Juan Rafael Fuentes
Spanish footballer
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Juan Rafael Fuentes Hernández (born 5 January 1990) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a left-back.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Juan Rafael Fuentes Hernández | ||
| Date of birth | 5 January 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Córdoba, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position | Left-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Córdoba | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2009 | Córdoba B | 33 | (0) |
| 2009–2013 | Córdoba | 113 | (2) |
| 2013–2016 | Espanyol | 67 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Osasuna | 17 | (0) |
| 2018 | Nottingham Forest | 1 | (0) |
| Total | 231 | (2) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Córdoba
Born in Córdoba, Andalusia, Fuentes made his professional debut with hometown club Córdoba CF on 10 October 2009, appearing in a 1–1 away draw against Real Murcia CF in the Segunda División.[1] He was a first-team regular over the course of four seasons at that level, featuring in 30 games in 2011–12 (all starts) and 35 the following campaign.[2]
Fuentes scored his first goal as a senior on 30 March 2013, helping the hosts to defeat CE Sabadell FC 3–0.[3]
Espanyol
Fuentes joined La Liga side RCD Espanyol on 19 June 2013, on a four-year deal.[4] He played his first match in the top flight on 19 August, starting in a 2–2 draw at RC Celta de Vigo.[5]
Osasuna
On 11 August 2016, Fuentes signed for CA Osasuna also in the top tier.[6] The following 27 July, after suffering relegation, he terminated his contract.[7]
Nottingham Forest
On 8 February 2018, after six months without a club, Fuentes signed with Nottingham Forest which was managed by countryman Aitor Karanka.[8] His only Championship appearance of the season took place on 24 April, when he played the first half of the 3–0 home win over Barnsley before breaking his leg.[9][10]
Fuentes announced his retirement in December 2019, aged 29.[11]