About Javi Fuego
Javier "Javi" Fuego Martínez (Spanish pronunciation: [xaˈβjeɾ ˈxaβi ˈfweɣo maɾˈtineθ]; born 4 January 1984) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He appeared in 277 La Liga matches over ten seasons, totalling nine goals for Levante, Recreativo, Rayo Vallecano, Valencia, Espanyol and Villarreal. He added 256 games in the Segunda División, mainly in representation of Sporting de Gijón. == Club career == === Early years and Recreativo === Fuego was born in Pola de Siero, Asturias. He started playing professional football for Sporting de Gijón, representing the local side in six Segunda División seasons and being first choice from 2004 to 2007. In the 2007–08 campaign, Fuego signed with La Liga strugglers Levante UD, but was one of many players to leave the squad upon relegation and serious financial problems. In August 2008, he signed a three-year deal worth €140.000 with Andalusia's Recreativo de Huelva, appearing regularly as a starter but being relegated from the top flight in his first year. === Rayo Vallecano === For 2010–11, Fuego joined Rayo Vallecano, quickly establishing himself as first choice for the Madrid club and helping it to a second-place finish and subsequent top-division promotion. He rarely missed a match in his subsequent two-year spell in that tier, helping his team consecutively retain their status. === Valencia === In January 2013, months before the season was over, it was announced that Fuego would not renew his expiring contract with Rayo, agreeing to a three-year deal with fellow league club Valencia CF as of 1 July.
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