Francisco Javier "Javi" Chica Torres (born 17 May 1985) is a Spanish footballer. Capable of appearing at either right or left back, his main asset is his physical strength.

Javi Chica

Chica (left) in action for Espanyol in 2010
Personal information
Full name	Francisco Javier Chica Torres
Date of birth	(1985-05-17) 17 May 1985 (age 37)
Place of birth	Barcelona, Spain
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Full back
Youth career
	Martinenc
1996–2004	Espanyol
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2003–2006	Espanyol B	48	(0)
2006–2011	Espanyol	117	(0)
2011–2014	Betis	62	(2)
2014–2016	Valladolid	59	(0)
2017–2018	Llagostera	47	(0)
2018–2019	Grama	31	(0)
National team
2003	Spain U17	1	(0)
2004	Spain U19	5	(0)
2005	Spain U20	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 May 2019

He spent the better part of his professional career with Espanyol, appearing in 136 competitive matches during his five-year spell. In La Liga, he also represented Betis.

Club career

Espanyol

Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Chica was a product of RCD Espanyol's youth system. He made his first-team debut on 15 October 2006 in a 0–0 away draw against Villarreal CF,[1] and played 27 La Liga games in his first year, adding ten appearances as the team went all the way to the UEFA Cup final, losing it to fellow league side Sevilla FC (he did not play in the decisive match itself).

Never an undisputed starter in the following seasons, Chica continued to be regularly used at Espanyol, featuring in an average of more than 20 matches per season as either a right or a left back.

Betis

In late May 2011, free agent Chica signed a four-year contract with Real Betis, freshly returned to the top division.[2] He made his official debut on 27 August, starting at right defender in a 1–0 away win against Granada CF.[3]

Chica scored his first goal as a senior on 20 April 2014, but it happened in a 1–3 loss at Rayo Vallecano,[4] and the Andalusians also suffered relegation at the end of the campaign after ranking dead last.

Valladolid

On 9 July 2014, despite having still one year left on his Betis contract, Chica agreed to a two-year deal with Real Valladolid, also in Segunda División.[5]

Honours

Club

Espanyol

• UEFA Cup: Runner-up 2006–07

International

Spain U19

• UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2004

References

External links

• Javi Chica at BDFutbol
• Javi Chica at Futbolme (in Spanish)
• Javi Chica at LaPreferente.com (in Spanish)
• Javi Chica – FIFA competition record (archived)
• Javi Chica at Soccerway

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