Spanish professional football player who is best known for playing in the Premiere League for the club West Ham United where he is known as a midfielder.' He started his football career playing for various teams from his home city such CD Avance and Atl tico. He left Atl tico for Sampdoria in 2008 at age 16, the minimum age that international transfer within the European Union is allowed. He then began his professional career, continuing to excel and play for a variety of teams and clubs.