Gonzalo Almenara
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gonzalo Francisco Almenara Hernández | ||
| Date of birth | 15 May 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Algeciras, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Right-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Ceuta | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| PMD Algeciras | |||
| Cádiz | |||
| 2012–2016 | Sevilla | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | Sevilla C | 35 | (1) |
| 2017–2018 | Linense | 14 | (1) |
| 2018–2019 | Los Barrios | 36 | (4) |
| 2019–2022 | Algeciras | 44 | (4) |
| 2022–2024 | Deinze | 38 | (0) |
| 2025– | Ceuta | 11 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15 August 2025 | |||
Gonzalo Francisco Almenara Hernández (born 15 May 1997) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Segunda División club AD Ceuta FC.
Career
Born in Algeciras, Cádiz, Andalusia, Almenara began his career with hometown side Patronato Municipal de Deportes de Algeciras, and played for Cádiz CF before joining the youth categories of Sevilla FC at the age of 15.[1] He made his senior debut with the C-team in Tercera División during the 2016–17 season, before moving to Real Balompédica Linense in Segunda División B on 19 July 2017.[2]
On 8 September 2018, after being sparingly used, Almenara signed for UD Los Barrios in the fourth division.[3] The following 9 July, he agreed to a deal with Algeciras CF back in the third tier.[4]
On 30 June 2022, Almenara moved abroad for the first time in his career, signing a two-year contract with Challenger Pro League side KMSK Deinze.[5] After struggling with a knee injury which sidelined him for six months, he made his professional debut on 21 December, starting in a 2–1 Belgian Cup home loss to SV Zulte Waregem.[6]
Almenara left Deinze in December 2024 after the club went bankrupt, and returned to his home country with Primera Federación side AD Ceuta FC on 28 December.[7] Despite struggling with injuries,[8] he contributed one goal in 12 appearances during the campaign as the club achieved promotion to Segunda División.
Personal life
Almenara's father Paco was also a footballer and a defender.[9] He too played for Algeciras.
References
- ^ "Gonzalo Almenara: un rival de apellido ilustre" [Gonzalo Almenara: an opponent with an illustrious surname] (in Spanish). Europa Sur. 29 September 2016. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "La Balona ficha a Gonzalo Almenara" [La Balona sign Gonzalo Almenara] (in Spanish). Europa Sur. 19 July 2017. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "La Unión Deportiva firma a Gonzalo Almenara" [Unión Deportiva sign Gonzalo Almenara] (in Spanish). 8 Directo. 8 September 2018. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "El Algeciras cierra el fichaje de Gonzalo Almenara" [Algeciras complete the signing of Gonzalo Almenara] (in Spanish). Europa Sur. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "Welkom, Gonzalo Almenara!" [Welcome, Gonzalo Almenara!] (in Dutch). KMSK Deinze. 30 June 2022. Archived from the original on 1 July 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "El algecireño Gonzalo Almenara dijo adiós a 2022 reapareciendo seis meses después" [The algecireño Gonzalo Almenara bid farewell to 2022 reappearing six months later] (in Spanish). 8 Directo. 1 January 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "¡Bienvenido, Gonzalo Almenara!" [Welcome, Gonzalo Almenara!] (in Spanish). AD Ceuta FC. 28 December 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "Las lesiones persiguen al algecireño Almenara, ahora en el Ceuta" [The injuries pursue the algecireño Almenara, now at Ceuta] (in Spanish). Europa Sur. 18 February 2025. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "Gonzalo Almenara: bienvenido a casa" [Gonzalo Almenara: welcome home] (in Spanish). 8 Directo. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
External links
- Gonzalo Almenara at BDFutbol
- Gonzalo Almenara at LaPreferente.com (in Spanish)
- Gonzalo Almenara at Soccerway