Alejandro Pozuelo
Alejandro Pozuelo Melero (born 20 September 1991) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as attacking midfielder for UAE Pro League club Al Jazira. Developed in the Betis system, he amassed La Liga totals of 40 matches and three goals for that club and Rayo Vallecano. In 2014 he signed with Genk from Swansea City, going on to spend several seasons in the Belgian Pro League with the former team. In 2019, he joined Major League Soccer side Toronto FC, moving to Inter Miami three years later. Club career Betis Born in Seville, Andalusia, Pozuelo spent his youth career at his local club Real Betis. He made his senior debut with the B team, spending two seasons in the Segunda División B. Pozuelo made his official debut with the main squad on 2 October 2011, playing the second half of a 1–0 La Liga home loss against Levante UD. On 18 December he scored his first league goal for the Verdiblancos, as well as being sent off in the 2–0 win at Atlético Madrid. Pozuelo was promoted to Betis' first team for the 2012–13 campaign. He appeared in a total of 13 games in all competitions, netting his only goal in a 5–3 away victory over Athletic Bilbao. In total, Pozuelo made 33 appearances during his tenure, scoring three goals. Swansea City On 2 July 2013, Pozuelo joined Swansea City on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee, signing alongside teammate José Cañas and becoming the seventh Spaniard in the squad. He scored on his debut for the club, rounding off the scoring in a 4–0 home defeat of Malmö FF in the first leg of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League. He netted his second in the same competition and also at the Liberty Stadium on 22 August 2013 in a 5–1 play-off round win against Romania's FC Petrolul Ploiești. During his spell in Wales, Pozuelo played 36 matches across all competitions, scoring twice and adding six assists. Rayo Vallecano Pozuelo returned to his country's top division on 24 July 2014, joining Rayo Vallecano for an undisclosed fee. His first competitive appearance took place on 14 September, as he came on as a 61st-minute substitute in a 3–2 home loss to Elche CF. Pozuelo took part in 13 official games in his only season, registering one goal in the Copa del Rey against Valencia CF. Genk On 31 August 2015, Pozuelo moved abroad again, signing a two-year deal at Belgian Pro League team K.R.C. Genk. He scored six goals in 2016–17, helping to a final eighth position in the regular season. He later became their captain, and collected a total of 175 appearances in all competitions over five seasons, with 25 goals and 60 decisive passes. In February 2019, Toronto FC planned to trigger Pozuelo's €8 million release clause, however, a disagreement ensued with Genk questioning the validity of the release clause and refusing to allow the player to move. Following a lengthy transfer discussion, the