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Pere Pons
Spanish footballer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pere Pons Riera (born 20 February 1993) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Cypriot First Division club AEK Larnaca.
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Club career
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Girona
Born in Sant Martí Vell, Girona, Catalonia, Pons joined Girona FC's youth setup in 2002, aged nine.[1] He started his senior career with the reserves in the regional leagues, in 2012.
On 13 September 2012, Pons made his first-team debut, coming on as a second-half substitute for Joseba Garmendia in a 2–0 away loss to Sporting de Gijón in the second round of the Copa del Rey.[2] He first appeared in the Segunda División three days later, again replacing Garmendia in the 5–0 home rout of UD Las Palmas.[3]
Pons scored his first professional goal on 6 October 2013, opening a 1–1 home draw against CE Sabadell FC.[4] On 29 January 2014, he was loaned to Segunda División B side UE Olot until June.[5] He subsequently returned to Girona in the summer, and was made first choice by manager Pablo Machín.[6]
On 21 November 2014, Pons renewed his contract with the club, signing until 2017.[7] He contributed two goals[8][9] in 38 matches during the 2016–17 campaign, in a first-ever promotion to La Liga.[10]
Pons agreed to an extension on 15 August 2017, until 2020.[11] He made his debut in the top flight four days later, starting in a 2–2 home draw with Atlético Madrid.[12]
Pons scored his first goal in the main division on 3 November 2018, the only away against Valencia CF.[13][14]
Alavés
On 4 July 2019, after suffering relegation, Pons signed a three-year deal with Deportivo Alavés still in the top tier.[15] He totalled 82 games during his spell at the Mendizorrotza Stadium,[16] scoring his first goal on 17 December 2019 in a 3–1 defeat at amateurs Real Jaén in the domestic cup.[17]
AEK Larnaca
On 31 August 2022, Pons moved to Cypriot First Division side AEK Larnaca FC on a two-year contract.[18] In August 2024, the 31-year-old signed a two-year extension with the club.[19]
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International career
On 28 December 2016, Pons made his debut for the Catalonia national team, coming on as a half-time substitute for Sergi Roberto in a 3–3 draw against Tunisia (4–2 penalty loss).[20]
Career statistics
- As of match played on 11 May 2024[21]
Honours
AEK Larnaca
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