José Callejón

José María Callejón Bueno (Spanish pronunciation: [xoˈse kaʎeˈxon]; born 11 February 1987) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for La Liga club Granada.

José Callejón
Callejón with Spain in 2017
Personal information
Full name José María Callejón Bueno
Date of birth (1987-02-11) 11 February 1987
Place of birth Motril, Spain
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Forward, winger
Team information
Current team
Granada
Number 9
Youth career
Costa Tropical
2002–2006 Real Madrid
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2007 Real Madrid C 4 (0)
2007–2008 Real Madrid B 41 (21)
2008–2011 Espanyol 97 (10)
2011–2013 Real Madrid 55 (8)
2013–2020 Napoli 255 (64)
2020–2022 Fiorentina 50 (1)
2022– Granada 61 (4)
International career
2008–2009 Spain U21 4 (1)
2014–2017 Spain 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:22, 14 February 2024 (UTC)

He began his career with the reserve teams of Real Madrid, but made a name for himself at Espanyol. In 2011 he returned to his previous club and, two years later, left for Napoli, where he won two Coppa Italia tournaments and the 2014 Supercoppa Italiana while appearing in 349 competitive matches (82 goals scored).

An under-21 international, Callejón made his senior debut for Spain in 2014.

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