Keko

Atlético Madrid

Keko was born in Brunete, Community of Madrid. A product of local Atlético Madrid's youth ranks, he made his first-team – and La Liga – debut on 12 September 2009, taking the field as a 63rd-minute substitute for Florent Sinama Pongolle in a 1–1 home draw against Racing Santander, aged just 17. Speaking to Diario AS after the match, he said: "The truth is that I have always dreamed of playing in this stadium, despite the draw, it was a dream come true. I did not think about the protests outside the ground, and I only wanted to score. I hope to have more chances, but I have to be calm and see what the coach decides." Late in January 2010, Keko was loaned to Real Valladolid in the same league until the end of the season. He made his debut for his new team against Valencia, appearing as a late replacement in an eventual 2–0 away loss on 6 February. Keko split the 2010–11 campaign with two Segunda División sides, Cartagena and Girona, totalling 25 matches (nine starts, 952 minutes) as both managed to retain their league status.

Catania

On 19 July 2011, after he failed to renew his contract with Atlético Madrid, Keko completed a transfer to Catania in Italy, signing a three-year deal and being awarded the No. 15 jersey at the Sicilian club. On 7 January 2012, however, along with teammate Fabio Sciacca, he joined Serie B's Grosseto on loan. Keko scored on his Serie A debut on 24 February 2013, starting and contributing to a 2–1 away win over…

Keko participated in the 2008 UEFA European Under-17 Championship with Spain, helping his country to eventual victory in the tournament and scoring in the final, a 4–0 win over France.

As of match played 14 March 2021

Spain

UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2008