Place of birth Barcelona, Spain Name Javier Chica Number 2 (Real Betis / Defender) Playing position Role Footballer Position Defender | 1996–2004 Espanyol Height 1.76 m Current team Real Valladolid Years Team Weight 78 kg | |
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Full name Francisco Javier Chica Torres Date of birth (1985-05-17) 17 May 1985 (age 30) Similar People Pepe Mel, Ruben Castro, Salva Sevilla, Paulo Afonso Santos Ju, Oriol Riera | ||
Francisco Javier "Javi" Chica Torres (born 17 May 1985) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for UE Llagostera. Capable of appearing at either right or left back, his main asset is his physical strength.
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Espanyol
Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Chica was a product of RCD Espanyol's youth system. He made his first-team debut on 15 October 2006 in a 0–0 away draw against Villarreal CF, and played 27 La Liga games in his first year, adding ten appearances as the team went all the way to the UEFA Cup final, losing it to fellow league side Sevilla FC (he did not play in the decisive match itself).
Never an undisputed starter in the following seasons, Chica continued to be regularly used at Espanyol, featuring in an average of more than 20 matches per season as either a right or a left back.
Betis
In late May 2011, free agent Chica signed a four-year contract with Real Betis, freshly returned to the top division. He made his official debut on 27 August, starting at right defender in a 1–0 away win against Granada CF.
Chica scored his first goal as a senior on 20 April 2014, but it happened in a 1–3 loss at Rayo Vallecano, and the Andalusians also suffered relegation at the end of the campaign after ranking dead last.
Valladolid
On 9 July 2014, despite having still one year left on his Betis contract, Chica agreed to a two-year deal with Real Valladolid, also in Segunda División.