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17 Facts About Alberto Bueno

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Alberto Bueno operated mainly as a forward, but could appear as a left winger.

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Alberto Bueno was called up to pre-season training under coach Bernd Schuster, teaming up in a friendly with FC Lokomotiv Moscow where he was replaced at half-time by another cantera player, Javier Balboa.

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Alberto Bueno was used intermittently during his first season, as the Castile and Leon side suffered top-flight relegation.

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Alberto Bueno contributed with only two goals in the final seven months, in defeats against Ipswich Town and Norwich City, and at the end of the season Clough stated himself "unsure" over the player's future, saying his signature was "not a priority".

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Alberto Bueno subsequently returned to Valladolid, scoring seven times from 32 appearances to help it return to the top flight after two years.

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Alberto Bueno added five in the following season, in an eventual escape from relegation.

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Alberto Bueno signed with Rayo Vallecano in the summer of 2013, for two years.

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On 25 May 2015, free agent Alberto Bueno signed with FC Porto for five years, joining a host of compatriots at the Portuguese club including manager Julen Lopetegui.

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Alberto Bueno spent most of his first season on the sidelines, due to a meniscus injury.

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On 31 August 2016, Alberto Bueno returned to Spain and its first division after agreeing to a one-year loan deal at Granada CF.

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Alberto Bueno went back to his hometown on 31 January 2017, as he joined CD Leganes halfway through their debut top-flight campaign.

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In early January 2018, still owned by Porto, Alberto Bueno signed with Malaga CF until 30 June.

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Alberto Bueno signed with Volos FC of Super League Greece in January 2021.

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On 27 February 2022, Alberto Bueno moved to Primera Federacion side Algeciras CF.

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Alberto Bueno was part of the Spain under-19 team which won the 2006 UEFA European Championship.

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Alberto Bueno was the top scorer of the competition with five goals, with another Real Madrid product, Juan Mata, adding four.

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Subsequently, Alberto Bueno represented the nation at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada.