Juande

Later career In August 2011, Juande released himself from his Betis contract and moved to K.V.C. Westerlo of the Belgian Pro League on a two-year deal. Twelve months later, he was back in his country's second tier at SD Ponferradina. After two seasons as an undisputed first choice for the team from El Bierzo, he joined Spezia Calcio in the Italian Serie B on 16 July 2014. Two years later he returned to his homeland, on loan to UCAM Murcia CF.

At the age of 32, Juande moved to the Australian A-League in July 2018, agreeing to a two-year contract at Perth Glory FC. He helped the club come first in his debut season, scoring a late penalty winner on 13 January in a 4–3 home victory over Western Sydney Wanderers FC. In September 2020, he left.

Juande joined Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters FC on 28 December 2020 for the remainder of the season, as a replacement for the seriously injured Sergio Cidoncha. He made his debut the following 15 January, coming on as a substitute for captain Jessel Carneiro in a 1–1 draw against SC East Bengal.

Juande returned to the Australian top division on 24 March 2021, signing a short-term deal with Adelaide United FC. His contract was renewed twice, both alongside compatriot Javi López.

On 29 January 2023, Juande was seriously injured during the match against Melbourne City FC when he and City's Florin Berenguer challenged for the ball in the 66th minute, breaking his right leg. Adelaide head coach Carl Veart commented: "It's something that you don't want to ever witness on a football field". "I was literally metres away from where it happened and I could hear the crack, it was an awful sound", sideline commentator Michael Zappone said; the match was paused for nearly half an hour as a consequence.

Juande left Adelaide United in June 2023, as his contract expired.

International career Juande won his only cap for the Spanish under-21s on 16 November 2007, coming in midway through the second half of the 3–0 home win against Poland for the 2009 UEFA European Championship qualifiers.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2005–06 La Liga

2006–07 Belgian Pro League

2012–13 A-League

2019–20

Perth Glory A-League: Premiers 2018–19