Javier Manquillo

Footballer

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Javier Manquillo is a Spanish association football player known for his role as a full-back.

He played for Atlético Madrid from 2013 to 2017, where he made his competitive debut in 2011.

Manquillo had a stint at Liverpool F.C. during the 2014-2015 season.

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Biography

Early Life

Javier Manquillo Gaitán was born in Madrid, Spain, where he began his football journey at the prestigious Real Madrid alongside his twin brother, Víctor. However, after both were released by the club in mid-2007, they quickly signed with Atlético Madrid, marking the start of Manquillo's professional career.

Career

Manquillo made his competitive debut for Atlético Madrid's first team on December 8, 2011, in a Copa del Rey match against Albacete Balompié. He gradually established himself within the squad, making his La Liga debut on December 9, 2012, in a resounding 6-0 victory over Deportivo La Coruña. His performances earned him a contract extension in September 2013, keeping him at Atlético until 2018. Over the years, he played for several clubs, including Liverpool F.C. (2014-2015), Olympique de Marseille (2015-2016), Sunderland A.F.C. (2016-2017), and Newcastle United F.C. (2017-present). Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his role as a full-back, contributing both defensively and offensively.

International Career

On the international stage, Manquillo represented Spain at various youth levels, earning 25 caps, including seven for the under-21 team. He made his under-21 debut on September 4, 2014, in a qualifying match for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

Legacy

Manquillo's career has been marked by significant achievements, including winning La Liga with Atlético Madrid in the 2013-14 season and being part of the Spain U19 team that won the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in 2012. His journey reflects a dedicated and resilient athlete who has made a notable impact in both club and international football.

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Club career

Atlético Madrid

Born in Madrid, Manquillo started playing football with hometown's Real Madrid alongside his twin brother Víctor, a forward. However, in mid-2007, the club decided to release the latter and the former followed suit, with both signing for neighbouring Atlético Madrid 48 hours later. On 8 December 2011, Manquillo made his competitive debut for the first team, starting in a 2–1 away loss against Albacete Balompié in the Copa del Rey (3–1 on aggregate). He was subsequently an unused substitute in the matches against Real Sociedad and Málaga. On 28 November 2012, again in the domestic cup, Manquillo appeared in his second game with Atlético's main squad, featuring 63 minutes in a 3–0 victory at Real Jaén. On 6 December, he featured in the 1–0 away defeat to Viktoria Plzeň in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League. His debut in La Liga came on 9 December, coming on for Filipe Luís late into the second half of a 6–0 home win over Deportivo La Coruña. On 3 September 2013, he signed a contract extension, keeping him at the Vicente Calderón Stadium until June 2018. On 11 February 2014, in the first half of the Spanish Cup semi-final clash against Real Madrid, Manquillo was involved in two incidents with Cristiano Ronaldo: in the early minutes, he conceded a penalty which the Portuguese converted in the first goal of an eventual 2–0 win (5–0 aggregate). Later, after both went for an aerial challenge, he fell headfirst to the ground, going on to be sidelined…

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International career

Manquillo earned 25 caps for Spain at youth level, including seven for the under-21s. He made his debut at that level on 4 September 2014, starting in a 1–0 win away to Hungary in 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification.

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Career statistics

As of match played 18 May 2023

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Club: Olympique de Marseille (2015–2016)
Club: Liverpool F.C. (2014–2015)
Club: Atlético Madrid (2013–2017)
Club: Spain national under-17 association football team (2011–2011)
Club: Spain national under-19 football team (2012–2013)
Club: Spain national under-20 football team (2013–2013)
Club: Spain national under-21 association football team (2013–2016)
Club: Atlético Madrid B (2012–2013)
Club: Spain national under-16 association football team (2009–2009)
Club: Newcastle United F.C. (2017–)
Club: Sunderland A.F.C. (2016–2017)
League: Premier League
National team: Spain

Legacy

Honours

Atlético Madrid

La Liga: 2013–14 Marseille

Coupe de France runner-up: 2015–16 Newcastle United

EFL Cup runner-up: 2022–23 Spain U19

UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2012

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