05, it holds home games at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez....
), as both the A and B teams from the city would drop down a level in June.
In two second division seasons, Gámez was an undisputed starter, replacing Gerardo
Gerardo García León
Gerardo García León, simply Gerardo , is a Spanish footballer who plays for SD Logroñés. A defender of wide range, he operates on the right flank....
as first-choice right-back, and contributing with 35 matches in 2007–08, as Málaga returned to the top flight after a two-year absence. He maintained the position throughout the following season, appearing in roughly the same matches and minutes.
Gámez was made Málaga's captain in the 2011 summer, after the retirement of veteran goalkeeper Francesc Arnau
Francesc Arnau
Francesc Xavier Arnau Grabulosa is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a goalkeeper....
.