About José Abella
Born 1994. José Abella is a Mexican association football player.
José Javier Abella Fanjul (born 10 February 1994) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Liga MX club Santos Laguna.
Club career Abella made his Liga MX debut with Santos Laguna 26 July 2013 in a 3–2 home game win against Cruz Azul.
On1 12 December 2019, Abella joined Atlas on loan.
On 8 January 2024, Abella joined FC Juárez for the Clausura 2024.
International career In early 2018, media sources claimed Abella could have possibly represented the Lebanon national team if he was not to be called by Mexico.
In September 2018, Abella was called up by Mexico head coach Ricardo Ferretti for two friendly matches against Uruguay and the United States. On 11 September 2018, he made his senior debut against the United States, where Mexico lost 0–1.
Personal life Abella and Mexican international footballer Miguel Layún are second cousins, as their Mexican grandmothers are sisters, sharing a great-grandparent in common.
Career statistics Club
International
National team Year Apps GoalsMexico 2018 1 0 Total 1 0
Honours Santos Laguna Liga MX: Clausura 2015, Clausura 2018 Copa MX: Apertura 2014
Atlas Liga MX: Apertura 2021, Clausura 2022 Campeón de Campeones: 2022
Mexico Youth CONCACAF U-20 Championship: 2013 Pan American Silver Medal: 2015
Individual Toulon Tournament top scorer: 2013
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Who is José Abella?
Mexican footballer
When was José Abella born?
José Abella was born on 10 February 1994 in Córdoba.
What is José Abella's occupation?
José Abella is an association football player.
What nationality is José Abella?
José Abella is Mexican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Abella. https://biography.guide/jose-abella/
MLA: "José Abella." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jose-abella/.
Chicago: "José Abella." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jose-abella/.
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