Jesús Santiago Pérez (born 25 May 2004), sometimes known as Yellu, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Getafe CF.
Club career
Valencia
Born in El Estrecho de San Ginés, Cartagena, Region of Murcia, Santiago joined Valencia CF's at the age of 14, after representing EF Torre Pacheco, FC Cartagena and CD Minera.[1] On 5 February 2022, he first appeared with the reserves in a 2–2 Tercera División RFEF away draw against UD Benigànim, but was only an unused substitute.
On 1 April 2022, Santiago renewed his contract with the Che until 2026.[2] Eighteen days later, he made his first team – and La Liga – debut, replacing Yunus Musah in a 0–2 away loss against Villarreal CF.[3][4]
Getafe
On 10 January 2024, Santiago signed a contract with Getafe CF in the top tier until June 2025.[5]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 26 May 2024[6]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Valencia | 2021–22 | La Liga | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |
| Valencia B | 2022–23 | Segunda Federación | 27 | 1 | — | — | 27 | 1 | ||
| 2023–24 | 14 | 0 | — | — | 14 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 41 | 1 | — | — | 41 | 1 | ||||
| Getafe | 2023–24 | La Liga | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 14 | 1 | |
| Career total | 58 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 2 | ||
References
- ^ "El talento que viene: Jesús Santiago 'Yellu' (Valencia CF)" [The upcoming talent: Jesús Santiago 'Yellu' (Valencia CF)] (in Spanish). Esportbase Media. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
- ^ "El Valencia blinda a Jesús Santiago 'Yellu' hasta 2026" [Valencia tie up Jesús Santiago 'Yellu' until 2026] (in Spanish). Esportbase Media. 1 April 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
- ^ "El Villarreal no juega al despiste" [Villarreal do not play with oversight] (in Spanish). Marca. 19 April 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
- ^ "Jesús Santiago 'Yellu', un nuevo talento debuta en el Valencia" [Jesús Santiago 'Yellu', a new talent debuts at Valencia] (in Spanish). Plaza Deportiva. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
- ^ "COMUNICADO OFICIAL | Yellu Santiago" [OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT | Yellu Santiago] (in Spanish). Getafe CF. 10 January 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ Jesús Santiago at Soccerway
External links
- Jesús Santiago at BDFutbol
- Jesús Santiago at LaPreferente.com (in Spanish)
- Jesús Santiago at Soccerway