Jesús Gámez


Jesús Gámez Duarte is a Spanish professional footballer who plays mainly as a right back.
He spent most of his career with Málaga, making his debut with the first team in 2005 and going on to make 293 official appearances. He also played two seasons in England, with Newcastle United.

Club career

Málaga

Born in Fuengirola, Málaga, Andalusia, Gámez first appeared professionally with Málaga CF's B-side during 2003–04's Segunda División, and helped them retain their status during three seasons. However, midway through 2005–06, he was promoted to the first team, making his La Liga debut on 27 November 2005 as both the first and the second teams from the city eventually dropped down a level in June.
In two second level seasons, Gámez was an undisputed starter, replacing Gerardo as first-choice right-back and contributing with 35 games in 2007–08 as the club returned to the top flight after a two-year absence. He maintained the position throughout the following campaign, appearing in roughly the same matches and minutes.
Gámez was made Málaga's captain in summer 2011, after the retirement of veteran Francesc Arnau. He made his 200th league appearance on 29 January 2012, playing one minute in a local derby against Sevilla FC ; that same season, he helped the Boquerones to their highest ever league finish, a fourth place with the subsequent spot in the playoff-round of the UEFA Champions League.
On 15 May 2012, Gámez extended his contract with Málaga until June 2016. On 21 October of the following year, he added one more year to his link.

Atlético Madrid

On 8 August 2014, Gámez signed a three-year deal with reigning champions Atlético Madrid. During most of his first season, he was used by manager Diego Simeone as a left back.

Newcastle United

During the 2016 summer transfer window, the 31-year-old Gámez moved abroad for the first time in his career and joined Championship club Newcastle United on a two-year deal. He made his competitive debut on 23 August, starting in a 2–0 home win against Cheltenham Town in the EFL Cup. His maiden league appearance took place four days later, as he came on as a 72nd-minute substitute for Vurnon Anita against Brighton & Hove Albion, also a 2–0 home victory.
With the team back in the Premier League, Gámez made his debut in the competition on 10 September 2017 at the age of 32 years and 152 days, playing the entire 1–0 success at Swansea City. He left St James' Park in June 2018, with only ten competitive appearances to his credit.

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Club

Atlético Madrid