U21 debut: 26.02.2007 v England
Qualifying Games: 6 – Goals: 3

• Struck 12 goals in 44 Liga appearances at RC Deportivo La Coruña.

• Signed by former Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan for a reported €7m fee in September 2008.

• Scored on his September debut against Hull City AFC, but made only a handful of appearances all season.