Jose Callejon

Jose Maria Callejon Bueno (Spanish pronunciation: [xoˈse kaʎeˈxon]; born 11 February 1987) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for Granada.

He began his career with the reserve teams of Real Madrid, but made a name for himself at Espanyol. In 2011 he returned to his previous club and, two years later, left for Napoli, where he won two Coppa Italia tournaments and the 2014 Supercoppa Italiana while appearing in 349 competitive matches (82 goals scored).

An under-21 international, Callejon made his senior debut for Spain in 2014.

Club Career

Real Madrid

A product of Real Madrid youth ranks, Callejon was born in Motril, Granada, Andalusia. He made his professional debut for the reserves in May 2007, and played five games in that season's Segunda Division without scoring a goal.

In the 2007–08 campaign, Callejon appeared in 37 matches and netted 21 times, finishing as team top scorer but in Segunda Division B.

Espanyol

At the end of the season, Callejon left Real Madrid (with twin brother Juanmi) and signed a four-year contract with RCD Espanyol. He made his La Liga debut on 20 September 2008, as a late substitute in a 1–1 home draw against Getafe CF.

On 15 March 2009, as Espanyol struggled immensely in the league – eventually ranking in tenth position – Callejon scored his first goal for the Catalans in a 3–3 home draw to RCD Mallorca. He continued to be an undisputed starter under Mauricio Pochettino the following campaigns, operating mainly as a winger.

On 15 January 2011, Callejon scored twice to help to a 2–1 away defeat of Sevilla FC. He only missed one league game and netted six times for the Pericos, who finished comfortably in mid-table.

This page also has a version in other languages :  Хосе Кальехон (russian)