Cristian Ceballos


Cristian Ceballos Prieto is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for Qatari club Al-Wakrah.

Career

Rising through the ranks at FC Barcelona

Ceballos joined Barcelona's famous La Masia youth facility at the age of 11. In 2007, he became a YouTube sensation after being filmed juggling the ball with Ronaldinho. He progressed through the youth system but was impeded by injuries. In 2004, he took part in the Torneo Nacional Alevín de Fútbol in Brunete for Barcelona's U-12 side where he scored 8 goals and won the trophy for the tournament's best player. Having been released from his contract at Barcelona in 2010, Ceballos trained with Chelsea in March 2011.

Tottenham Hotspur

Following a trial, Tottenham Hotspur completed the signing of Ceballos on 11 July 2011. He was named on the substitutes bench for a Carling Cup tie at Stoke City in September 2011. During his first season at the club he was a regular in the Spurs XI reserve team, scoring 10 goals in 13 appearances.
For Tottenham Hotspur's 2012–2013 season Ceballos was selected in the provisional squad and was given the number 44 shirt. He played for Tottenham Hotspur's U21 side in the new Barclays U21 Premier League and scored a hat-trick against Southampton U21 In a 4–2 win for Tottenham. He also netted a brace against Liverpool U21 in the Elite Group of the league on 1 April 2013.
Ahead of the 2014–15 season Ceballos was given the number 39 shirt and was a regular on the substitutes bench, including for the 2–1 victory against Hull City in November. He was released by Tottenham Hotspur at the end of the season.

Arouca loan

On 2 September 2013, Ceballos joined newly promoted Portuguese First Division side Arouca on loan and was given the number 11 shirt. On 20 September 2013, he made his professional debut in the league for Arouca; coming on as a 63rd-minute substitute in a 1–0 loss to Braga.

Charlton Athletic

On 23 July 2015, Ceballos joined Charlton Athletic on a three-year deal.

Sint-Truiden

On 1 August 2016, Ceballos joined Sint-Truidense V.V. on a season-long loan.