Spanish flag Xisco

Born27 June 1986, Palma
NationalitySpanish
Weight84 kg
Height1.88 m
PositionForward

Full name is: Francisco Jimenez Tejada.

Xisco joined Newcastle United in September 2008 with a five-year contract.

A goal on his debut was a rare highlight for the big money signing from Spain who at least can be assured of his place in Newcastle's A to Z.

Career stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
2004-05 Deportivo La Coruna Primera Liga 4
3
2
1
2008-09 Newcastle United Carling Cup
1
2008-09 Newcastle United FA Cup 1
2008-09 Newcastle United Premier League 3
2
1
2009-10 Newcastle United League Championship
2
2010-11 Newcastle United Premier League
2


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Match history

Date Match Result Competition Round
13 Sep 2008 Newcastle United v Hull City L 1-2 Premier League
20 Sep 2008 West Ham United v Newcastle United L 3-1 Premier League
24 Sep 2008 Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur L 1-2 Carling Cup 3rd round
27 Sep 2008 Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers L 1-2 Premier League
28 Oct 2008 Newcastle United v West Bromwich Albion W 2-1 Premier League
14 Jan 2009 Newcastle United v Hull City L 0-1 FA Cup 3rd round replay
07 Feb 2009 West Bromwich Albion v Newcastle United W 2-3 Premier League
15 Aug 2009 Newcastle United v Reading W 3-0 League Championship
19 Aug 2009 Newcastle United v Sheffield Wednesday W 1-0 League Championship
16 Aug 2010 Manchester United v Newcastle United L 3-0 Premier League
22 Aug 2010 Newcastle United v Aston Villa W 6-0 Premier League


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Deportivo La Coruna 01 Jul 2004 01 Sep 2008
Vecindario 01 Aug 2006 31 May 2007 L
Newcastle United 01 Sep 2008
Racing Santander 31 Aug 2009 31 May 2010 L
Deportivo La Coruna 31 Jan 2011 31 May 2011 L
Deportivo La Coruna 11 Aug 2011 L