Name: José Luis Gayà Peña

Basic Information:

• Full name: José Luis Gayà Peña
• Date of birth: May 25, 1995
• Place of birth: Pedreguer, Alicante, Spain
• Nationality: Spanish
• Position: Left-back (can also play as left wing-back)
• Preferred foot: Left

Club Career (high-level):

• Youth career: Joined Valencia CF’s academy at a young age and progressed through the youth ranks.
• Valencia CF Mestalla / Valencia B: Featured for Valencia’s reserve side before promotion to the first team.
• Valencia CF (senior): Broke into Valencia’s first team and became a mainstay at left-back. He served as club captain and made 300+ appearances for the senior side across LaLiga, Copa del Rey and European competitions (UEFA Champions League/Europa League) during his long tenure with the club.
• Playing style: Known for strong defensive positioning, pace, stamina, good crossing ability and linking play down the left flank. Contributes both defensively and offensively with assists and occasional goals.

International Career:

• Represented Spain at various youth levels (U17, U19, U21).
• Made senior debut for the Spain national team and has been selected for major tournaments (UEFA European Championship squads and/or FIFA World Cup squads around the late 2010s and early 2020s).

Honours & Notable Achievements (selected):

• Key contributor to Valencia’s campaigns in domestic and European competitions.
• Earned individual recognition as one of Spain’s leading left-backs during his peak years.

Notes: Statistics (appearances, goals, assists) and club status can change season by season. For the most current numbers or transfer status, consult the latest club roster or official league records.