Aitor Gelardo
Aitor Gelardo Vegara (born 26 June 2002) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Villarreal CF B.

Club career
Born in Catral, Alicante, Valencian Community, Gelardo was a Villarreal CF youth graduate. He made his senior debut with affiliate club CD Roda on 15 December 2018, starting in a 2–1 Tercera División home win over CD Acero.

In 2020, after finishing his formation, Gelardo was assigned to Villarreal's C-team also in the fourth division, being a regular starter during the season. On 17 June 2021, Gelardo renewed his contract with the Yellow Submarine until 2024, and was subsequently promoted to the reserves in Primera División RFEF.

A fourth-choice behind Alberto del Moral, Carlo Adriano and Antonio Pacheco, Gelardo contributed with 11 appearances during the season as the B-team achieved promotion to Segunda División. On 31 August 2022, he moved to third division side Linares Deportivo on loan for one year.

Upon returning, Gelardo was assigned back at the B-side, and made his professional debut on 12 August 2023, coming on as a late substitute for Hugo Pérez in a 2–0 away loss to Real Zaragoza.

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2002 births
Living people
People from Vega Baja del Segura
Spanish men's footballers
Footballers from the Valencian Community
Men's association football midfielders
Segunda División players
Primera Federación players
Tercera División players
Villarreal CF C players
Villarreal CF B players
Linares Deportivo footballers
Spain men's youth international footballers