Personal information | |||
---|---|---|---|
Full name | Manuel Trigueros Muñoz [1] | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 17 October 1991||
Place of birth | Talavera de la Reina, Spain | ||
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) [1] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Villarreal | ||
Number | 14 | ||
Youth career | |||
Talavera | |||
2007–2008 | Barcelona | ||
2008–2010 | Murcia | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
2009–2010 | Murcia B | 10 | (1) |
2010–2011 | Villarreal C | 36 | (6) |
2011–2012 | Villarreal B | 26 | (3) |
2012– | Villarreal | 366 | (25) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:08, 25 May 2024 (UTC) |
Manuel Trigueros Muñoz (born 17 October 1991) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Villarreal.
He spent his entire professional career with Villarreal, making a club record of over 450 total appearances and winning the UEFA Europa League in 2021.
Born in Talavera de la Reina, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Trigueros began playing football for his local team Talavera CF. While playing in a nationwide tournament for his autonomous community, he was courted by several leading clubs, and chose FC Barcelona; he struggled to be picked in his only year as an under-18 in La Masia. [2] [3] He then moved to Real Murcia, making his senior debut with the reserves and being released in June 2010 following the main squad's relegation from the Segunda División. [4]
Subsequently, Trigueros signed for Villarreal CF, being assigned to the C team. He made his official debut with Villarreal B on 4 June 2011, playing 30 minutes as a substitute for Fofo in a 2–1 away loss against Real Betis on the last day of the second-tier season. [5] On 11 February 2012 he scored his first goal in a 3–1 defeat at CE Sabadell FC, [6] being relatively played during the season but suffering relegation – even though the side finished in 12th position – as the first team had also dropped down a level in La Liga.
In June 2012, Trigueros was definitely promoted to the main squad. He contributed 36 games and three goals [7] [8] [9] as the Yellow Submarine won instant promotion; [10] his 15th appearance activated a clause that paid €100,000 to Murcia. [11]
Trigueros made his maiden appearance in the top flight on 19 August 2013, coming on as a 53rd-minute substitute for Tomás Pina in 3–2 away victory over UD Almería. [12] As a starter, he scored his first goal in the competition, his team's second in the 3–1 home defeat of CA Osasuna on 3 February 2014. [13] That October, his contract was extended from 2017 to 2019; [14] in November 2016, a new deal tied him to the club until 2022. [15]
On 21 May 2017, Trigueros scored in a 3–1 win at local rivals Valencia CF on the last day of the season, securing fifth place and qualification for the UEFA Europa League. [16] He netted his first in that continental competition on 19 October, as the team fought back for a 2–2 group stage draw with SK Slavia Prague at the Estadio de la Cerámica. [17] On 23 December, in another derby at Mestalla, he was sent off for the first time in his career in a 1–0 victory. [18]
Trigueros reached 300 matches for the club on 10 November 2019, in a 3–1 away loss against RCD Mallorca. [19] In March 2021, he entered Villarreal's top three appearance makers, overtaking Marcos Senna's 363 and trailing only his contemporaries Bruno Soriano and Mario Gaspar. [20] [21] He played 14 times that season in their victorious Europa League campaign (54 in all competitions), [22] [23] scoring the opening goal of a 2–1 semi-final win over Arsenal on 29 April. [24]
In November 2021, Trigueros' link to the club was lengthened to 2025, with him remaining a key part of manager Unai Emery's plans. [25] On 15 December, he made his 400th appearance for the club in a 7–1 rout of Atlético Sanluqueño CF in the second round of the Copa del Rey, trailing Bruno's overall record by just 25. [26] He took the record on 8 September 2022 in a 4–3 UEFA Europa Conference League group victory at home to Lech Poznań. [27]
In 2023–24, Trigueros was more often a substitute, as the managerial hotseat revolved between Quique Setién, Pacheta and Marcelino García Toral. On 2 November, playing as an attacking midfielder for the second of those coaches, he scored his first career hat-trick in a 5–0 win away to sixth-tier Chiclana CF in the first round of the cup. [28]
Both of Trigueros' parents were teachers, [29] and he graduated in Primary Education in 2017. [30] While some sources erroneously named his alma mater as CEU San Pablo University, it was actually the Castellón de la Plana campus of a linked establishment, CEU Cardinal Herrera University. [31]
Trigueros' father, also named Manuel, played in the second tier for Granada CF. [29] His cousin Pablo, a defender, was also active at that level for SD Ponferradina. [32]
Club | Season | League | Copa del Rey | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Villarreal B | 2010–11 | Segunda División | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
2011–12 | 25 | 3 | — | — | — | 25 | 3 | |||||
Total | 26 | 3 | — | — | — | 26 | 3 | |||||
Villarreal | 2012–13 | Segunda División | 36 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 37 | 3 | ||
2013–14 | La Liga | 35 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 38 | 2 | |||
2014–15 | 33 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 10 [a] | 0 | — | 50 | 3 | |||
2015–16 | 31 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 [a] | 0 | — | 45 | 3 | |||
2016–17 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 [b] | 1 | — | 45 | 7 | |||
2017–18 | 34 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 [a] | 1 | — | 44 | 4 | |||
2018–19 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 [a] | 0 | — | 34 | 0 | |||
2019–20 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 31 | 2 | ||||
2020–21 | 35 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 14 [a] | 1 | — | 54 | 2 | |||
2021–22 | 35 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 9 [c] | 1 | 1 [d] | 0 | 47 | 8 | ||
2022–23 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 [e] | 1 | — | 30 | 1 | |||
2023–24 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 [a] | 0 | — | 22 | 3 | |||
Total | 366 | 25 | 37 | 8 | 73 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 477 | 38 | ||
Career total | 392 | 28 | 37 | 8 | 73 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 503 | 41 |
Villarreal
Individual
Personal information | |||
---|---|---|---|
Full name | Manuel Trigueros Muñoz [1] | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 17 October 1991||
Place of birth | Talavera de la Reina, Spain | ||
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) [1] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Villarreal | ||
Number | 14 | ||
Youth career | |||
Talavera | |||
2007–2008 | Barcelona | ||
2008–2010 | Murcia | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
2009–2010 | Murcia B | 10 | (1) |
2010–2011 | Villarreal C | 36 | (6) |
2011–2012 | Villarreal B | 26 | (3) |
2012– | Villarreal | 366 | (25) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:08, 25 May 2024 (UTC) |
Manuel Trigueros Muñoz (born 17 October 1991) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Villarreal.
He spent his entire professional career with Villarreal, making a club record of over 450 total appearances and winning the UEFA Europa League in 2021.
Born in Talavera de la Reina, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Trigueros began playing football for his local team Talavera CF. While playing in a nationwide tournament for his autonomous community, he was courted by several leading clubs, and chose FC Barcelona; he struggled to be picked in his only year as an under-18 in La Masia. [2] [3] He then moved to Real Murcia, making his senior debut with the reserves and being released in June 2010 following the main squad's relegation from the Segunda División. [4]
Subsequently, Trigueros signed for Villarreal CF, being assigned to the C team. He made his official debut with Villarreal B on 4 June 2011, playing 30 minutes as a substitute for Fofo in a 2–1 away loss against Real Betis on the last day of the second-tier season. [5] On 11 February 2012 he scored his first goal in a 3–1 defeat at CE Sabadell FC, [6] being relatively played during the season but suffering relegation – even though the side finished in 12th position – as the first team had also dropped down a level in La Liga.
In June 2012, Trigueros was definitely promoted to the main squad. He contributed 36 games and three goals [7] [8] [9] as the Yellow Submarine won instant promotion; [10] his 15th appearance activated a clause that paid €100,000 to Murcia. [11]
Trigueros made his maiden appearance in the top flight on 19 August 2013, coming on as a 53rd-minute substitute for Tomás Pina in 3–2 away victory over UD Almería. [12] As a starter, he scored his first goal in the competition, his team's second in the 3–1 home defeat of CA Osasuna on 3 February 2014. [13] That October, his contract was extended from 2017 to 2019; [14] in November 2016, a new deal tied him to the club until 2022. [15]
On 21 May 2017, Trigueros scored in a 3–1 win at local rivals Valencia CF on the last day of the season, securing fifth place and qualification for the UEFA Europa League. [16] He netted his first in that continental competition on 19 October, as the team fought back for a 2–2 group stage draw with SK Slavia Prague at the Estadio de la Cerámica. [17] On 23 December, in another derby at Mestalla, he was sent off for the first time in his career in a 1–0 victory. [18]
Trigueros reached 300 matches for the club on 10 November 2019, in a 3–1 away loss against RCD Mallorca. [19] In March 2021, he entered Villarreal's top three appearance makers, overtaking Marcos Senna's 363 and trailing only his contemporaries Bruno Soriano and Mario Gaspar. [20] [21] He played 14 times that season in their victorious Europa League campaign (54 in all competitions), [22] [23] scoring the opening goal of a 2–1 semi-final win over Arsenal on 29 April. [24]
In November 2021, Trigueros' link to the club was lengthened to 2025, with him remaining a key part of manager Unai Emery's plans. [25] On 15 December, he made his 400th appearance for the club in a 7–1 rout of Atlético Sanluqueño CF in the second round of the Copa del Rey, trailing Bruno's overall record by just 25. [26] He took the record on 8 September 2022 in a 4–3 UEFA Europa Conference League group victory at home to Lech Poznań. [27]
In 2023–24, Trigueros was more often a substitute, as the managerial hotseat revolved between Quique Setién, Pacheta and Marcelino García Toral. On 2 November, playing as an attacking midfielder for the second of those coaches, he scored his first career hat-trick in a 5–0 win away to sixth-tier Chiclana CF in the first round of the cup. [28]
Both of Trigueros' parents were teachers, [29] and he graduated in Primary Education in 2017. [30] While some sources erroneously named his alma mater as CEU San Pablo University, it was actually the Castellón de la Plana campus of a linked establishment, CEU Cardinal Herrera University. [31]
Trigueros' father, also named Manuel, played in the second tier for Granada CF. [29] His cousin Pablo, a defender, was also active at that level for SD Ponferradina. [32]
Club | Season | League | Copa del Rey | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Villarreal B | 2010–11 | Segunda División | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
2011–12 | 25 | 3 | — | — | — | 25 | 3 | |||||
Total | 26 | 3 | — | — | — | 26 | 3 | |||||
Villarreal | 2012–13 | Segunda División | 36 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 37 | 3 | ||
2013–14 | La Liga | 35 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 38 | 2 | |||
2014–15 | 33 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 10 [a] | 0 | — | 50 | 3 | |||
2015–16 | 31 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 [a] | 0 | — | 45 | 3 | |||
2016–17 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 [b] | 1 | — | 45 | 7 | |||
2017–18 | 34 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 [a] | 1 | — | 44 | 4 | |||
2018–19 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 [a] | 0 | — | 34 | 0 | |||
2019–20 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 31 | 2 | ||||
2020–21 | 35 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 14 [a] | 1 | — | 54 | 2 | |||
2021–22 | 35 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 9 [c] | 1 | 1 [d] | 0 | 47 | 8 | ||
2022–23 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 [e] | 1 | — | 30 | 1 | |||
2023–24 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 [a] | 0 | — | 22 | 3 | |||
Total | 366 | 25 | 37 | 8 | 73 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 477 | 38 | ||
Career total | 392 | 28 | 37 | 8 | 73 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 503 | 41 |
Villarreal
Individual