Paco Cortés


Francisco "Paco" Cortés García is a Spanish footballer who plays mainly as a left winger for Levante UD.

Club career

Cortés was born in Granada, Andalusia, and joined Levante UD's youth setup in 2020, from UD Maracena. On 22 February 2024, while still a youth, he renewed his contract with the club until 2027.
Cortés made his senior debut with the reserves on 24 March 2024, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 1–0 Tercera Federación away loss against Ontinyent 1931 CF. He made his first team debut on 2 June, replacing Carlos Álvarez at half-time in a 0–0 Segunda División away draw against SD Huesca.
On 2 August 2025, Cortés renewed his contract with the Granotes until 2028, and was loaned to second division side Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa on 1 September. He scored his first professional goals on 18 October, netting a brace in a 5–0 away routing of Real Zaragoza.
On 8 January 2026, Cortés was recalled by Levante.

International career

On 30 January 2024, Cortés was called up to the Spain national under-17 team along with Levante teammate Buba Sangaré.