Álvaro Negredo
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Álvaro Negredo Sánchez (born 20 August 1985) is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Sevilla FC
as a striker.
Nickname
d La fiera de Vallecas (The beast of Vallecas
), his career was associated with Real Madrid
, although he could never become a part of its first-team setup, going on to represent other teams in his country.
, Negredo started his career at local Rayo Vallecano
, making his professional debuts in early 2005, with the team by then in the third level
. He switched during that summer to another side in the country's capital, as he ended his formation in Real Madrid
affiliate Real Madrid Castilla
, from 2005–07.
In his last season, Negredo developed as a striker, scoring 18 league goals, although he could not prevent Castilla's drop from the second division
. He impressed the first team's coach Fabio Capello
, and was called for a few Real matches in the Spanish Cup
, but stayed unused on the bench. Finally, he made his debut for the first team in a friendly against Atlético Madrid.
newcomers UD Almería
, with Real Madrid having an option to rebuy. He made his topflight debut on 26 August, in a 3–0 shock win at Deportivo de La Coruña
. On 2 February 2008, he scored from the penalty spot
in a 2–0 home win against his former team. On 19 April, in a 4–1 away success against UEFA Cup and domestic cup holders Sevilla FC
, he added two, after having missed a penalty kick.
Negredo finished the season as Almería's topscorer with 13 goals, as the side from Andalusia
finished 8th. In 2008–09, he netted five in the side's first six matches, including a 95' minute
scored against neighbours Recreativo de Huelva
(1–0), on 28 September 2008. In February of the following year, he scored a brace against Valencia CF
, which took his league tally to ten, albeit in a 2–3 away loss, and finished the campaign at 19, with the club producing a slightly less successful season.
5 million on Negredo during the summer of 2009, and the player returned to first team training with the club, on 10 July. In the pre-season, he scored the fourth goal against LDU Quito, in a 4–2 Peace Cup
win.
Negredo had been tipped to join Real Zaragoza
or Hull City
, but finally decided to sign a reported five-year deal with Sevilla for €15 million, with Real Madrid having an option to rebuy the player in the first two years.
Negredo made his debut for Sevilla on 31 August 2009, against Valencia CF
, coming as a substitute in the 37th minute on a 0–2 away loss. Two weeks later, on his second appearance, he scored his first goal for Sevilla, against CA Osasuna
, in a 2–0 away success.
A starter throughout most of 2009–10
, with Luís Fabiano
and Frédéric Kanouté
fighting for the other striker berth, Negredo's first season was highly irregular. He suffered a scoring drought that lasted (in the league alone) 12 games, only ending on May 2, 2010, in a 3–1 home win against Atlético Madrid, his two goals coming from penalties
(he had already lost his starting position at the time, but the Mali
an was suspended for that game); he added another brace the following match, a 5–1 away routing of Racing de Santander
, for a total of 11 in the league (another in the UEFA Champions League). He was also sent off
three times in the season, the last of which almost prevented his participation in the domestic cup final
against Atlético de Madrid, after insulting the assistant referee
in Sevilla's 3–2 win at former club Almería (the ban was later lifted and he was allowed to play – Fabiano was unavailable for the match through injury – in the 2–0 final win
).
Negredo was an undisputed first-choice for Sevilla in the 2010–11 season
- Fabiano also returned to São Paulo FC in March 2011 - scoring 27 official goals, 20 in the league. Highlights included braces against Villarreal CF
(3–3 away draw in the cup
, with his team eventually reaching the semifinals), Deportivo (3–3 away draw), Real Madrid (2–6 home loss,) Osasuna (2–3 loss, away) and RCD Espanyol
(3–2 away win).
by manager Vicente del Bosque
, for a 2010 FIFA World Cup
qualifier
against Armenia
(on the 10th), following the injuries of David Villa
and Daniel Güiza
. He made his debut replacing Fernando Torres
early in the second half, in an eventual 2–1 away win.
Four days later, Negredo started and scored twice (also providing two assists
) in another away fixture, against Bosnia and Herzegovina
(5–2 triumph), as Spain eventually won all ten group matches. He was, however, overlooked for the final stages in South Africa
, with the national team winning the tournament.
1Includes Copa del Rey
and Supercopa de España
.
, the latter a forward. Both played their entire careers in Segunda División B or lower.
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 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...
as a striker.
Nickname
Nickname
A nickname is "a usually familiar or humorous but sometimes pointed or cruel name given to a person or place, as a supposedly appropriate replacement for or addition to the proper name.", or a name similar in origin and pronunciation from the original name....
d La fiera de Vallecas (The beast of Vallecas
Vallecas
Vallecas is a neighborhood of Madrid composed of two districts: Puente de Vallecas and Villa de Vallecas...
), his career was associated with Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
, although he could never become a part of its first-team setup, going on to represent other teams in his country.
Real Madrid
Born in MadridMadrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
, Negredo started his career at local Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, S.A.D., often abbreviated to Rayo, is a Spanish football team based in Madrid, in the neighbourhood of Vallecas...
, making his professional debuts in early 2005, with the team by then in the third level
Segunda División B
Segunda División B is the third level of the Spanish football league system. It is administered by the RFEF. The top two levels are La Liga, also referred to as the Primera División, and the Segunda División. Immediately below Segunda División B is the Tercera Division...
. He switched during that summer to another side in the country's capital, as he ended his formation in Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
affiliate Real Madrid Castilla
Real Madrid Castilla
Real Madrid Castilla is a Spanish football team that plays in the Segunda División B. It is the reserve team of Real Madrid. They play their home games at Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium....
, from 2005–07.
In his last season, Negredo developed as a striker, scoring 18 league goals, although he could not prevent Castilla's drop from 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:...
. He impressed the first team's coach Fabio Capello
Fabio Capello
Fabio Capello is an Italian football manager and former player. He is the manager of the England national football team.Capello has the distinction of winning the domestic league title with every club he has coached throughout his career...
, and was called for a few Real matches in the Spanish Cup
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 ....
, but stayed unused on the bench. Finally, he made his debut for the first team in a friendly against Atlético Madrid.
Almería
In July 2007, Negredo was sold to La LigaLa 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...
newcomers 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...
, with Real Madrid having an option to rebuy. He made his topflight debut on 26 August, in a 3–0 shock 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...
. On 2 February 2008, he scored from the penalty spot
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
in a 2–0 home win against his former team. On 19 April, in a 4–1 away success against UEFA Cup and domestic cup holders 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...
, he added two, after having missed a penalty kick.
Negredo finished the season as Almería's topscorer with 13 goals, as the side from 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...
finished 8th. In 2008–09, he netted five in the side's first six matches, including a 95' minute
Last-minute goal
The term "last-minute goal" is used in sport, primarily association football, to describe a goal scored very late in a game. It may not necessarily refer to a goal scored in the actual final minute...
scored 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...
(1–0), on 28 September 2008. In February of the following year, he scored a brace against Valencia CF
Valencia CF
Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
, which took his league tally to ten, albeit in a 2–3 away loss, and finished the campaign at 19, with the club producing a slightly less successful season.
Real Madrid return / Sevilla
Real Madrid exercised their buyback option of a reported €Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,...
5 million on Negredo during the summer of 2009, and the player returned to first team training with the club, on 10 July. In the pre-season, he scored the fourth goal against LDU Quito, in a 4–2 Peace Cup
2009 Peace Cup
The 2009 Peace Cup Andalucia was an invitational friendly football tournament. It was the 4th edition of Peace Cup and was held in Spain from 24 July to 2 August in the cities of Madrid, Seville, Málaga, Jerez and Huelva. It was the first time that the tournament has been hosted by a nation other...
win.
Negredo had been tipped to join Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza, S.A.D. is a Spanish association football team from Zaragoza in Spain. Founded on 18 March 1932, Real Zaragoza have spent the majority of their 78 year history in the Spanish top-flight. Real Zaragoza are Spain's 9th highest ranked team in overall league points...
or Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
, but finally decided to sign a reported five-year deal with Sevilla for €15 million, with Real Madrid having an option to rebuy the player in the first two years.
Negredo made his debut for Sevilla on 31 August 2009, against Valencia CF
Valencia CF
Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
, coming as a substitute in the 37th minute on a 0–2 away loss. Two weeks later, on his second appearance, he scored his first goal for Sevilla, against CA Osasuna
CA Osasuna
Club Atlético Osasuna, known as Osasuna, is a Spanish football team based in Iruñea-Pamplona, in the autonomous community of Navarre.Founded in 1920, it currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at the 19,553-capacity Estadio Reyno de Navarra...
, in a 2–0 away success.
A starter throughout most of 2009–10
2009–10 La Liga
- Personnel and sponsoring :- Before the start of the season :- During the season :-League table:||rowspan=1 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|||rowspan=1 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|...
, with Luís Fabiano
Luís Fabiano
Luís Fabiano Clemente , commonly known as Luís Fabiano, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for São Paulo and the Brazilian national football team as a striker.-Early career:...
and Frédéric Kanouté
Frédéric Kanouté
Frédéric Oumar Kanouté is a French-born Malian footballer who currently plays for Sevilla FC in the Spanish La Liga. On 2 February 2008, Kanouté was named the 2007 African Footballer of the Year and is the first foreign-born player to win it.-Lyon:Born in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, Rhône, Kanouté's...
fighting for the other striker berth, Negredo's first season was highly irregular. He suffered a scoring drought that lasted (in the league alone) 12 games, only ending on May 2, 2010, in a 3–1 home win against Atlético Madrid, his two goals coming from penalties
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
(he had already lost his starting position at the time, but the Mali
Mali
Mali , officially the Republic of Mali , is a landlocked country in Western Africa. Mali borders Algeria on the north, Niger on the east, Burkina Faso and the Côte d'Ivoire on the south, Guinea on the south-west, and Senegal and Mauritania on the west. Its size is just over 1,240,000 km² with...
an was suspended for that game); he added another brace the following match, a 5–1 away routing of Racing de Santander
Racing de Santander
Real Racing Club de Santander, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Santander, in the autonomous community of Cantabria. Founded in 1913, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio El Sardinero, with a capacity for 22,400 spectators....
, for a total of 11 in the league (another in the UEFA Champions League). He was also sent off
Ejection (sports)
In sports, an ejection is one of several disqualifying actions assessed to a player or coach by a game official , usually for unsportsmanlike conduct....
three times in the season, the last of which almost prevented his participation in the domestic cup final
2009–10 Copa del Rey
The 2009–10 Copa del Rey was the 106th staging of the Copa del Rey. The competition began on August 22, 2009 and concluded on May 19, 2010 with the final held at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, in which Sevilla FC lifted the trophy for the fifth time in their history with a 2–0 victory over...
against Atlético de Madrid, after insulting the assistant referee
Assistant referee (association football)
In association football, an assistant referee is one of several officials who assist the referee in controlling a match. Two officials, traditionally known as linesmen , stand on the touchlines, while a fourth official assists administrative or other match related tasks as directed by the referee...
in Sevilla's 3–2 win at former club Almería (the ban was later lifted and he was allowed to play – Fabiano was unavailable for the match through injury – in the 2–0 final win
2010 Copa del Rey Final
The 2010 Copa del Rey final was the 106th final since its establishment. The match took place on 19 May 2010 at the Camp Nou, Barcelona. The match was contested by Sevilla and Atlético Madrid, and it was refereed by Manuel Mejuto González....
).
Negredo was an undisputed first-choice for Sevilla in the 2010–11 season
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...
- Fabiano also returned to São Paulo FC in March 2011 - scoring 27 official goals, 20 in the league. Highlights included braces against 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...
(3–3 away draw in the cup
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...
, with his team eventually reaching the semifinals), Deportivo (3–3 away draw), Real Madrid (2–6 home loss,) Osasuna (2–3 loss, away) and RCD Espanyol
RCD Espanyol
Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona is a sports club based in Barcelona, Spain. It is best known for its football team. Espanyol currently play in the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat with seats for 40,500 spectators. It was inaugurated on 2 August 2009...
(3–2 away win).
International career
On 6 October 2009, Negredo received his first call to the Spanish senior teamSpain national football team
The Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...
by manager Vicente del Bosque
Vicente Del Bosque
Vicente del Bosque González, 1st Marquis of Del Bosque is a former Spanish footballer He is currently the manager of the Spanish national football team. After taking over from Luis Aragonés who had led Spain to European success in Euro 2008, Del Bosque went on to manage the national team to the...
, for a 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
qualifier
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)
The European zone of qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup saw 53 teams competing for 13 places at the finals. The qualification process started on 20 August 2008, after UEFA Euro 2008, and ended on 18 November 2009. The qualification process saw the first competitive matches of...
against Armenia
Armenia national football team
The Armenia national football team represents Armenia in association football and is controlled by the Football Federation of Armenia, the governing body for football in Armenia...
(on the 10th), following the injuries of David Villa
David Villa
David Villa Sánchez , nicknamed , is a Spanish footballer who currently plays as a striker for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national football team. He can also operate as a winger....
and Daniel Güiza
Daniel Güiza
Daniel González Güiza is a Spanish footballer who plays for Getafe CF in La Liga, as a striker.A late bloomer, he made a name for himself at the age of 27, being crowned La Liga topscorer with Mallorca...
. He made his debut replacing Fernando Torres
Fernando Torres
Fernando José Torres Sanz , nicknamed , is a Spanish footballer who plays for Chelsea and the Spain national team as a striker....
early in the second half, in an eventual 2–1 away win.
Four days later, Negredo started and scored twice (also providing two assists
Assist (football)
In association football, an assist is a contribution by a player which helps to score a goal. Statistics for assists made by players may be kept officially by the organisers of a competition, or unofficially by, for example, journalists or organisers of fantasy football competitions...
) in another away fixture, against Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team
The Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team is the national football team of Bosnia and Herzegovina, governed by the Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina...
(5–2 triumph), as Spain eventually won all ten group matches. He was, however, overlooked for the final stages in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
, with the national team winning the tournament.
Club
Sevilla- Copa del ReyCopa del ReyThe 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 ....
: 2009–102009–10 Copa del ReyThe 2009–10 Copa del Rey was the 106th staging of the Copa del Rey. The competition began on August 22, 2009 and concluded on May 19, 2010 with the final held at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, in which Sevilla FC lifted the trophy for the fifth time in their history with a 2–0 victory over... - Supercopa de EspañaSupercopa de EspañaThe Supercopa de España is a Spanish football championship contested by the winners of La Liga and the Copa del Rey...
: Runner-up 20102010 Supercopa de EspañaThe 2010 Supercopa de España was a two-legged Spanish football match-up played on 14 August and 21 August 2010. It was contested by Sevilla, the 2009–10 Copa del Rey winners, and Barcelona, the 2009–10 Primera División winners....
Club statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup1 | Continental | Total | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||||||
| Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, S.A.D., often abbreviated to Rayo, is a Spanish football team based in Madrid, in the neighbourhood of Vallecas... |
2004–05 | 12 | 1 | — | — | 12 | 1 | |||||||
| Total | 12 | 1 | |— | 12 | 1 | |||||||||
| Real Madrid B Real Madrid Castilla Real Madrid Castilla is a Spanish football team that plays in the Segunda División B. It is the reserve team of Real Madrid. They play their home games at Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium.... |
2005–06 2005–06 Segunda División -Classification 2005–06:-Relegated to Segunda División B:* UE Lleida -- Relegated to Segunda División B - Group 3* Ferrol -- Relegated to Segunda División B - Group 1* Eibar -- Relegated to Segunda División B - Group 4... |
25 | 4 | — | — | 25 | 4 | |||||||
| 2006–07 | 40 | 18 | — | — | 40 | 18 | ||||||||
| Total | 65 | 22 | |— | 65 | 22 | |||||||||
| 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... |
2007–08 | 36 | 13 | 2 | 0 | — | 38 | 13 | ||||||
| 2008–09 | 34 | 19 | 1 | 0 | — | 35 | 19 | |||||||
| Total | 70 | 32 | 3 | 0 | Sevilla 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... | 2009–10 2009–10 La Liga - Personnel and sponsoring :- Before the start of the season :- During the season :-League table:||rowspan=1 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|||rowspan=1 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|... |
35 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 47 | 14 |
| 2010–11 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... |
38 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 55 | 26 | ||||||
| 2011–12 2011–12 La Liga The 2011–12 La Liga season is the 81st since its establishment. Barcelona are the defending champions, having won their 21st La Liga title in the previous season for the third time in a row. The campaign began on 27 August 2011, and will end on 13 May 2012... |
6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 3 | ||||||
| Total | 79 | 34 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 103 | 43 | ||||||
| Career totals | 226 | 89 | 17 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 260 | 98 | ||||||
1Includes 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 ....
and Supercopa de España
Supercopa de España
The Supercopa de España is a Spanish football championship contested by the winners of La Liga and the Copa del Rey...
.
Personal life
Negredo's older brothers, César and Rubén, are also footballers, the former a defenderDefender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, the latter a forward. Both played their entire careers in Segunda División B or lower.