Francisco Manuel Durán

Infobox Football biography
playername = Francisco Durán


fullname = Francisco Manuel Durán Vázquez
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1988|4|28
cityofbirth = Málaga
countryofbirth = Spain
height =
nickname = Francis
position = Midfielder
currentclub = Liverpool
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youthyears =
youthclubs = Málaga CF
years = 2005–2007 2007–
clubs = Málaga CF Liverpool
caps(goals) = 4 (0) 0 (0)
nationalyears =
nationalteam =
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pcupdate = January 31, 2007
ntupdate =

Francisco Manuel Durán Vázquez (born April 28, 1988 in Málaga) is a Spanish footballer with Liverpool F.C. Francisco is a midfielder who began his career with his home town club, Málaga CF, before joining Liverpool on January 31, 2007.Manchester United and Arsenal also offered the youngster a contract but he felt Liverpool to be the better option due to their Spanish manager and the number of Spanish players at the club. [cite web|title=Reds swoop for Spanish pair|url=http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N154850070131-2135.htm|author=Liverpool FC]

Duran returned from a nine month injury spell in December of 2007 with a 76th minute substitute appearance in the mini-derby [ [http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N157928071205-1022.htm Reds Coach Thrilled With Duran Comeback ] ] . However, Duran suffered another injury to his ACL later than month in a game against Spurs, and is not expected to be back to fitness until June.

He finally made his return to action at the end of September in a reserve team game against Port Vale F.C., in which he claimed one assist in a 4-1 win. [cite web|title=Ablett Delighted With Duran Return|url=http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N161502080929-1431.htm|author=Liverpool FC]

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