Francisco Borja Enrique Ayesa, aka Neru (born January 20, 1974 in Santander, Cantabria), is a Spanish footballer who currently plays for Deportivo Alavés.

Mainly a central defender, he can operate on the left on occasion.

[edit] Football career

A product of hometown Racing de Santander's youth squad, Neru first appeared with the main squad during 1998–99, already aged 24. During the following seasons (which included a second division stint), he would be relatively put to use in various defensive positions.

In 2004–05, Neru was loaned to Segunda División side Sporting de Gijón, being an undisputed first-choice throughout the season, and netting a rare goal, on May 1, 2005, in a 3–2 home success over Pontevedra CF. He returned to Santander for a further 15 top flight matches in 2005–06.

After an uneventful six-month loan to another second level team, Cádiz CF, Neru was released by Santander and rejoined Gijón, playing only four matches during 2007–08, as the Asturias side returned to the first division after a 10-year hiatus.

In August 2009, the 35-year old moved Deportivo Alavés, now in the third category.

[edit] External links

• Stats at Liga de Fútbol Profesional (Spanish)
• BDFutbol profile
• Futbolme profile (Spanish)

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