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Fran Gámez
Spanish footballer
Francisco "Fran" Gámez López (born 27 July 1991) is a Spanish footballer who plays for Real Zaragoza. Mainly a right back, he can also play as a right winger.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Francisco Gámez López | ||
| Date of birth | (1991-07-27) 27 July 1991 (age 32) | ||
| Place of birth | Sagunto, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Right back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Zaragoza | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009–2010 | Acero | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2013 | Acero | ? | (6) |
| 2013–2018 | Saguntino | 161 | (21) |
| 2018–2021 | Mallorca | 75 | (1) |
| 2021– | Zaragoza | 85 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 December 2023 | |||
Born in Sagunto, Valencian Community, Gámez was a CD Acero youth graduate. He made his first team debut in the 2010–11 season, in the regional leagues.
On 16 June 2013, Gámez signed for Tercera División side Atlético Saguntino.[1] An undisputed starter, he scored a career-best 11 goals during the 2015–16 season, achieving promotion to Segunda División B; he also acted as team captain during the most of his spell.
On 30 January 2018, Gámez signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with RCD Mallorca also in the third division,[2] after the club activated his € 30,000 buyout clause.[3] He contributed with one goal in seven appearances, as his side achieved promotion to Segunda División after a one-year absence.
Gámez made his professional debut on 19 August 2018, starting in a 1–0 home win against CA Osasuna.[4] He scored his first professional goal on 29 September, in a 1–1 away draw against CD Lugo, and finished the campaign as a starter as the club reached another promotion.
Gámez made his La Liga debut on 29 September 2019, starting in a 0–2 away loss against Deportivo Alavés. He lost his starting spot to Lumor Agbenyenu during the season as his side suffered relegation, and was also a backup option to Brian Oliván in 2020–21, as the club returned to the top tier.
On 15 July 2021, Gámez signed a two-year contract with Real Zaragoza in the second division.[5]
- "Fran Gámez firma por el Saguntino" [Fran Gámez signs for Saguntino] (in Spanish). Atlético Saguntino. 16 June 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- "Fran Gámez es nuevo jugador del RCD Mallorca" [Fran Gámez is the new player of RCD Mallorca] (in Spanish). RCD Mallorca. 30 January 2018. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- "Fran Gámez, fichaje sorpresa" [Fran Gámez, surprise signing] (in Spanish). El Mundo. 30 January 2018. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- "Abdón Prats guía a un Mallorca que convence en su vuelta a Segunda" [Abdón Prats leads a Mallorca which convince in their return to Segunda] (in Spanish). Marca. 19 August 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2018.
- "El Real Zaragoza incorpora al lateral derecho Fran Gámez" [Real Zaragoza sign the right back Fran Gámez] (in Spanish). Real Zaragoza. 15 July 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
- Fran Gámez at BDFutbol
- Fran Gámez at LaPreferente.com (in Spanish)
- Fran Gámez at Soccerway