Antonio Notario
Encyclopedia
Antonio Notario Caro is a retired Spanish
footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
In a 10-year professional career - he did not reach La Liga
or Segunda División
until the age of nearly 28 - he appeared in 229 games in representation of four teams, mainly Sevilla
.
clubs. He began representing Granada CF
(two stints), Valencia CF
's B team, Real Murcia
, Polideportivo Almería
and amateurs Guadix CD.
In 2000, he moved to Sevilla FC
, where he had his most successful years, being promoted to La Liga
in his first season, and retaining first-choice status until 2005–06
, with the arrival of Andrés Palop
relegating him to the bench. He would, however, appear in eight contests in the side's UEFA Cup conquest in that season.
In 2006–07, Notario achieved once again top level promotion, as he returned to Murcia after 12 years. He was also starter for most of the next season, until new boss Javier Clemente
promoted Uruguay
an Fabián Carini
to the starting XI, with Murcia being nonetheless relegated.
In August 2008, Notario joined second division
's Celta de Vigo
; after a sole season, the 37-year old signed with Albacete Balompié
also in the category, penning a one-year contract.
Spain
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footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
In a 10-year professional career - he did not reach La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
or Segunda División
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
until the age of nearly 28 - he appeared in 229 games in representation of four teams, mainly Sevilla
Sevilla FC
Sevilla Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Spain that plays in the Spanish La Liga championship.They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football having won a 1 La Liga title, 5 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 2 UEFA...
.
Football career
During his career, Notario spend most of his career with AndalusiaAndalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
clubs. He began representing Granada CF
Granada CF
Granada Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 14 April 1931, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home matches at Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes....
(two stints), Valencia CF
Valencia CF
Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
's B team, Real Murcia
Real Murcia
Real Murcia Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in the region of Murcia. Founded in 1908, it currently plays in the second division, playing home matches at Estadio Nueva Condomina, which can hold 33,045 spectators....
, Polideportivo Almería
CP Almería
Club Polideportivo Almería is a football team based in the city of Almería, Andalusia, in Spain. Currently, not registered in any level.From 2008–09 season, the club is alive but not competing in any category of Spanish football.-Season to season:----...
and amateurs Guadix CD.
In 2000, he moved to Sevilla FC
Sevilla FC
Sevilla Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Spain that plays in the Spanish La Liga championship.They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football having won a 1 La Liga title, 5 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 2 UEFA...
, where he had his most successful years, being promoted to La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
in his first season, and retaining first-choice status until 2005–06
2005–06 La Liga
* Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Betis* Cádiz CF* Celta de Vigo* Deportivo Alaves* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Málaga CF* RCD Mallorca* CA Osasuna* Racing de Santander* Real Madrid* Real Sociedad* Sevilla FC...
, with the arrival of Andrés Palop
Andrés Palop
Andrés Palop Cervera is a Spanish footballer who plays for Sevilla FC as a goalkeeper.After having languished on the bench of hometown side Valencia for most of his stay, he became a premiere player with Sevilla well into his 30's, helping it consolidate in both the domestic and European...
relegating him to the bench. He would, however, appear in eight contests in the side's UEFA Cup conquest in that season.
In 2006–07, Notario achieved once again top level promotion, as he returned to Murcia after 12 years. He was also starter for most of the next season, until new boss Javier Clemente
Javier Clemente
Javier Clemente Lázaro, is a Spanish football manager. The veteran La Liga manager has spent most of his career at two clubs: Athletic Bilbao and RCD Espanyol. Between 1992 and 1998, he managed Spain and went 31 games unbeaten. He was also the the first foreign manager of Serbia. His most recent...
promoted Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
an Fabián Carini
Fabián Carini
Héctor Fabián Carini Hernández is a Uruguayan football goalkeeper who plays for C.A. Peñarol in the Primera División from Uruguay.- Career :...
to the starting XI, with Murcia being nonetheless relegated.
In August 2008, Notario joined second division
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
's Celta de Vigo
Celta de Vigo
Real Club Celta de Vigo , simply referred to as Celta Vigo, is a Spanish professional football club based in Vigo, Galicia, currently playing in the Segunda División. It was founded on March 28, 1923 following the merger of Real Vigo Sporting and Real Fortuna Foot-ball Club.Nicknamed Los Celestes ,...
; after a sole season, the 37-year old signed with Albacete Balompié
Albacete Balompié
Albacete Balompié, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Albacete, in the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha. Founded on August 2, 1940, it currently plays in Segunda División B, holding home matches at Estadio Carlos Belmonte, with a 17,300-seat capacity.-History:The club was founded...
also in the category, penning a one-year contract.
Honours
- Sevilla:
- UEFA Cup: 2005–06
- Second DivisionSegunda DivisiónThe Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
: 2000–01