Chuki

Iván San José Cantalejo (born 29 April 2004), commonly known as Chuki, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for club Werder Bremen. Mainly an attacking midfielder, he can also play as a winger.

Club career Valladolid Born in Valladolid, Castile and León, Chuki joined Real Valladolid's youth sides from CD Victoria CF. He made his senior debut with the reserves on 28 August 2021, starting in a 1–1 Primera División RFEF away draw against SD Logroñés.

Chuki scored his first senior goal on 20 November 2021, netting the B's equalizer in a 2–2 home draw against Internacional de Madrid. The following 15 July, he renewed his contract with the club until 2025.

Chuki made his first team debut on 1 November 2023, coming on as a late substitute for fellow youth graduate David Torres in a 5–1 away routing of Peña Deportiva, for the season's Copa del Rey. He made his professional – and La Liga – debut on 19 August of the following year, replacing Kike Pérez late into a 1–0 home win over Espanyol.

Chuki scored his first professional goal on 24 April 2025, but in a 5–1 away loss to Real Betis. A regular starter during the 2025–26 Segunda División, he was the club's top scorer with seven goals (along with Juanmi Latasa) as the club only avoided a second consecutive relegation.

Werder Bremen On 2 June 2026, Bundesliga club Werder Bremen confirmed the signing of Chuki on a four-year contract, effective as of 1 July.

International career Chuki was called up to the Spain national under-18 team on 21 January 2022, scoring a goal against Denmark on 23 February.

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