Jorge Moreno (footballer) explained

Jorge Moreno San Vidal (born 25 July 2001) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for FC Cartagena, on loan from CA Osasuna.

Career

Moreno was born in Tres Cantos, Community of Madrid, and joined Rayo Vallecano's youth setup in 2018, from Aravaca CF.^[1] He was promoted to the reserves in July 2019,^[2] and made his senior debut on 1 September, starting in a 4–1 Tercera División away routing of CD San Fernando de Henares.

Moreno scored his first senior goal on 10 November 2019, netting the B's fourth in a 4–3 home win over CD Leganés B. On 12 August 2021, already established as a regular starter for the B-side, he renewed his contract until 2023,^[3] and was loaned to Primera División RFEF side Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa late in the month.^[4]

In July 2022, after being a first-choice at Cultu, Moreno further extended his link with Rayo until 2024,^[5] and moved to fellow third division side Córdoba CF in a season-long loan deal.^[6]

On 1 September 2023, Moreno terminated his link with Rayo^[7] and subsequently moved to CA Osasuna, being initially assigned to the reserves also in the third division.^[8] He made his first team – and La Liga – debut on 11 May of the following year, coming on as a second-half substitute for Jesús Areso in a 2–2 away draw against Athletic Bilbao.^{[9] [10]}

On 24 July 2024, Moreno was loaned to Segunda División side FC Cartagena for the 2024–25 campaign.^[11]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jorge Moreno, el ‘Martín’ del Rayo B. Jorge Moreno, the 'Martín' of Rayo B. Unión Rayo. es. 5 September 2019. 17 August 2023.
2. Web site: El Rayo B comienza la pretemporada. Rayo B start the pre-season. Rayo Vallecano. es. 16 July 2019. 17 August 2023.
3. Web site: Jorge Moreno renueva su contrato con el Rayo Vallecano hasta 2023. Jorge Moreno renews his contract with Rayo Vallecano until 2023. Unión Rayo. es. 12 August 2021. 17 August 2023.
4. Web site: Jorge Moreno jugará cedido en la Cultural Leonesa. Jorge Moreno will play on loan at Cultural Leonesa. Rayo Vallecano. es. 31 August 2021. 17 August 2023.
5. Web site: Jorge Moreno renueva con la entidad franjirroja hasta el año 2024, pero se marcha cedido al Córdoba. Jorge Moreno renews with the franjirroja team until 2024, but moves out on loan at Córdoba. Unión Rayo. es. 8 July 2022. 17 August 2023.
6. Web site: Jorge Moreno jugará cedido en el Córdoba CF. Jorge Moreno will play on loan at Córdoba CF. Rayo Vallecano. es. 7 July 2022. 17 August 2023.
7. Web site: El Rayo traspasa a Jorge Moreno a Osasuna. Rayo transfer Jorge Moreno to Osasuna. Marca. es. 1 September 2023. 14 May 2024.
8. Web site: Osasuna Promesas signs defender Jorge Moreno. CA Osasuna. 1 September 2023. 14 May 2024.
9. Web site: Villalibre alegra el homenaje a Raúl García. Villalibre rejoices the honours to Raúl García. Marca. es. 11 May 2024. 14 May 2024.
10. Web site: Jorge Moreno, ex de la franja, debuta en San Mamés con Osasuna en primera división. Jorge Moreno, formerly of la franja, debuts at the San Mamés with Osasuna in the first division. Pasión por el Rayo. es. 12 May 2024. 14 May 2024.
11. Web site: Jorge Moreno, cedido al F. C. Cartagena. Jorge Moreno, loaned to F.C. Cartagena. CA Osasuna. es. 24 July 2024. 24 July 2024.