Nico Hidalgo

Nicolas "Nico" Hidalgo Garcia (born 30 April 1992) is a Spanish footballer who plays for Extremadura UD as a central midfielder.

Club Career

Born in Motril, Granada, Andalusia, Nico graduated from Motril CF's youth setup, and made his senior debuts in the 2010–11 campaign, in Tercera Division. On 25 June 2012 he moved to fellow league team Granada CF B, appearing regularly as his side were promoted to Segunda Division B in his first season.

On 19 August 2014 Nico signed for Juventus F.C., being immediately loaned back to the Rojiblancos for one year. On 3 December he made his first team debut, replacing fellow debutant Daniel Larsson in the 71st minute of a 1–0 home win against Cordoba CF, for the campaign's Copa del Rey.

On 15 July 2016, Nico was loaned to Segunda Division club Cadiz CF, for one year. The following 15 March, he agreed to a permanent two-year deal with the club, effective as of 1 July.

On 26 August 2018, after being sparingly used, Hidalgo was loaned to third division side Racing de Santander for the season.