Cristóbal Muñoz López (born 1 February 2005) is a Spanish professional footballer currently playing as a forward or midfielder for Barcelona.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Cristóbal Muñoz López | ||
| Date of birth | 1 February 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Almería, Spain | ||
| Position(s) | Forward, midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Barcelona B | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2016 | Almería | ||
| 2016–2017 | Málaga | ||
| 2016–2017 | → Pavía | ||
| 2017– | Barcelona | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Barcelona B | 5 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 03:14, 1 SS Lazio = April 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editBorn in Almería, Muñoz started playing football at his school, Colegio La Jarilla, before joining local side Almería in 2012.[1] In 2016, he made the move to Pavía, signing an agreement with parent club Málaga to be able to represent both.[1][2] He alternated between Pavía, where he scored 41 goals for the youth team, and Málaga, who he represented in youth tournaments.[2][3]
As Muñoz developed in the Málaga academy, other top Spanish clubs became aware of his ability. This caused Málaga owner, Sheikh Abdullah Al Thani, to offer Muñoz a blank cheque in order for him to remain at the club.[4] However, after receiving offers from Real Madrid and Barcelona, Muñoz decided to sign for the latter in early 2017.[2]
In December 2017, he was named the best player at the LaLiga Promises tournament in Arona.[4][5] This led to comparisons to Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, for their similar style of play.[6]
In August 2021, he signed his first professional contract with Barcelona, tying him to the club until June 2024.[1]
Personal life
editMuñoz's brother, Kike, is also a footballer, and plays for Almería.[6]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 24 March 2024[7]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Barcelona B | 2023–24 | Primera Federación | 5 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Career Total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
References
edit- ^ a b c Gascón, Javier (19 August 2021). "Cristo Muñoz, más talento que sigue en el Barça como juvenil" [Cristo Muñoz, more talent that continues at Barça as a youth]. mundodeportivo.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2 November 2022.
- ^ a b c Rogé, Albert (11 March 2017). "El Barça ficha a la perla más buscada de España" [Barça signs the most sought-after pearl in Spain]. sport.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 2 November 2022.
- ^ Miralles, Carlos (29 December 2017). "El futbol canterano se rinde a Cristo Muñoz" [Homegrown football surrenders to Cristo Muñoz]. lavozdealmeria.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2 November 2022.
- ^ a b Rogé, Albert (29 December 2017). "Cristóbal Muñoz, el niño que rechazó al Jeque para jugar en el Barça" [Cristóbal Muñoz, the boy who rejected the Sheikh to play for Barça]. sport.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 2 November 2022.
- ^ Mata, Jesús (30 December 2017). "Cristo, la perla azulgrana que hizo doblete: Pichichi y MVP" [Cristo, the azulgrana pearl who scored a double: Pichichi and MVP]. marca.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2 November 2022.
- ^ a b Rogé, Albert (30 December 2018). "Cristóbal Muñoz, ojito derecho de La Masia" [Cristóbal Muñoz, right eye of La Masia]. sport.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 2 November 2022.
- ^ Cristóbal Muñoz at Soccerway. Retrieved 26 November 2023.