Emmanuel Culio

Emmanuel Culio

Emmanuel Culio playing for Galatasaray in 2012
Personal information
Full name Juan Emmanuel Culio
Date of birth (1983-08-30) 30 August 1983
Place of birth Mercedes, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 12 in)
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current team
Zaragoza
Number 14
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002–2004 Flandria 44 (19)
2004–2005 Almagro 8 (0)
2005–2006 Independiente 1 (0)
2006 Racing Club 3 (0)
2007 La Serena 19 (2)
2007–2011 CFR Cluj 106 (5)
2011–2013 Galatasaray 15 (4)
2011–2012Orduspor (loan) 30 (4)
2012–2013Mersin İdmanyurdu (loan) 31 (5)
2013-2014 Deportivo La Coruña 18 (2)
2014 Al Wasl 10 (0)
2014–2015 Las Palmas 31 (1)
2016– Zaragoza 10 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 27 March 2016.

† Appearances (goals)

Juan Emmanuel Culio (born 30 August 1983) is an Argentine footballer who plays for Spanish club Real Zaragoza as a midfielder. He is a left-footed player and can play as central midfielder, attacking midfielder and left winger and is known for his high workrate and passing.

Career

CFR Cluj

He was transferred to the Romanian club from Club de Deportes La Serena in the Liga Chilena de Fútbol. He was a regularly capped player due to his activity on the field and physical endurance.

Culio scored his first two goals in the UEFA Champions League, on 16 September 2008 against AS Roma. His team won 2–1 and Culio was designated the Man of the Match. This helped CFR Cluj obtain some important points in its first ever Champions League appearance. The Cluj fans loved him dearly and also gave him the nickname 'Draculio'. He was one of the most popular football players among CFR's fans.

Galatasaray

On 6 January 2011, Culio signed with Turkish club Galatasaray for reported €2 million.[1][2] He was liked by many fans due to his work rate and professional attitude.

Loan to Orduspor

On 5 August 2011 he left on loan to Orduspor for €350,000.[3] As of 26 March 2012, the club manager announced that they terminated his contract due to his desire to go back to Galatasaray for the next season.[4]

Return to Galatasaray

On 4 July 2012 it was said that Culio had returned from Orduspor and back to Galatasaray and training with his original club in the Florya Metin Oktay Sports Complex and Training Center. Fatih Terim had announced last season that if he knew that Arda Turan was going to leave that he wouldn't have sent Culio to Orduspor.

Loan to Mersin Idmanyurdu

For the 2012–13 season, Culio signed for Mersin Idmanyurdu on a one-year loan deal.

Deportivo La Coruna

On August 9, 2013, he signed for Deportivo La Coruna on an initial one year deal.

Career statistics

As of 21 June 2015

Club

Club Season League Cup League Cup Europe Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
CFR Cluj 2007–08 32140--20381
2008–09 28151--62394
2009–10 28150--81412
2010–11 18210--61253
Total 10651510022414310
Galatasaray 2010–11 15440-00194
Total 154400000194
Orduspor 2011–12 30410--314
Total 304100000314
Mersin İdmanyurdu 2012–13 3154100-356
Total 315410000356
Deportivo La Coruña 2013–14 18200---182
Total 182000000182
Al Wasl 2013–14 10010---110
Total 100100000110
Las Palmas 2014–15 31120--331
Total 311200000331
Career total 241212720022429027

Honours

CFR Cluj
Galatasaray

References

  1. "Culio a semnat cu Galatasaray! UPDATE Iuliu Mureşan: "Două milioane e o sumă bună pentru noi"" (in Romanian). Adevărul. Retrieved 6 January 2011.
  2. "Juan Emmanuel Culio Galatasaray'da" (in Turkish). Galatasaray.org. Retrieved 6 January 2011.
  3. "Futbolcu Kiralaması". Galatasaray (in Turkish) (Turkish Public Disclosure System (KAP)). 5 August 2011. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
  4. "Culio ile yollar ayrıldı!". Galatasaray (in Turkish) (AjansSpor). 26 March 2012. Retrieved 26 March 2012.

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