David Fuster
Encyclopedia
David Fuster Torrijos is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Olympiacos F.C. of the Superleague Greece, as an attacking midfielder.
, but spent four years exclusively with its reserves
. In 2008, he was sold to neighbours
Elche CF
, with an option to rebuy afterwards.
After a solid 2008–09 in the second division
– he was Elche's topscorer at 13, tied for 10th in the league – Fuster was rebought by Villarreal for a mere €
500.000. He received relative amount of playing time in his debut year
, scoring his first goal for the club in the 3–2 defeat to Sevilla FC
on 8 November 2009; on 2 January 2010, he added another, in the club's 1–1 draw at La Liga
and UEFA Champions League
champions FC Barcelona
.
In late August 2010, 28-year old Fuster signed for Olympiacos F.C. in Greece
for the amount of €
1.500.000, rejoining former Villarreal acquaintances Ariel Ibagaza
and Ernesto Valverde (manager). In his first season, he won the league and reached the quarterfinals
in the domestic cup
, ranking third in the goal scorers' chart and leading the team in minutes played. On September 28, 2011 he scored his first ever goal in the UEFA Champions League
against Arsenal F.C.
in 2-1 away defeat.
Spain
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footballer who plays for Olympiacos F.C. of the Superleague Greece, as an attacking midfielder.
Football career
Aged already 22, Fuster was signed from his hometown club by Villarreal CFVillarreal CF
Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. , usually abbreviated to Villarreal CF or just Villarreal, is a Spanish Primera División football club based in Vila-real, a city in the province of Castellón within the Valencian Community...
, but spent four years exclusively with its reserves
Villarreal CF B
Villarreal Club de Fútbol B is a Spanish football team based in Villarreal, in the autonomous community of Valencia. Founded in 1999, it is the reserve team of Villarreal CF, and plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Ciudad Deportiva Villarreal CF, with a 5,000-seat capacity.Unlike in...
. In 2008, he was sold to neighbours
Valencian Community
The Valencian Community is an autonomous community of Spain located in central and south-eastern Iberian Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Valencia...
Elche CF
Elche CF
Elche Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Elche, Alicante, in the Valencian Community. Founded in 1923, it currently plays in the Spanish second division, holding home matches at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, with a capacity of 38,750 seats.-Recent seasons:-Season to...
, with an option to rebuy afterwards.
After a solid 2008–09 in the second division
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
– he was Elche's topscorer at 13, tied for 10th in the league – Fuster was rebought by Villarreal for a mere €
Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,...
500.000. He received relative amount of playing time in his debut year
2009–10 La Liga
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, scoring his first goal for the club in the 3–2 defeat to Sevilla FC
Sevilla FC
Sevilla Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Spain that plays in the Spanish La Liga championship.They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football having won a 1 La Liga title, 5 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 2 UEFA...
on 8 November 2009; on 2 January 2010, he added another, in the club's 1–1 draw at La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
and UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
champions FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
.
In late August 2010, 28-year old Fuster signed for Olympiacos F.C. in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
for the amount of €
Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,...
1.500.000, rejoining former Villarreal acquaintances Ariel Ibagaza
Ariel Ibagaza
Ariel Miguel Santiago Ibagaza is an Argentine footballer who plays for Olympiacos FC in Greece.Nicknamed El Caño, his usual position is attacking midfielder, and he is well known for his technique and vision, and spent the vast majority of his professional career in Spain, where he represented...
and Ernesto Valverde (manager). In his first season, he won the league and reached the quarterfinals
2010–11 Greek Cup
The 2010–11 Greek Cup is the 69th season of the Greek Football Cup. A total of 67 clubs were accepted to enter, after the withdrawal of Egaleo, Kalamata and Pyrsos Grevena and their relegation to Delta Ethniki....
in the domestic cup
Greek football Cup
The Greek Football Cup , commonly known as the Greek Cup or for sponsorship reasons the Football Cup OPAP, is a Greek football competition, run by the Hellenic Football Federation....
, ranking third in the goal scorers' chart and leading the team in minutes played. On September 28, 2011 he scored his first ever goal in the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
against Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
in 2-1 away defeat.