Mario Domínguez (footballer)

Mario Domínguez Franco (born 10 February 2004), sometimes known as just Domi, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Valencia CF Mestalla.

Mario Domínguez
Personal information
Full name Mario Domínguez Franco
Date of birth (2004-02-10) 10 February 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth Granada, Spain
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Valencia B
Number 9
Youth career
2009–2010 Arenas
2010–2011 Gabia
2011–2012 Zaidín 90
2012–2019 Granada
2019–2022 Valencia
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Valencia 5 (0)
2022– Valencia B 26 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:36, 30 April 2024 (UTC)

Club career

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A youth product of Granada CF, Domínguez moved to the youth academy of Valencia CF in 2019.[1] In May 2022, he started training with the senior Valencia team after scoring 11 goals and 8 assists in 24 matches in his debut season with their youth side.[2] He made his La Liga and professional debut with Valencia in a 1–1 tie with RCD Espanyol on 14 May 2022, coming on as a substitute in the 68th minute.[3]

Playing style

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Domínguez is a fast and disciplined footballer with a good eye for goal. He is a good fit for high-pressure systems, or to attack a low-block defense. In a 4-4-2 formation he can act as a pure number 9 or second striker.[2]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 10 March 2024[4]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Copa del Rey Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Valencia 2021–22 La Liga 2 0 0 0 2 0
2022–23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023–24 3 0 0 0 3 0
Total 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
Valencia B 2022–23 Segunda Federación 9 0 0 0 9 0
2023–24 17 3 17 3
Total 26 3 0 0 26 3
Career total 31 3 0 0 0 0 31 3

References

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  1. ^ "Debuta Mario Domínguez, el tercer juvenil que se estrena con Bordalás". ElDesmarque Valencia. 14 May 2022.
  2. ^ a b Pardo, Pau (12 May 2022). "Mario Domínguez, una joya de la generación de 2004". Superdeporte.
  3. ^ "Resumen y goles del Espanyol - Valencia (1-1) partido de la jornada 37". sport. 14 May 2022.
  4. ^ Mario Domínguez at Soccerway. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
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