Josu
Josué Prieto Currais (born 27 February 1993), commonly known as Josu, is a Spanish footballer who plays as a left-back or a left midfielder for FC L'Escala.
| Josu with FC Cincinnati in 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Josué Prieto Currais | ||
| Date of birth | 27 February 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Langreo, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Left-back, midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Escala | ||
| Youth career | |||
| CF Esplais | |||
| FE Figueres | |||
| Girona | |||
| 2009–2011 | Barcelona | ||
| 2011–2012 | Espanyol | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | Olot | 4 | (0) |
| 2013 | → La Jonquera (loan) | 14 | (1) |
| 2013–2014 | SJK | 31 | (9) |
| 2014 | → Kerho 07 (loan) | 3 | (3) |
| 2014 | Terracina | 4 | (0) |
| 2015 | Górnik Łęczna | 8 | (0) |
| 2015 | Kerala Blasters | 11 | (1) |
| 2016 | Wilmington Hammerheads | 4 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Kerala Blasters | 14 | (0) |
| 2017 | → Extremadura (loan) | 15 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | (0) |
| 2018 | Llagostera | 1 | (1) |
| 2019 | Lahti | 27 | (7) |
| 2020–2022 | Peralada | 68 | (12) |
| 2022–2023 | Figueres | 29 | (5) |
| 2023– | Escala | 9 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 04:06, 23 November 2023 (UTC) | |||
Club career edit
Journeyman edit
Born in Langreo, Asturias, Josu emerged through FC Barcelona's youth system at La Masia, where he played alongside future Spanish international Gerard Deulofeu. He only competed in the lower leagues or amateur football in his own country, his first professional experience being with Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho in the Finnish Ykkönen.[1]
Josu signed with Polish club Górnik Łęczna in January 2015.[2] Also in that year he joined Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League,[3] scoring his first goal as a professional on 6 October to help to a 3–1 home win against NorthEast United FC.[4]
On 14 December 2016, Josu converted his penalty shootout attempt against Delhi Dynamos FC to help his team reach the final against Atlético de Kolkata (eventually lost).[5] He subsequently returned to Spain, moving to Segunda División B side Extremadura UD.[6]
FC Cincinnati edit
On 7 May 2017, Josu signed with United Soccer League club FC Cincinnati for one year; he was announced eight days later, with coach Alan Koch describing him as a varied player, writing, "He is an attack-minded left back, but can also play further up the field if needed."[7] On 29 June, in his new team's first match against Chicago Fire Soccer Club during their semi-final run in the U.S. Open Cup, he scored in the 3–1 shootout win.[8]
On 8 August 2017, Josu agreed to an extension that would keep him at Nippert Stadium through the 2018 season.[9] On 16 April 2018, however, the club announced that they had reached a mutual agreement with the player to terminate his contract, indicating that he would be returning to Spain but not disclosing what his plans were or if he would continue playing professionally.[10]
Lahti edit
On 8 December 2018, after a brief spell back in his homeland with UE Llagostera, Josu returned to Finland and its Veikkausliiga with FC Lahti.[11]
References edit
- ^ Muralidharan, Ashwin (19 October 2015). "From La Masia to Kochi: The story of Josue Currais Prieto". Goal. from the original on 17 December 2016. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ "Górnik Łęczna ma dwóch nowych graczy!" [Górnik Łęczna have two new players!] (in Polish). Lubsport. 24 January 2015. from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ "ISL round-up: Tendulkar's Kerala Blasters sign Barca youth product". Rediff.com. 24 July 2015. from the original on 26 June 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ "Kerala blast away to a 3–1 win over NorthEast United FC". Indian Super League. 6 October 2015. from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ "Kerala enter the final after nerve-racking shootout against Delhi". Indian Super League. 14 December 2016. from the original on 13 May 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ Gómez, Carlos (9 January 2017). "Alejandro Zamora y Josu Currais se unen al proyecto azulgrana" [Alejandro Zamora and Josu Currais added to azulgrana project] (in Spanish). Vavel. from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
- ^ Kimura, Fumi (15 May 2017). . FC Cincinnati. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ^ "Mitch says no, FCC upsets Fire to advance in Cup action". FC Cincinnati. 29 June 2017. from the original on 5 April 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
- ^ Kimura, Fumi (4 August 2017). "Josu secured through '18, Halfhill signs pro contract". FC Cincinnati. from the original on 28 August 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- ^ Kimura, Fumi (16 April 2018). . FC Cincinnati. Archived from the original on 18 June 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ^ "Josu siirtyy FC Lahteen" [Josu moves to FC Lahti] (in Finnish). FC Lahti. 8 December 2018. from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
External links edit
- Josu at BDFutbol
- Josu at LaPreferente.com (in Spanish)
- Josu at TuttoCalciatori.net (in Italian)
- Josu at 90minut.pl (in Polish)
- Josu at Soccerway
- Josu on Twitter