Spanish association footballer
In this
Spanish name , the first or paternal
surname is
Cañas and the second or maternal family name is
Ruiz-Herrera .
José Alberto Cañas Ruiz-Herrera (born 27 May 1987) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Gibraltar Football League club Manchester 62 as a defensive midfielder .
He started his career with Real Betis , joining the first team in 2009 and going on to make 72 official appearances, 51 in La Liga , over three seasons, and spent 2013–14 in the Premier League with Swansea City .
Club career
Betis
A product of Real Betis ' youth ranks, Cañas was born in Rota , Province of Cádiz .[ 3] La Liga – debut on 3 May 2009, playing 83 minutes in a 0–2 home loss against Atlético Madrid .[ 4] Andalusians were ultimately relegated at the season's end .
Cañas was definitely promoted to Betis' main squad for 2010–11 . He contributed 15 games during the campaign (only four starts however) as the club returned to the top flight after two years as champions, being a regular the following two seasons.[ 5]
Swansea City
In April 2013, before the season in Spain was over, Cañas refused to renew his expiring contract with Betis, choosing instead to join Swansea City on a three-year deal.[ 6] [ 7] substitute in a 4–0 home victory over Malmö in the first leg of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League .[ 8]
Espanyol
On 1 September 2014, Cañas returned to his country and its top division, joining Espanyol on a three-year contract on a free transfer .[ 9] Valencia .[ 10]
During his tenure at the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat , Cañas appeared in 48 games in all competitions. 2015–16 was marred by injury problems.[ 11] [ 12]
PAOK
On 11 July 2016, PAOK announced the signing of Cañas until summer 2019, for an undisclosed fee.[ 13] Athlitiki Enosi Larissa .[ 14]
Cañas was part of the squad that won the Greek Cup three times in a row, totaling 16 matches and two goals in these achievements.[ 15] 2018–19 edition of the Super League , helping with 14 appearances but all but being absent from the lineups in the second part of the season due to a hip injury.[ 16]
Red Star
Cañas joined Red Star as a free agent in late June 2019, agreeing to a two-year contract.[ 17] [ 18] Vladan Milojević in a friendly on 1 July with Blau-Weiß Linz , which was won 3–1.[ 19] group stage of the UEFA Champions League , he was among the players who celebrated riding around Belgrade in an armored vehicle .[ 20]
Later career
In March 2021, Cañas returned to his country and signed a short-term deal with Atlético Baleares in the Segunda División B .[ 21] the season , even though the club tried hard to convince him to renew his link.[ 22]
In August 2021, the 34-year-old Cañas agreed to a one-year contract with Ionikos in a return to the Greek top tier.[ 23] Super League 2 side Kalamata .[ 24]
Cañas moved to the Gibraltar Football League on 30 August 2024, signing for Manchester 62 .[ 25]
Personal life
Cañas' uncle, Juan José , was also a footballer and a midfielder. He too spent most of his professional career with Betis.[ 26]
Career statistics
As of match played 15 May 2022 [ 27] [ 28]
Honours
PAOK
Red Star
References
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