Gori (footballer)

Gori
Personal information
Full name Gregorio Gracia Sánchez
Date of birth (2002-05-15) 15 May 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Arenys de Munt, Spain
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Zaragoza
Youth career
Calella
Damm
2015–2020 Espanyol
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2024 Espanyol B 49 (2)
2021–2024 Espanyol 1 (0)
2024– Zaragoza 0 (0)
International career
2020 Spain U18 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 May 2024

Gregorio Gracia Sánchez (born 15 May 2002), commonly known as Gori, is a Spanish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Real Zaragoza.

Club career

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Born in Arenys de Munt, Barcelona, Catalonia, Gori joined RCD Espanyol's youth setup in 2015, after representing CF Damm and FPEF Calella.[1] He made his senior debut with the reserves on 23 October 2020, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–2 Segunda División B away draw against FC Andorra.[2]

Gori scored his first senior goal on 21 February 2021, netting the equalizer for the B's in a 1–1 home draw against UE Llagostera.[3] On 5 August 2021, he renewed his contract with the Pericos.[4]

Gori made his first team – and La Liga – debut on 14 August 2021, replacing fellow youth graduate David López in a 0–0 away draw against CA Osasuna.[5] He suffered a serious knee injury in October,[6] being sidelined for the remainder of the season.

After starting the 2022 pre-season with the main squad, Gori suffered a setback from his injury,[7] only returning to action one year later.[8] He departed the Pericos on 24 May 2024, as his contract was due to expire.[9]

On 10 July 2024, Gori signed a three-year contract with Segunda División side Real Zaragoza.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Gori, de canijo a perfeccionista" [Gori, from sickly to perfeccionist] (in Spanish). Diario AS. 3 September 2020. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  2. ^ "2–2: Intercambio de golpes" [2–2: Exchange of blows] (in Spanish). RCD Espanyol. 23 October 2020. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Espanyol B y Llagostera se repartieron un punto insuficiente" [Espanyol B and Llagostera share an insufficient point] (in Spanish). Vavel. 22 February 2021. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Gori, ¡renovado!" [Gori, renewed!] (in Spanish). RCD Espanyol. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Un estreno de igualdad" [A debut of equality] (in Spanish). Marca. 14 August 2021. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  6. ^ "Gori, lesionado de gravedad" [Gori, seriously injured] (in Spanish). Mundo Deportivo. 18 October 2021. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Gori recae de su grave lesión" [Gori relapses from his serious injury] (in Spanish). Diario AS. 15 July 2022. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  8. ^ "El feliz regreso" [Happy return] (in Spanish). RCD Espanyol. 24 July 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  9. ^ "Alejandro Pérez, Gori y Aleix Gorjón no continuarán en el Espanyol" [Alejandro Pérez, Gori and Aleix Gorjón will not continue at Espanyol] (in Spanish). El 1900. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  10. ^ "Gori Gracia, calidad para la medular del Real Zaragoza" [Gori Gracia, quality for the midfield of Real Zaragoza] (in Spanish). Real Zaragoza. 10 July 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
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