Ismael Gutierrez

Ismael Gutierrez Montilla (born 7 August 2000), sometimes known simply as Ismael, is a Spanish footballer who plays for Malaga CF on loan from Atletico Madrid as a central midfielder.

Club Career

Born in Los Palacios y Villafranca, Seville, Andalusia, Ismael represented Real Betis as a youth. He made his senior debut with the reserves on 14 April 2019, starting in a 3–0 Tercera Division home win against Cordoba CF B.

On 4 July 2019, Ismael renewed his contract until 2021 and was called up to the pre-season with the main squad. He made his professional – and La Liga – debut on 20 September, coming on as a late substitute for Andres Guardado in a 0–0 away draw against CA Osasuna.

On 13 January 2020, Ismael extended his contract until 2023 and was immediately loaned to fellow top tier side Deportivo Alaves until June 2021. On 3 October, however, he agreed to a contract with Atletico Madrid and was initially assigned to the B-team in Segunda Division B.

On 13 July 2021, Ismael was loaned to Segunda Division side Malaga CF for the season.