Jordi Pablo Ripollés
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Jordi Pablo Ripollés is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Villarreal CF B
as a right midfielder
.
, joining Villarreal CF
's youth system at 16. He made his debuts for the first team in April 2009, appearing in two consecutive defeats: 0–2 at home against Málaga CF
for La Liga
, and 0–3 at Arsenal
, in the season's UEFA Champions League
. This was due to the injury of Santi Cazorla
, lost for the campaign also in that month.
In late July 2009, Pablo joined Málaga on a four-year deal, with Villarreal retaining a rebuying option in the first three. Late into the club's preseason, he suffered a severe knee
injury against Levante UD
, going on to miss the entire 2009–10
.
On 17 August 2010, Pablo was loaned to FC Cartagena
in the second division
. However, in the Murcian
club's first pre-season match, he injured his right leg
, being sidelined for the first months of the new season
, and again failing to appear officially.
On 1 August 2011, Málaga cancelled Jordi Pablo's contract. He immediately returned to Villarreal's reserves
, in the second level. In 22 October 2011, he made his first appearance since 26 April 2009, as he played the last 29 minutes against Real Murcia
in a 3−1 away defeat.
at the 2007 World Cup
held in South Korea
, helping the nation to a final runner-up spot, after a penalty shootout loss to Nigeria
. After his performances (three goals, four matches), he was "upgraded" to the under-19
.
Spain
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footballer who plays for Villarreal CF B
Villarreal CF B
Villarreal Club de Fútbol B is a Spanish football team based in Villarreal, in the autonomous community of Valencia. Founded in 1999, it is the reserve team of Villarreal CF, and plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Ciudad Deportiva Villarreal CF, with a 5,000-seat capacity.Unlike in...
as a right midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
.
Club career
Jordi Pablo began his career with Vinaròs CFVinaròs CF
Vinaròs Club de Fútbol is a football team based in Vinaròs, in Castellón province, autonomous community of Valencian Community, Spain. Founded in 1965, it plays in Primera Regional. Its stadium is El Cervol, which has a capacity of 9,600 seats.-History:...
, joining Villarreal CF
Villarreal CF
Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. , usually abbreviated to Villarreal CF or just Villarreal, is a Spanish Primera División football club based in Vila-real, a city in the province of Castellón within the Valencian Community...
's youth system at 16. He made his debuts for the first team in April 2009, appearing in two consecutive defeats: 0–2 at home against 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...
for 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...
, and 0–3 at Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
, in the season's UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
. This was due to the injury of Santi Cazorla
Santi Cazorla
Santiago "Santi" Cazorla González is a Spanish footballer who plays for Málaga CF in La Liga.A versatile winger, he can play on either flank, being ambidextrous...
, lost for the campaign also in that month.
In late July 2009, Pablo joined Málaga on a four-year deal, with Villarreal retaining a rebuying option in the first three. Late into the club's preseason, he suffered a severe knee
Knee
The knee joint joins the thigh with the leg and consists of two articulations: one between the fibula and tibia, and one between the femur and patella. It is the largest joint in the human body and is very complicated. The knee is a mobile trocho-ginglymus , which permits flexion and extension as...
injury against Levante UD
Levante UD
Levante Unión Deportiva, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, in the namesake community.Founded in 1909, it plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadi Ciutat de València.-Early years:...
, going on to miss the entire 2009–10
2009–10 La Liga
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.
On 17 August 2010, Pablo was loaned to FC Cartagena
FC Cartagena
Fútbol Club Cartagena is a Spanish football team based in Cartagena, in the autonomous community of Murcia. Founded in 1995, it currently plays in the second division, holding home games at Estadio Cartagonova, with a capacity of 15,105 spectators....
in the 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:...
. However, in the Murcian
Region of Murcia
The Region of Murcia is an autonomous community of Spain located in the southeast of the country, between Andalusia and Valencian Community, on the Mediterranean coast....
club's first pre-season match, he injured his right leg
Human leg
The human leg is the entire lower extremity or limb of the human body, including the foot, thigh and even the hip or gluteal region; however, the precise definition in human anatomy refers only to the section of the lower limb extending from the knee to the ankle.Legs are used for standing,...
, being sidelined for the first months of the new season
2010–11 Segunda División
-Personnel and sponsorship:-Managerial changes:-League table:||style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|||rowspan=11 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|-Positions by round:Source: -Results:...
, and again failing to appear officially.
On 1 August 2011, Málaga cancelled Jordi Pablo's contract. He immediately returned to Villarreal's reserves
Villarreal CF B
Villarreal Club de Fútbol B is a Spanish football team based in Villarreal, in the autonomous community of Valencia. Founded in 1999, it is the reserve team of Villarreal CF, and plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Ciudad Deportiva Villarreal CF, with a 5,000-seat capacity.Unlike in...
, in the second level. In 22 October 2011, he made his first appearance since 26 April 2009, as he played the last 29 minutes against Real Murcia
Real Murcia
Real Murcia Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in the region of Murcia. Founded in 1908, it currently plays in the second division, playing home matches at Estadio Nueva Condomina, which can hold 33,045 spectators....
in a 3−1 away defeat.
International career
Jordi Pablo played for Spain's U-17Spain national under-17 football team
The Spain national under-17 football team represents Spain in international football at this age level and is controlled by Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain....
at the 2007 World Cup
2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup
The FIFA U-17 World Cup 2007 was held in the Korea Republic between 18 August and 9 September 2007. For this event, the number of teams had been expanded from 16 to 24, with the top two of each group and the four best third-place teams advancing to the Round of 16...
held in South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
, helping the nation to a final runner-up spot, after a penalty shootout loss to Nigeria
Nigeria national football team
The Nigeria national football team, nicknamed the Super Eagles or Green Eagles, is the national team of Nigeria and is controlled by the Nigeria Football Federation . The team has ranked as high as 5th in the FIFA World Rankings, in April 1994...
. After his performances (three goals, four matches), he was "upgraded" to the under-19
Spain national under-19 football team
The Spain national under-19 football team represents Spain in international football at this age level and is controlled by Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain.-UEFA European Under-19 Championship Record:...
.