Xisco Nadal
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Francisco Sebastián Nadal Martorell (born 27 June 1986 in Palma, Majorca, Balearic Islands
), better known as Xisco Nadal, is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Alqueries CF in Regional Preferente, mainly as a forward.
against CA Osasuna
, on 2 February 2003. On 15 June, playing against RCD Espanyol
in a 2–2 away draw, he became the youngest player ever to score in a La Liga
match, aged 16 years, 11 months and 18 days. Nadal also made four UEFA Cup and one Champions League
appearances for Villarreal.
However, he wasn't used very often at Villarreal, and served Segunda División
loans to CD Numancia
and Real Murcia
in the second halves of 2003–04 and 2004–05, respectively. In 2006–07, he spent the entire season at Hércules CF
, in the same category, and only amassed 31 league appearances between the three teams combined.
In January 2008, Xisco lost all ties to Villarreal and joined newly created side Granada 74 CF
, in the second level. Upon the side's relegation, he moved again, signing a two-year contract with Levante UD
.
Although rarely a starter in the 2009–10 season
, Nadal contributed with two goals in 32 matches, as Levante returned to the top division after a two-year absence. In the subsequent top flight campaign
, in which he was used almost exclusively as a winger, he went scoreless in 25 games in an eventual escape from relegation. On 15 May 2011, he was sent off
for a late challenge on Roberto Soldado
in a 0–0 away draw against Valencia CF
, which certified the team's permanence.
On 11 September 2011, 25-year old Nadal signed a short-term contract with Alqueries CF, in the Valencian
regional divisions.
which finished as runner-up at the 2003 European Championship
. He also played in the category's World Championship
, where Spain lost in the final to Brazil
.
and also a Spanish youth international. They also share birthplace, while not related.
Balearic Islands
The Balearic Islands are an archipelago of Spain in the western Mediterranean Sea, near the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula.The four largest islands are: Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera. The archipelago forms an autonomous community and a province of Spain with Palma as the capital...
), better known as Xisco Nadal, is a Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
footballer who plays for Alqueries CF in Regional Preferente, mainly as a forward.
Club career
Xisco made his debut for 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...
against CA Osasuna
CA Osasuna
Club Atlético Osasuna, known as Osasuna, is a Spanish football team based in Iruñea-Pamplona, in the autonomous community of Navarre.Founded in 1920, it currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at the 19,553-capacity Estadio Reyno de Navarra...
, on 2 February 2003. On 15 June, playing against RCD Espanyol
RCD Espanyol
Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona is a sports club based in Barcelona, Spain. It is best known for its football team. Espanyol currently play in the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat with seats for 40,500 spectators. It was inaugurated on 2 August 2009...
in a 2–2 away draw, he became the youngest player ever to score in a 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...
match, aged 16 years, 11 months and 18 days. Nadal also made four UEFA Cup and one 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...
appearances for Villarreal.
However, he wasn't used very often at Villarreal, and served Segunda División
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:...
loans to CD Numancia
CD Numancia
Club Deportivo Numancia de Soria, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Soria, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Founded on 9 April 1945, it plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Nuevo Estadio Los Pajaritos, with a 10,200-seat capacity.Besides football it has other...
and Real Murcia
Real Murcia
Real Murcia Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in the region of Murcia. Founded in 1908, it currently plays in the second division, playing home matches at Estadio Nueva Condomina, which can hold 33,045 spectators....
in the second halves of 2003–04 and 2004–05, respectively. In 2006–07, he spent the entire season at Hércules CF
Hércules CF
Hércules Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Alicante, in the autonomous community of Valencia. Founded in 1922, it currently plays in the Spanish second division, and holds home games at the Estadio José Rico Pérez, which seats 30,000 spectators.-History:After first...
, in the same category, and only amassed 31 league appearances between the three teams combined.
In January 2008, Xisco lost all ties to Villarreal and joined newly created side Granada 74 CF
Granada 74 CF
Granada 74 Club de Fútbol, S.A.D., commonly known as Granada 74, is a Spanish football team based in Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia...
, in the second level. Upon the side's relegation, he moved again, signing a two-year contract with Levante UD
Levante UD
Levante Unión Deportiva, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, in the namesake community.Founded in 1909, it plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadi Ciutat de València.-Early years:...
.
Although rarely a starter in the 2009–10 season
2009–10 Segunda División
The 2009–10 Segunda División was made up of the following teams:-League table:||rowspan=15 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|-2009–10 Results:To read this table, the home team is listed in the left-hand column....
, Nadal contributed with two goals in 32 matches, as Levante returned to the top division after a two-year absence. In the subsequent top flight campaign
2010–11 La Liga
The 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...
, in which he was used almost exclusively as a winger, he went scoreless in 25 games in an eventual escape from relegation. On 15 May 2011, he was sent off
Ejection (sports)
In sports, an ejection is one of several disqualifying actions assessed to a player or coach by a game official , usually for unsportsmanlike conduct....
for a late challenge on Roberto Soldado
Roberto Soldado
Roberto Soldado Rillo is a Spanish footballer who plays for Valencia CF as a striker.-Real Madrid:Born in Valencia, Soldado joined Real Madrid at the age of 15 from local small club CF Don Bosco. After seasons of prolific goalscoring with the club's B team, he made his first team debut on 23...
in a 0–0 away draw against Valencia CF
Valencia CF
Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
, which certified the team's permanence.
On 11 September 2011, 25-year old Nadal signed a short-term contract with Alqueries CF, in the Valencian
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...
regional divisions.
International career
Xisco was part of Spain's U-17 squadSpain 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....
which finished as runner-up at the 2003 European Championship
2003 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
-Group B:---------------------Semifinals:-----Third Place Playoff:-Final:-References:**...
. He also played in the category's World Championship
2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship
The FIFA U-17 World Championship 2003 was held in the cities of Helsinki, Tampere, Lahti, and Turku in Finland between 13 August and 30 August 2003...
, where Spain lost in the final to Brazil
Brazil national under-20 football team
Brazil national under-20 football team, also known as Brazil Sub-20 or Seleção, is considered to be the feeder team for the Brazil national football team.-Competitive record:...
.
Personal
Xisco is one day younger than namesake Francisco Jiménez Tejada, formerly of Deportivo de La CoruñaDeportivo de La Coruña
Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña is a professional football club based in the city of A Coruña, Galicia; founded in 1906 and currently playing in Segunda División...
and also a Spanish youth international. They also share birthplace, while not related.