Juanma Delgado

Early career

Born in Valencia, Juanma started out at Jove Español San Vicente in the Tercera División. He then moved to Segunda División B, where he represented Dénia and Alavés. He scored and was sent off – after having already been replaced – in his competitive debut for the latter on 17 October 2012, a 2–1 away win against Huracán Valencia in the third round of the Copa del Rey.

Greece

In the summer of 2013, Juanma joined Greek club Asteras Tripolis. He played his first game as a professional on 15 September of that year, featuring six minutes in a 1–1 Super League draw at OFI Crete. His first goal came on 12 January 2014, when he contributed to a 3–0 home victory over Platanias. After featuring in 36 games in all competitions and leaving by mutual consent, Juanma spent the 2014–15 season with Kalloni in the same league. He scored his first goal for his new team on 9 November 2014, in a 2–0 away defeat of Panionios. He netted twice on 9 February of the following year, helping to a 2–2 home draw against Skoda Xanthi and an eventual 11th-place finish; subsequently, he signed a new contract.

Hearts

Juanma signed for Heart of Midlothian on a three-year deal in June 2015, with Kalloni being entitled to 20% of any future transfer. On 2 August, in his Scottish Premiership debut, he capitalised on a Brad McKay mistake to score the opener at home against St Johnstone, in an eventual 4–3 win. Six days later, in a 2–1 victory at Dundee, he netted twice in…

As of 24 August 2025

Individual

J2 League top scorer: 2023 J2 League Best XI: 2023