Francisco Javier Paul Curado

Francisco Javier Paul Curado, known as Fran Paul, is a Spanish centre-back born in Chiclana de la Frontera on 30 April 1999. He developed in Andalusia and spent time with Cádiz CF before moving to Conil CF in July 2019, where he gained senior experience in Spain’s Tercera División. On 1 July 2022, Fran Paul crossed into Gibraltar to join Europa FC, beginning a new phase of his career in the Gibraltar Football League. He later joined St Joseph’s FC on a free transfer on 23 July 2023 and remains part of the club’s defensive group. His European experience includes UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying matches against Cliftonville, Shelbourne, Shamrock Rovers and Dukagjini, including a 120-minute appearance in the 2025 victory over Cliftonville. Fran Paul’s career reflects a steady progression from Spanish regional football to regular involvement with a Gibraltar club.