Francisco Callejon

Francisco Callejon Segura (born 15 May 1998) is a Spanish footballer who plays for Betis Deportivo Balompie, on loan from UD Almeria. Mainly a central midfielder, he can also play as a central defender.

Club Career

Born in Pujaire, Almeria, Andalusia, Callejon joined UD Almeria's youth setup in 2010, aged 12, from UDC Pavia. He made his senior debut with the B-team on 23 October 2016, starting in a 2–2 Tercera Division away draw against CD El Palo.

Definitely promoted to the reserves in January 2017, Callejon scored his first senior goal on 15 January, netting the equalizer in a 1–1 draw at UD Ciudad de Torredonjimeno. On 9 April he made his first team debut, coming on as a second-half substitute for Kalu Uche in a 2–2 home draw against Real Zaragoza for the Segunda Division championship.

On 5 May 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Callejon renewed his contract with the club until 2023. On 10 September, however, he was loaned to Betis Deportivo Balompie for the 2020–21 campaign.