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Javier GarridoSpanish footballer, defender
Date of Birth: 15.03.1985
Country:  Spain |
Content:
- Javier Garrido: A Basque Defender
- Breaking into Real Sociedad's First Team
- Move to Manchester City
- Italian Adventure with Lazio
- International Career
Javier Garrido: A Basque Defender
Javier Garrido, a Spanish footballer from the Basque Country, made his footballing debut in his hometown of Irun. A product of Real Sociedad's youth academy, he played 50 matches in Segunda División B for the B team between 2001 and 2004.
Breaking into Real Sociedad's First Team
Garrido made his debut for Real Sociedad's first team in a Copa del Rey match on October 8, 2003. He became a regular member of the squad in the 2004/05 season, replacing Agustín Aranzabal who left the club in the summer of 2004. During his three seasons with Real Sociedad in La Liga, he played 86 games and scored one goal. In 2007, his team suffered its first relegation in 40 years.
Move to Manchester City
On August 2, 2007, Garrido was acquired by English club Manchester City for a fee of €2.2 million (£1.5 million). He signed a four-year contract with the club, expiring in 2011.
Italian Adventure with Lazio
On July 30, 2010, Garrido signed a five-year contract with Italian club Lazio.
