Juan Jesús Gutierrez Robles
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Juan Jesús Gutiérrez Robles, aka Juanito (born 17 February 1980 in Málaga
, Andalusia
), is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Asteras Tripoli F.C. in Greece
, mainly as a defensive midfielder.
, making his La Liga
debuts on 1 September 2002, in a 3–2 away win against neighbours Recreativo de Huelva
. After three seasons, he played one season each with Deportivo Alavés
and Real Sociedad
(with both teams eventually being relegated
).
Juanito joined UD Almería
in 2007–08, where he was successfully reconverted into a defensive midfielder, being an important first-team member during two top flight seasons.
In late July 2009, he returned to his first club, Málaga, replacing Lolo
, a player who occupied his same positions and had returned from his loan to neighbours Sevilla FC
. Juanito's first game in his second spell was on the season
opener, as he started in a 3–0 home triumph against Atlético Madrid; he finished the campaign with 30 appearances (25 starts), as the team narrowly avoided relegation, after ranking 17th.
In December 2010, shortly after the arrival of manager Manuel Pellegrini
, Juanito was deemed surplus to requirements, alongside five other players. On 4 January 2011, he was released by Málaga, with Albert Luque
; 11 days later, he returned to former club Almería, penning a five-month contract.
On 19 January 2011, Juanito made his official debut for Almería, in a 3–2 win at Deportivo de La Coruña
(4–2 on aggregate), with the club reaching the semifinals
of the Copa del Rey
for the first time ever. In July, after the club was relegated
, he was released.
Málaga
Málaga is a city and a municipality in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 568,507 in 2010, it is the second most populous city of Andalusia and the sixth largest in Spain. This is the southernmost large city in Europe...
, Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
), is a Spanish
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 Asteras Tripoli F.C. in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, mainly as a defensive midfielder.
Football career
Earlier a central defender, Juanito grew through the ranks of hometown 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...
, 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...
debuts on 1 September 2002, in a 3–2 away win against neighbours Recreativo de Huelva
Recreativo de Huelva
Real Club Recreativo de Huelva, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Huelva, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 23 December 1889, it is the oldest football team in Spain, and currently plays in the second division, holding home games at Estadio Nuevo Colombino, which has a...
. After three seasons, he played one season each with Deportivo Alavés
Deportivo Alavés
Deportivo Alavés, S.A.D., usually abbreviated to Alavés, is a Spanish football club based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, in the Basque Country. Founded in 1921, it plays in Segunda División B, holding home matches at the 19,500-seater Estadio Mendizorrotza....
and Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in the city of San Sebastián, Basque Country, founded on 7 September 1909...
(with both teams eventually being relegated
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:...
).
Juanito joined UD Almería
UD Almería
Unión Deportiva Almería, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Almería, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1989 as Almería Club de Fútbol, it currently plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos, with a 22,000-seat...
in 2007–08, where he was successfully reconverted into a defensive midfielder, being an important first-team member during two top flight seasons.
In late July 2009, he returned to his first club, Málaga, replacing Lolo
Manuel Ortiz Toribio
Manuel Ortiz Toribio , aka Lolo, is a Spanish footballer who plays for CA Osasuna.A versatile defensive unit, he can appear as both defensive midfielder or central defender.-Club career:...
, a player who occupied his same positions and had returned from his loan to neighbours Sevilla FC
Sevilla FC
Sevilla Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Spain that plays in the Spanish La Liga championship.They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football having won a 1 La Liga title, 5 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 2 UEFA...
. Juanito's first game in his second spell was on the season
2009–10 La Liga
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opener, as he started in a 3–0 home triumph against Atlético Madrid; he finished the campaign with 30 appearances (25 starts), as the team narrowly avoided relegation, after ranking 17th.
In December 2010, shortly after the arrival of manager Manuel Pellegrini
Manuel Pellegrini
Manuel Luis Pellegrini Ripamonti is a Chilean manager and former footballer. His current club is La Liga side Málaga CF.-Club career:...
, Juanito was deemed surplus to requirements, alongside five other players. On 4 January 2011, he was released by Málaga, with Albert Luque
Albert Luque
Albert Luque Martos is a Spanish footballer who plays as either a left winger or striker.His 14-year professional career was mainly associated with Mallorca and Deportivo, and he amassed La Liga totals of 245 games and 61 goals over the course of nine seasons...
; 11 days later, he returned to former club Almería, penning a five-month contract.
On 19 January 2011, Juanito made his official debut for Almería, in a 3–2 win at Deportivo de La Coruña
Deportivo de La Coruña
Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña is a professional football club based in the city of A Coruña, Galicia; founded in 1906 and currently playing in Segunda División...
(4–2 on aggregate), with the club reaching the semifinals
2010–11 Copa del Rey
The 2010–11 Copa del Rey was the 107th staging of the Copa del Rey. The competition began on August 21, 2010 and ended on April 20, 2011 with the final, held at the Estadio Mestalla in Valencia, in which Real Madrid lifted the trophy for the eighteenth time in their history with a 1–0 victory over...
of the Copa del Rey
Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
for the first time ever. In July, after the club was relegated
2010–11 La Liga
The 2010–11 La Liga season was the 80th since its establishment. The campaign began on 28 August 2010 and ended on 21 May 2011. A total of 20 teams contested the league, 17 of which already contested in the 2009–10 season and three of which were promoted from the Segunda División...
, he was released.