Felipe Chacartegui Explained

Felipe Rodríguez Chacartegui (born 23 February 1998) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Bulgarian First League club Beroe Stara Zagora as a left back.

Club career

Born in Cádiz, Andalusia, Chacartegui started his career with Polideportivo Cádiz and AD Tiempo Libre before joining San Fernando CD in 2013.^[1] On 8 December 2014, aged only 16, he made his senior – and first team – debut by coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2–2 Tercera División home draw against Algeciras CF.^[2]

Chacartegui subsequently appeared rarely for the B-side in the regional leagues while also playing for the main squad. On 16 May 2015 he scored his first senior goal, netting his team's second in a 4–1 home routing of La Palma CF.^[3]

On 13 July 2015, Chacartegui moved to Sevilla FC, returning to the youth setup.^[1] On 1 September 2017, after already representing the C-team, he signed a new two-year deal with the club, being immediately promoted to the reserves in Segunda División and being assigned the number 12 jersey.^[4]

Chacartegui made his professional debut on 4 February 2018, starting in a 0–1 home loss against SD Huesca.^[5] On 28 July 2020, he signed for Segunda División B side UCAM Murcia CF.^[6]

Personal life

Felipe's grandfather, Javier, was also a footballer. A midfielder, he represented Cádiz CF in the 1960s.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Felipe Chacartegui es traspasado por el San Fernando CD al Sevilla FC. Felipe Chacartegui is transferred by San Fernando CD to Sevilla FC. La Cantera Cádiz. es. 13 July 2015. 20 February 2018.
2. Web site: El San Fernando rescata un punto ante el Algeciras con un golazo de Dani Martínez en el minuto 93. San Fernando rescue a point against Algeciras with a great goal from Dani Martínez in the 93rd minute. Deporte de la Isla. es. 8 December 2014. 20 February 2018.
3. Web site: El San Fernando golea a La Palma (4–1) en el cierre liguero y a la espera de conocer el lunes su rival. San Fernando thrash La Palma (4–1) in the league's closure and is waiting to know their rivals on Monday. Deporte de la Isla. es. 16 May 2015. 20 February 2018.
4. Web site: Felipe Chacartegui firma un contrato por dos temporadas con el Sevilla Atlético. Felipe Chacartegui signs a contract for two years with Sevilla Atlético. La Cantera Cádiz. es. 1 September 2017. 20 February 2018.
5. Web site: El Huesca se encomienda a Gallar para ser aún más líder. Huesca entrust Gallar to be even more leader. Marca. es. 4 February 2018. 20 February 2018.
6. Web site: Felipe Chacartegui vestirá la camiseta del UCAM Murcia 2020/21. Felipe Chacartegui will wear the shirt of UCAM Murcia 2020/21. UCAM Murcia. es. 28 July 2020. 15 October 2020.
7. Web site: BDFutbol.com . Javier María Chacartegui Garrido . 20 February 2018.