Javi Márquez

Espanyol

Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Márquez was a product of hometown RCD Espanyol's youth system. He was promoted to the first team for the 2009–10 season, making his La Liga debut on 19 September by playing 30 minutes at Deportivo de La Coruña in a 3–2 win, after coming on as a substitute for Ben Sahar. Márquez quickly established himself in the first team and, on 20 December 2009, scored his first goal in a 2–0 home win against UD Almería. However, his campaign ended prematurely in March 2010 after he broke his leg in a match with Sevilla FC. Márquez recovered fully for 2010–11, being an undisputed starter for the Mauricio Pochettino-led side while partnering another Espanyol youth graduate, Raúl Baena, in central midfield. However, after recovering from another injury, he was deemed surplus to requirements by the manager, and chose not to renew his contract.

Mallorca

On 30 June 2012, Márquez joined RCD Mallorca as Sergio Tejera moved in the opposite direction. He made his official debut precisely against his former side, starting and playing 54 minutes in the 2–1 home win. Márquez' spell at the Iberostar Stadium was curtailed by an injury to his left ankle, and his team also suffered relegation.

Granada

In the summer of 2014, Márquez signed a four-year contract for Granada CF after a season-long spell at fellow top-tier club Elche CF. He appeared in 25 games – 15 starts – in his first year, as the Andalusians narrowly retained their…

In March 2016, Márquez became the father of a baby boy. As a deference to his wife, he named him Modric after the Croatian footballer.