Javier "Javi" Márquez Moreno (Spanish pronunciation: [xaˈβjeɾ ˈmaɾkeθ]; born 11 May 1986) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder.
 Márquez in 2009 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Javier Márquez Moreno | ||
| Date of birth | 11 May 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Barcelona, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Central midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Gramenet | |||
| 1999–2005 | Espanyol | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2009 | Espanyol B | 86 | (14) |
| 2007–2012 | Espanyol | 53 | (3) |
| 2012–2014 | Mallorca | 25 | (3) |
| 2013–2014 | → Elche (loan) | 29 | (2) |
| 2014–2017 | Granada | 51 | (0) |
| 2017 | New York Cosmos | 27 | (6) |
| 2018–2020 | Gimnàstic | 46 | (2) |
| Total | 317 | (30) | |
| International career | |||
| 2010–2015 | Catalonia | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career edit
Espanyol edit
Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Márquez was a product of hometown RCD Espanyol's youth system.[1] He was promoted to the first team for the 2009–10 season, making his La Liga debut on 19 September by playing 30 minutes at Deportivo de La Coruña for a 3–2 win, after coming on as a substitute for Ben Sahar.[2]
Márquez quickly established himself in the first team and, on 20 December 2009, scored his first goal in a 2–0 home win against UD Almería.[3] However, his campaign ended prematurely in March 2010 after he broke his leg in a match with Sevilla FC.[4]
Márquez recovered fully for 2010–11, being an undisputed starter for the Mauricio Pochettino-led side while partnering another Espanyol youth graduate, Raúl Baena, in central midfield. However, after recovering from another injury, he was deemed surplus to requirements by the manager,[5] and chose not to renew his contract.[6]
Mallorca edit
On 30 June 2012, Márquez joined RCD Mallorca as Sergio Tejera moved in the opposite direction.[7] He made his official debut precisely against his former side, starting and playing 54 minutes in the 2–1 home win.[8]
Márquez' spell at the Iberostar Stadium was curtailed by an injury to his left ankle,[9] and his team also suffered relegation.
Granada edit
In the summer of 2014, Márquez signed a four-year contract for Granada CF after a season-long spell at fellow top-tier club Elche CF.[10] He appeared in 25 games – 15 starts – in his first year, as the Andalusians narrowly retained their status.
Márquez was released in late January 2017, aged 30.[11]
New York Cosmos edit
On 24 February 2017, the New York Cosmos announced that they had signed Márquez for the 2017 campaign.[12] He scored his first goal for his new team on 22 April, in a 1–1 home draw against the Jacksonville Armada FC.[13]
Gimnàstic edit
On 8 January 2018, free agent Márquez agreed to a two-and-a-half-year deal at Gimnàstic de Tarragona in the Segunda División.[14] In November 2020, the 34-year-old announced his retirement.[15]
Personal life edit
In March 2016, Márquez became the father of a baby boy. As a deference to his wife, he named him Modric after the Croatian footballer.[16]
References edit
- ^ Martínez, Abraham (25 February 2011). "Nunca destacó hasta 2008, cuando se salió con el filial" [He was never remarkable until 2008, when he shot the lights out with reserves]. Sport (in Spanish). Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "Espanyol win at Depor". ESPN Soccernet. 19 September 2009. Archived from the original on 26 October 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- ^ "Espanyol 2–0 Almeria". ESPN Star Sports. 21 December 2009. Archived from the original on 24 March 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2010.
- ^ Macdonald, Paul (21 March 2010). "Espanyol midfielder Javi Marquez out for season after leg break". Goal. Retrieved 9 December 2010.
- ^ "Pochettino: "Javi Márquez es un jugador especial, le tengo muchísimo cariño"" [Pochettino: "Javi Márquez is a special player, i cherish him a lot"]. Marca (in Spanish). 28 March 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- ^ Román, Rogelio (13 June 2011). "Alerta Javi Márquez en el RCD Espanyol" [Javi Márquez alert in RCD Espanyol]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- ^ "Trueque cerrado entre Mallorca y Espanyol por Javi Márquez y Tejera" [Mallorca and Espanyol swap for Javi Márquez and Tejera completed]. Sport (in Spanish). 30 June 2012. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
- ^ "Hemed double guides Mallorca home". ESPN Soccernet. 18 August 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- ^ "Lesión de Javi Márquez" [Javi Márquez injury] (in Spanish). UEFA. 24 September 2012. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
- ^ "Javi Márquez, rojiblanco para las próximas tres temporadas" [Javi Márquez, red-and-white for the next three seasons] (in Spanish). Granada CF. 4 July 2014. Archived from the original on 7 July 2014. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
- ^ "Javi Márquez deja el Granada tras dos temporadas y media" [Javi Márquez leaves Granada after two and a half seasons] (in Spanish). Europa Press. 31 January 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
- ^ "New York Cosmos sign La Liga's Espanyol product Javi Márquez". New York Cosmos. 24 February 2017. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
- ^ "Javi Márquez nets first Cosmos goal". New York Cosmos. 26 April 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
- ^ "Javi Márquez refuerza el medio del campo grana" [Javi Márquez bolsters grana midfield] (in Spanish). Gimnàstic Tarragona. 8 January 2018. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ Rodríguez, Fran (19 November 2020). "Javi Márquez se retira del fútbol" [Javi Márquez retires from football]. Ideal (in Spanish). Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ^ "Javi Márquez llama a su hijo... ¡Modric!" [Javi Márquez names his son... Modric!]. Marca (in Spanish). 10 March 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
External links edit
- Javi Márquez at BDFutbol
- Javi Márquez at Futbolme (in Spanish)
- Javi Márquez at Soccerway