Juan Valera Espín

Football player infobox|
playername= Juan Valera
fullname = Juan Valera Espín
nickname =
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1984|12|21
cityofbirth = Murcia
countryofbirth = Spain
height = height|m=1.84
nickname =
currentclub = Racing Santander
clubnumber = 18
position = Right midfielder/defender
youthyears = 2000–2003
youthclubs = Bullas CF
years = 2003–2005
2005–
2008–2009
clubs = Real Murcia
Atlético Madrid
Racing Santander (loan)
caps(goals) = 45 (3)
33 (2)

nationalyears = 2005–2007
nationalteam = Spain U21
nationalcaps(goals) =
pcupdate = 1 September 2008
ntupdate = 1 September 2008

Juan Valera Espín, Valera (born 21 December 1984 in Murcia), is a Spanish footballer, who currently plays for Racing de Santander, on loan from Atlético Madrid, in the Spanish first division. He operates as a midfielder/defender, on the right side of the pitch.

Valera debuted as a professional at hometown Real Murcia, and first played in "La Liga" in 2003-04 (10 matches). In 2005-06, he moved to Atlético de Madrid, where his progression was marred by injuries. On February 25, 2006, Valera netted twice as a substitute, in a 5-0 home rout of Málaga CF.

On September 1, 2008, Valera agreed to a one-year loan at Racing de Santander.

External links

* [http://www.lfp.es/historico/primera/plantillas/historial.asp?jug=7329 Stats at Liga de Fútbol Profesional] es icon