Name: Jesús Vallejo
- Full name: Jesús Vallejo Lázaro
- Date of birth: 5 January 1997
- Place of birth: Zaragoza, Spain
- Nationality: Spanish
- Position: Centre-back
- Height: ~1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Club career (high level):
- Developed in Real Zaragoza's youth system and made his senior breakthrough there.
- Signed by Real Madrid in 2015 and spent time with Real Madrid Castilla and the first team.
- Spent several seasons on loan from Real Madrid: notable spells include Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany), Wolverhampton Wanderers (brief), and especially Granada CF in La Liga.
- While at Granada (loan 2019–2021), he became an important part of the defence, helping the club secure promotion to La Liga for the 2019–20 season and then establish themselves in the top flight. He later returned to Granada on loan for additional periods before moving on permanently in subsequent years (depending on season transfers).
- Internationally, represented Spain at various youth levels, including the U21s, and was part of Spain U19/U21 squads that achieved success in UEFA youth competitions.
Playing style and attributes:
- Comfortable with the ball; developed in Spanish systems that emphasize playing out from the back.
- Good positional sense and aerial ability for a centre-back, combined with decent pace and tackling.
- Versatile defensively, able to play in a back four or as part of a back three when required.
Notable achievements:
- Played a key role in Granada's promotion to La Liga (2019) and their subsequent seasons in the top division.
- Represented Spain at youth international levels, contributing to youth tournament successes.
Status note: Jesús Vallejo's club affiliation and contract details have varied due to loans and transfers. The summary above highlights his time with Granada, where he was a prominent loanee from Real Madrid and contributed significantly to the team's defensive unit.