Álvaro Pérez Mejía
Encyclopedia
Álvaro Mejía Pérez is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Konyaspor
in Turkey
, mainly as a central defender.
in 1998, moving to its Junior C side. He was promoted to B in 1999–2000, joining the A the following year.
Mejía joined the third division team
in 2001–02 and moved straight into the second team
, being admitted into the main side the following season, and making his first division
debut in a January 21, 2004 home win against Villarreal CF
(2–1, 90 minutes played). He also appeared in the UEFA Champions League, in a March 3, 2004 1–0 home win against FC Bayern Munich
in the round of 16 (90 minutes). At the end of that season, he renewed his link until 2010, and his appearance in the first team's defence was subsequently put to use in different positions.
The following season, Mejía appeared in just five games for Real Madrid, all competitions combined, adding 26 league games the following two seasons, with his first and only goal coming in a 2–0 away win at Real Betis
, on October 29, 2005, after one minute on the pitch, having subbed Carlos Diogo
.
In July 2007, Mejía joined top flight newcomers Real Murcia
on a four-year link, and scored in the first league round, in a 2–1 home win against Real Zaragoza
. A starter throughout the vast majority of the season, he faced relegation for the first time in his career.
On 30 July 2010, after Murcia dropped another division
, Mejía joined AC Arles-Avignon in France
, newly promoted
to Ligue 1
, on a one-year deal. In January of the following year, he changed teams - and countries - again, signing for Turkish
Süper Lig outfit Konyaspor
.
Spain
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footballer who plays for Konyaspor
Konyaspor
Konyaspor is a professional Turkish football club based in Konya. Konyaspor currently play in the Süper Lig. The club was founded in 1922 but then reformed in 1981. The club colours are green and white and they play their home games at Konya Atatürk Stadium....
in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
, mainly as a central defender.
Club career
Mejía started his football career at Las Rozas CF. He signed for Real MadridReal Madrid
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...
in 1998, moving to its Junior C side. He was promoted to B in 1999–2000, joining the A the following year.
Mejía joined the third division team
Real Madrid C
Real Madrid C is a Spanish association football team that plays in the Tercera División. It is the second reserve team of Real Madrid. They play their home games at La Ciudad del Real Madrid in Valdebebas outside the city of Madrid...
in 2001–02 and moved straight into the second team
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....
, being admitted into the main side the following season, and making his first division
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 in a January 21, 2004 home win 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...
(2–1, 90 minutes played). He also appeared in the UEFA Champions League, in a March 3, 2004 1–0 home win against FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
in the round of 16 (90 minutes). At the end of that season, he renewed his link until 2010, and his appearance in the first team's defence was subsequently put to use in different positions.
The following season, Mejía appeared in just five games for Real Madrid, all competitions combined, adding 26 league games the following two seasons, with his first and only goal coming in a 2–0 away win at Real Betis
Real Betis
Real Betis Balompié S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 12 September 1907, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio Benito Villamarín....
, on October 29, 2005, after one minute on the pitch, having subbed Carlos Diogo
Carlos Diogo
Carlos Andrés Diogo Enseñat is an Uruguayan footballer. A player of great physical strength, he operates as a defender or midfielder, on the right side of the pitch.-Club career:...
.
In July 2007, Mejía joined top flight newcomers 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....
on a four-year link, and scored in the first league round, in a 2–1 home win against 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...
. A starter throughout the vast majority of the season, he faced relegation for the first time in his career.
On 30 July 2010, after Murcia dropped another division
2009–10 Segunda División
The 2009–10 Segunda División was made up of the following teams:-League table:||rowspan=15 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|-2009–10 Results:To read this table, the home team is listed in the left-hand column....
, Mejía joined AC Arles-Avignon in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, newly promoted
2009–10 Ligue 2
The Ligue 2 2009–10 season was the sixty-ninth edition since its establishment. The fixtures were announced on 5 June 2009, and the league began on 7 August and ended on 14 May 2010....
to Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
, on a one-year deal. In January of the following year, he changed teams - and countries - again, signing for Turkish
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
Süper Lig outfit Konyaspor
Konyaspor
Konyaspor is a professional Turkish football club based in Konya. Konyaspor currently play in the Süper Lig. The club was founded in 1922 but then reformed in 1981. The club colours are green and white and they play their home games at Konya Atatürk Stadium....
.
Honours
- Real Madrid:
- Spanish LeagueLa LigaThe 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...
: 2006–07 - Spanish SupercupSupercopa de EspañaThe Supercopa de España is a Spanish football championship contested by the winners of La Liga and the Copa del Rey...
: 2003
- Spanish League