Xisco
| Date of birth | 26 June 1986 |
| Place of birth | Palma |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Weight | 84 kg |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Position | Forward |
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.
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 | 31 Jan 2013 | |
| 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 | 31 May 2012 | L |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05 | Deportivo La Coruna | Primera Liga | 4 | 3 |
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| 2008-09 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 3 | 2 |
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| 2009-10 | Newcastle United | League Championship | 2 |
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| 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.
Club matches
| 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 | League 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.