Pablo Sarabia
Encyclopedia
Pablo Sarabia García is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Getafe CF
in La Liga
. He plays mainly as an attacking midfielder, he can also play as a winger.'
signed him at the age of 12. After appearing for various of its youth teams, he made his professional debut in Segunda División B
against AD Alcorcón
, on 3 January 2010. Two weeks later, he scored his first goal for Real Madrid Castilla
, in a 5–2 home win against Racing de Santander B
.
In December 2010, Sarabia was called by the first team for the first time, for a UEFA Champions League
home fixture against AJ Auxerre
. He was given number 33 and replaced Cristiano Ronaldo
in the 72nd minute of a 4–0 group stage win, on the 8th. After his debut, the player stated: "This was a tremendous night that I will never forget".
In his second season
with Castilla, manager Alberto Toril
assigned Sarabia a major role in the team's game, moving him from his usual winger position to attacking midfielder. He responded by scoring 12 goals in the league, third-best in the squad behind Joselu
and Álvaro Morata
(14 apiece), as the reserves eventually fell short in the promotion playoffs
.
On 3 July 2011, Sarabia signed a five-year contract with Madrid
neighbours Getafe CF
, for a reported fee of around €
3 million, with Real Madrid being able to buy the player back after his second season.
at the 2009 FIFA World Cup
in Nigeria
, playing in all seven games (one goal) as the national team finished in third place. In 2011, Sarabia featured as captain in Spain's campaign for the U-19 UEFA European Championship
, which Spain eventually won.
Spain U17
Spain
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footballer who plays for Getafe CF
Getafe CF
Getafe Club de Fútbol is a Spanish La Liga football club based in Getafe, a city in the Madrid metropolitan area, founded in 1946 and refounded in 1983.In the top level since 2004-05, it holds home games at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez....
in 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...
. He plays mainly as an attacking midfielder, he can also play as a winger.'
Club career
Sarabia played in the Escuela de Fútbol Madrid Oeste de Boadilla del Monte football academy until 2004, when Real MadridReal Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
signed him at the age of 12. After appearing for various of its youth teams, he made his professional debut in Segunda División B
Segunda División B
Segunda División B is the third level of the Spanish football league system. It is administered by the RFEF. The top two levels are La Liga, also referred to as the Primera División, and the Segunda División. Immediately below Segunda División B is the Tercera Division...
against AD Alcorcón
AD Alcorcón
Agrupación Deportiva Alcorcón is a Spanish football team based in Alcorcón, in the autonomous community of Madrid. Founded in 1971, it currently plays in Segunda División, holding home matches at Municipal de Santo Domingo, with a 5,430 seat capacity....
, on 3 January 2010. Two weeks later, he scored his first goal for Real Madrid Castilla
Real Madrid Castilla
Real Madrid Castilla is a Spanish football team that plays in the Segunda División B. It is the reserve team of Real Madrid. They play their home games at Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium....
, in a 5–2 home win against Racing de Santander B
Racing de Santander B
Real Racing Club de Santander B, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Santander, in the autonomous community of Cantabria. Founded in 1926, it is the reserve team of Racing de Santander, and currently plays in Tercera División - Group 3, holding home games at Instalaciones de La Albericia,...
.
In December 2010, Sarabia was called by the first team for the first time, for a 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...
home fixture against AJ Auxerre
AJ Auxerre
Association de la Jeunesse Auxerroise is a French association football club based in the commune of Auxerre in Burgundy. The club was founded in 1905 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top division of French football. Auxerre plays its home matches at the Stade l'Abbé-Deschamps on the banks of the...
. He was given number 33 and replaced Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, OIH, , commonly known as Cristiano Ronaldo, is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a winger or striker for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and is the captain of the Portuguese national team...
in the 72nd minute of a 4–0 group stage win, on the 8th. After his debut, the player stated: "This was a tremendous night that I will never forget".
In his second season
2010–11 Segunda División B
The 2010–11 Segunda División B season is the 80th since its establishment. The first matches of the season were played on 28 August 2010, and the season ended on 26 June 2011 with the promotion play-off finals.- Group 1:...
with Castilla, manager Alberto Toril
Alberto Toril
José Alberto Toril Rodríguez is a retired Spanish professional footballer who played as a central midfielder, and a current coach....
assigned Sarabia a major role in the team's game, moving him from his usual winger position to attacking midfielder. He responded by scoring 12 goals in the league, third-best in the squad behind Joselu
Joselu
José Luís Sanmartín Mato, aka Joselu , is a Spanish footballer who plays for Real Madrid Castilla as a striker.-Early life:...
and Álvaro Morata
Álvaro Morata
Álvaro Borja Morata Martín is a Spanish footballer who plays for Real Madrid Castilla as a striker.-Club career:...
(14 apiece), as the reserves eventually fell short in the promotion playoffs
2010–11 Segunda División Play-Off
The Segunda División playoffs are the Final playoffs for promotion to the Liga Adelante. The four first placed teams in each of the four Segunda División B groups play the Playoffs de Ascenso and the four last placed teams in Segunda División are relegated to Segunda División B.-Format:The four...
.
On 3 July 2011, Sarabia signed a five-year contract with Madrid
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
neighbours Getafe CF
Getafe CF
Getafe Club de Fútbol is a Spanish La Liga football club based in Getafe, a city in the Madrid metropolitan area, founded in 1946 and refounded in 1983.In the top level since 2004-05, it holds home games at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez....
, for a reported fee of around €
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,...
3 million, with Real Madrid being able to buy the player back after his second season.
International career
In 2008, Sarabia made his first appearance for the Spanish under-U16s. He appeared with the U17Spain national under-17 football team
The Spain national under-17 football team represents Spain in international football at this age level and is controlled by Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain....
at the 2009 FIFA World Cup
2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
The 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup was the thirteenth tournament of the FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Nigeria from October 24 to November 15, 2009.The tournament was won by Switzerland, beating 1-0 the host team, Nigeria...
in Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
, playing in all seven games (one goal) as the national team finished in third place. In 2011, Sarabia featured as captain in Spain's campaign for the U-19 UEFA European Championship
UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
The European Under 19 Football Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. The competition has been held since 1948. It was originally called the FIFA junior tournament, until it was taken over by UEFA in 1955...
, which Spain eventually won.
Club statistics
- Accurate as of 26 November 2011.
Club Season League Cup Europe Total Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Real Madrid B Real Madrid CastillaReal Madrid Castilla is a Spanish football team that plays in the Segunda División B. It is the reserve team of Real Madrid. They play their home games at Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium....2009–10 2009–10 Segunda División BThe 2009–10 Segunda División B season was the 79th since its establishment. The first matches of the season were played on 29 August 2009, and the season ended on 20 June 2010 with the promotion play-off finals.- Group 1:...16 3 — — — 16 3 — 2010–11 2010–11 Segunda División BThe 2010–11 Segunda División B season is the 80th since its establishment. The first matches of the season were played on 28 August 2010, and the season ended on 26 June 2011 with the promotion play-off finals.- Group 1:...33 12 — — — 33 12 — Total 49 15 — |— 49 15 — Real Madrid Real Madrid C.F.Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...2010–11 2010–11 La LigaThe 2010–11 La Liga season was the 80th since its establishment. The campaign began on 28 August 2010 and ended on 21 May 2011. A total of 20 teams contested the league, 17 of which already contested in the 2009–10 season and three of which were promoted from the Segunda División...0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 Getafe Getafe CFGetafe Club de Fútbol is a Spanish La Liga football club based in Getafe, a city in the Madrid metropolitan area, founded in 1946 and refounded in 1983.In the top level since 2004-05, it holds home games at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez....2011–12 2011–12 La LigaThe 2011–12 La Liga season is the 81st since its establishment. Barcelona are the defending champions, having won their 21st La Liga title in the previous season for the third time in a row. The campaign began on 27 August 2011, and will end on 13 May 2012...9 0 1 0 0 0 — 9 0 1 Total 9 0 1 0 0 0 Career totals 58 15 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 59 15 1
Honours
Spain U19- UEFA U-19 ChampionshipUEFA European Under-19 Football ChampionshipThe European Under 19 Football Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. The competition has been held since 1948. It was originally called the FIFA junior tournament, until it was taken over by UEFA in 1955...
: 20112011 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship-Group B:----The match was scheduled to be played on July 20, but was abandoned after 15 minutes, due to adverse weather conditions while Spain was leading 1–0 after a goal from Álvaro Morata...
Spain U17
- FIFA U-17 World CupFIFA U-17 World CupThe FIFA U-17 World Cup, founded as the FIFA U-16 World Championship, later changed to the FIFA U-17 World Championship and known by its current name since 2007, is the world championship of association football for male players under the age of 17 organized by Fédération Internationale de Football...
: Third place 20092009 FIFA U-17 World CupThe 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup was the thirteenth tournament of the FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Nigeria from October 24 to November 15, 2009.The tournament was won by Switzerland, beating 1-0 the host team, Nigeria...