Jesús Vallejo is a Spanish professional footballer known for his role as a centre-back.
He signed with Real Madrid in 2015 for a reported fee of €6 million, marking a significant step in his career.
Vallejo made his professional debut for Real Zaragoza at the age of 18, quickly becoming the team's captain.
Biography
Early Life
Jesús Vallejo Lázaro was born in Zaragoza, Aragon, where he began his football journey at a young age. Joining Real Zaragoza's youth setup in 2008 at just 11 years old, Vallejo quickly made a name for himself in the Juvenil squad. His talent was evident, and on 26 July 2013, he signed a new deal with the club, solidifying his future with them.
Career
Vallejo made his professional debut for Real Zaragoza on 23 August 2014, starting in a 0–0 draw against Recreativo de Huelva in the Segunda División. He became the team captain shortly after, showcasing his leadership skills. In 2015, he signed a six-year contract with Real Madrid for a reported fee of €6 million, immediately returning to Zaragoza on loan for a year. His career took him to Germany, where he played for Eintracht Frankfurt, making his Bundesliga debut on 27 August 2016.
After returning to Real Madrid, Vallejo was handed the number 3 shirt, previously worn by the legendary Pepe. He made his official debut for the club on 26 October 2017. Vallejo has also represented Spain at various youth levels, including the under-21 team, where he earned his first cap in 2015. He was part of the squad that reached the finals of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2017 and 2019, winning the latter.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Vallejo has accumulated numerous honors, including La Liga and the UEFA Champions League titles with Real Madrid. He also contributed to Spain's success at the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in 2015 and won a silver medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics with the under-23 team. As of 2023, he continues to play for Granada CF, furthering his legacy in Spanish football.
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Zaragoza
Born in Zaragoza, Aragon, Vallejo joined Real Zaragoza's youth setup in 2008, aged 11. On 26 July 2013, after impressing in the Juvenil squad, he signed a new deal with the club. On 23 August 2014, before even having appeared for the reserves, Vallejo made his professional debut, starting in a 0–0 draw at Recreativo de Huelva in the Segunda División. On 26 December, he further extended his contract until 2019. Vallejo scored his first professional goal on 5 April 2015, the last in the 1–1 away draw against Tenerife. He was appointed team captain by manager Ranko Popović for that match, and remained in the role afterwards.
Real Madrid
On 31 July 2015, Vallejo signed a six-year contract with Real Madrid for a rumoured €6 million fee, being immediately loaned back to Zaragoza for one year. The following summer, he moved abroad after agreeing to a one-year loan deal with German club Eintracht Frankfurt.
Vallejo's maiden appearance in the Bundesliga took place on 27 August 2016, as he came as a late substitute in a 1–0 home win over Schalke 04. He scored his first goal also from the bench, contributing to a 2–2 draw to RB Leipzig also at the Commerzbank-Arena in the last match of the season. On 7 July 2017, Vallejo was unveiled as a Real Madrid player and member of the first team squad for the upcoming campaign. He was handed the number 3 shirt, previously worn by Pepe. His official debut took place on 26 October, when he started and was sent off in…
On 7 March 2013, Vallejo appeared with the Spain under-16 team in a friendly with Hungary. He earned his first cap for the under-21s on 26 March 2015 at the age of 18, starting in the 2–0 win against Norway in Cartagena in another exhibition game. Selected for the 2017 Under-21 European Championship finals by manager Albert Celades, Vallejo played four times for the eventual runners-up. Even though he was not part of the squad of 23 for the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals, he was picked by full side head coach Julen Lopetegui for a friendly with Switzerland to be held on 3 June. Vallejo was one of 22 players selected by the under-23 team for the 2020 Summer Olympics, delayed until the summer of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Club
- Real Zaragoza (2014–2015)
- Club
- Spain national under-16 association football team (2013–2013)
- Club
- Spain national under-17 association football team (2013–2014)
- Club
- Spain national under-19 football team (2014–2015)
- Club
- Spain national under-21 association football team (2015–2019)
- Club
- Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (2015–2025)
- Club
- Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. (2019–2020)
- Club
- Real Zaragoza (2015–2016)
- Club
- Eintracht Frankfurt (2016–2017)
- Club
- Granada CF (2020–2021)
- Club
- Granada CF (2023–2024)
- Club
- Albacete Balompié (2025–)
- Club
- Spain national under-23 football team (2021–2021)
- League
- Bundesliga
- National team
- Spain
Legacy
Real Madrid
La Liga: 2021–22 Copa del Rey: 2022–23 Supercopa de España: 2021–22 UEFA Champions League: 2017–18, 2021–22 UEFA Super Cup: 2022, 2024 FIFA Club World Cup: 2017, 2018, 2022 FIFA Intercontinental Cup: 2024 Spain U19
UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2015 Spain U21
UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 2019; runner-up 2017 Spain U23
Summer Olympics silver medal: 2020 Individual
UEFA European Under-21 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2019
Clubs
- Albacete Balompié2025current
- Spain national under-16 association football team2013–2013
- Spain national under-17 association football team2013–2014
- Real Zaragoza2014–2015
- Spain national under-19 football team2014–2015
- Real Madrid Club de Fútbol2015–2025
- Real Zaragoza2015–2016
- Spain national under-21 association football team2015–2019
- Eintracht Frankfurt2016–2017
- Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.2019–2020
- Granada CF2020–2021
- Spain national under-23 football team2021–2021
- Granada CF2023–2024
Played together with
- Aarón EscandellGranada CF · 2018–2022
- Aarón GalindoEintracht Frankfurt · 2007–2008
Aarón MartínSpain national under-21 association football team
Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-16 association football team · 2004–2005- Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-17 association football team · 2005–2006
- Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-19 football team · 2006–2008
- Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-21 association football team · 2008–2009
Abde RebbachGranada CF · 2025–2025
Abdoulaye DoucouréGranada CF · 2016
Abel AguilarReal Zaragoza · 2009–2010
Abel Gómez MorenoGranada CF · 2010–2012
Abelardo FernándezSpain national under-21 association football team · 1990–1991
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Jesús Vallejo Lázaro is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Segunda División club Albacete.
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