José Luis Gayà Peña

• Full name: José Luis Gayà Peña
• Date of birth: 25 May 1995
• Place of birth: Pedreguer, Alicante, Spain
• Nationality: Spanish
• Primary position: Left-back
• Current/most notable club: Valencia CF (senior career began and established at Valencia)
• Youth career: Joined Valencia CF youth academy (La Masia-style development through Valencia's cantera)
• Senior debut: Broke into Valencia first team in 2012–2013 season; became a regular in subsequent seasons
• Club captaincy: Served as one of Valencia's captains, demonstrating leadership and longevity at the club
• Playing style: Offensive-minded full-back known for pace, overlapping runs, crossing ability, defensive awareness, and set-piece delivery
• International career: Represented Spain at youth levels and the senior national team; participated in UEFA European Championship qualifiers and tournaments
• Notable achievements: Regular participant in La Liga and Copa del Rey campaigns with Valencia; widely regarded as one of Spain’s top left-backs during his peak years
• Injury/fitness notes: Like many defenders with long careers, has had occasional injuries but has been a consistent presence when fit

Summary: José Gayà is a Spanish left-back developed at Valencia CF who became a long-serving first-team regular and captain. He is noted for his attacking contributions from full-back, defensive solidity, and involvement with the Spanish national team.