Francis

Born in Barbate, Province of Cádiz, Francis began his senior career with local Xerez CD. After two consecutive loans with Segunda División B clubs, including Getafe CF, he returned to his alma mater and made his professional debut in 2003–04's Segunda División, scoring once in 26 games. He went on to become an important first-team member, with the Andalusians achieving a first-ever La Liga promotion in the 2008–09 season. Francis spent most of the short-lived top-flight campaign as a right-back. On 8 May 2010, as Xerez still harboured chances of staying up, he netted his only goal of the season, in a 3–2 home win against Real Zaragoza. Later that month, his contract expired and he signed a four-year deal with Racing de Santander.