Jesus Valentin

Jesus Miguel Valentin Rodriguez (born 15 October 1991), is a Spanish footballer who plays as a central defender for Recreativo de Huelva.

Club Career

Born in Las Americas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Valentin started playing as a senior with local UD Ibarra. In 2012, he moved to UD Las Palmas, being assigned to the reserves in Tercera Division.

On 13 July 2014 Jesus signed a three-year professional deal, being definitely promoted to the main squad. He made his first-team debut on 11 September, starting in a 2–0 away win against RCD Mallorca, for the season's Copa del Rey.

Valentin made his league debut on 1 March 2015, starting in a 1–1 home draw against CD Tenerife for the Segunda Division championship. On 25 August he was loaned to fellow league team SD Huesca, in a season-long deal.

Valentin scored his first professional goal on 13 March 2016, netting the game's only in a home success against AD Alcorcon. On 7 July, he rescinded his contract with Las Palmas and signed a permanent three-year deal with Huesca four days later.