Andy Escudero

Andy Escudero Jara (born 10 July 1999) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Gimnàstic de Tarragona.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Escudero and the second or maternal family name is Jara.
Andy Escudero
Personal information
Full name Andy Escudero Jara
Date of birth (1999-07-10) 10 July 1999
Place of birth Alicante, Spain
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
 Gimnàstic
Number 10
Youth career
Hércules
2013–2018 Atlético Madrid
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 Atlético Madrid B 0 (0)
2018–2019 → SS Reyes (loan) 21 (2)
2019–2020 Murcia 4 (0)
2020–2021 Intercity 30 (2)
2021–2022 Alcoyano 34 (2)
2022– Gimnàstic 21 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 May 2023

Career

Escudero was born in Alicante, Valencian Community, and joined Atlético de Madrid's youth setup at the age of 14, from hometown side Alicante CF.[1] On 21 July 2018, after finishing his formation, he was loaned to Segunda División B side UD San Sebastián de los Reyes for the season.[2]

Escudero made his senior debut on 26 August 2018, starting and scoring Sanse's first in a 2–2 away draw against Real Valladolid B.[3] On 7 August of the following year, he signed for Real Murcia also in the third division.[4]

On 29 January 2020, after being rarely used, Escudero left Murcia and joined Tercera División side CF Intercity.[5] On 9 July 2021, after helping the latter side in their promotion to Segunda División RFEF, he agreed to a deal with CD Alcoyano in Primera División RFEF.[6]

On 12 July 2022, Escudero moved to Gimnàstic de Tarragona also in division three.[7]

Personal life

Escudero's father Paquito was also a footballer. A midfielder, he spent the most of his career with Hércules.[8]

References
  1. "Hércules CF: El hijo de Paquito llama a la puerta del Cholo" [Hércules CF: the son of Paquito knocks on Cholo's door] (in Spanish). Diario Información. 18 February 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  2. "Andy Escudero, nuevo fichaje de la U.D. Sanse" [Andy Escudero, new signing of U.D. Sanse] (in Spanish). UD SS Reyes. 21 July 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  3. "La U.D. Sanse empata fuera de casa en su estreno liguero" [U.D. Sanse draw away from home in their league debut] (in Spanish). Cadena SER. 27 August 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  4. "Andy Escudero se convierte en nuevo jugador del Real Murcia" [Andy Escudero becomes the new player of Real Murcia] (in Spanish). Onda Regional de Murcia. 7 August 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  5. "Andy Escudero abandona el conjunto grana para firmar por el InterCity" [Andy Escudero leaves the grana outfit to sign with Intercity] (in Spanish). La Opinión de Murcia. 29 January 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  6. "El Alcoyano incorpora a Fran Miranda y Andy" [Alcoyano sign Fran Miranda and Andy] (in Spanish). Cadena SER. 9 July 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  7. "El Nàstic fitxa Andy Escudero" [Nàstic sign Andy Escudero] (in Catalan). L'Esportiu. 12 July 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  8. "El hijo del mítico Paquito del Hércules la lía en la final de juveniles" [The son of mythical Paquito of Hércules does his thing in the final of the juveniles] (in Spanish). Mundo Deportivo. 5 May 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
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