Carlos Aranda
Encyclopedia
Carlos Reina Aranda is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Levante UD
mainly as a forward.
's youth system, Aranda never appeared however, in any La Liga
matches with the first team. He played, however, a (small) part in two UEFA Champions League
-winning squads, appearing against Molde FK (1999–2000) and FC Lokomotiv Moscow
(2001–02).
In January 2002, Aranda moved to CD Numancia
, being instrumental in helping the Soria
side barely retain its second division
status. This prompted a move at the end of the season to Villarreal CF
, on a five-year deal but, as opportunities were scarce with the La Liga
outfit, he returned to Numancia in January 2003.
Aranda joined Sevilla FC
in 2004–05
, scoring in his UEFA Cup debut, a 2–0 home win over Alemannia Aachen
, on 4 November 2004. He was relatively used during the campaign, but was deemed surplus to requirements after the arrivals of Javier Saviola
, Luís Fabiano
and Frédéric Kanouté
, and left for Albacete Balompié
, on loan - he had already represented the Castile-La Mancha
outfit in 2003–04.
His second spell with Albacete finished on a sour note, as Aranda was accused of unprofessional behaviour by the club, and responded claiming he had been forced to appear at a press conference to show repentance for his actions.
After being instrumental in Real Murcia
's return to the top flight in 2007 (11 goals, squad second-best behind Iván Alonso
), Aranda had an unassuming spell with Granada 74 CF
. After spending the first months of 2008–09 training with lowly CF Gavà
, he signed in November 2008 with Numancia, for a third stint, appearing and scoring regularly but eventually suffering first division relegation.
On 16 July 2009, Aranda moved to CA Osasuna
, as part of a deal that saw Enrique Sola
move in the opposite direction, on loan for a season. In his second season
with the Navarre
se, he scored four goals, but also struggled with injuries and loss of form, and Sola also returned to the team's setup, eventually finishing as top scorer.
In July 2011, aged 31, Aranda signed for Levante UD
.
Spain
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footballer who plays for Levante UD
Levante UD
Levante Unión Deportiva, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, in the namesake community.Founded in 1909, it plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadi Ciutat de València.-Early years:...
mainly as a forward.
Football career
A product of Real MadridReal Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
's youth system, Aranda never appeared however, in any 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...
matches with the first team. He played, however, a (small) part in two UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
-winning squads, appearing against Molde FK (1999–2000) and FC Lokomotiv Moscow
FC Lokomotiv Moscow
The following years were rather successful as Lokomotiv were consistent in the national championships. However, performances after World War II suffered and actually in the space of five year Lokomotiv were relegated to the Soviet First League twice. In 1951, Lokomotiv came second and eventually...
(2001–02).
In January 2002, Aranda moved to CD Numancia
CD Numancia
Club Deportivo Numancia de Soria, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Soria, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Founded on 9 April 1945, it plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Nuevo Estadio Los Pajaritos, with a 10,200-seat capacity.Besides football it has other...
, being instrumental in helping the Soria
Soria
Soria is a city in north-central Spain, the capital of the province of Soria in the autonomous community of Castile and León. , the municipality has a population of c. 39,500 inhabitants, nearly 40% of the population of the province...
side barely retain its 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:...
status. This prompted a move at the end of the season to Villarreal CF
Villarreal CF
Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. , usually abbreviated to Villarreal CF or just Villarreal, is a Spanish Primera División football club based in Vila-real, a city in the province of Castellón within the Valencian Community...
, on a five-year deal but, as opportunities were scarce with the 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...
outfit, he returned to Numancia in January 2003.
Aranda joined 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...
in 2004–05
2004–05 La Liga
2004–05 season was composed of the following clubs:* Albacete Balompié* Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Real Betis* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Levante UD* Málaga CF* Real Mallorca* CD Numancia* CA Osasuna...
, scoring in his UEFA Cup debut, a 2–0 home win over Alemannia Aachen
Alemannia Aachen
Alemannia Aachen is a German football club from the western city of Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. A long term fixture of the country's second division, Alemannia enjoyed a three-year turn in the top flight in the late 1960s and, after a successful 2005–06 campaign, returned to first division play...
, on 4 November 2004. He was relatively used during the campaign, but was deemed surplus to requirements after the arrivals of Javier Saviola
Javier Saviola
Javier Pedro Saviola Fernández is an Argentine professional footballer who plays for S.L. Benfica in Portugal, as a striker....
, Luís Fabiano
Luís Fabiano
Luís Fabiano Clemente , commonly known as Luís Fabiano, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for São Paulo and the Brazilian national football team as a striker.-Early career:...
and Frédéric Kanouté
Frédéric Kanouté
Frédéric Oumar Kanouté is a French-born Malian footballer who currently plays for Sevilla FC in the Spanish La Liga. On 2 February 2008, Kanouté was named the 2007 African Footballer of the Year and is the first foreign-born player to win it.-Lyon:Born in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, Rhône, Kanouté's...
, and left for 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...
, on loan - he had already represented the Castile-La Mancha
Castile-La Mancha
Castile-La Mancha is an autonomous community of Spain. Castile-La Mancha is bordered by Castile and León, Madrid, Aragon, Valencia, Murcia, Andalusia, and Extremadura. It is one of the most sparsely populated of Spain's autonomous communities...
outfit in 2003–04.
His second spell with Albacete finished on a sour note, as Aranda was accused of unprofessional behaviour by the club, and responded claiming he had been forced to appear at a press conference to show repentance for his actions.
After being instrumental in 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....
's return to the top flight in 2007 (11 goals, squad second-best behind Iván Alonso
Iván Alonso
Iván Daniel Alonso Vallejo is an Uruguayan footballer who plays for Deportivo Toluca F.C. in the Primera División Mexicana, as a striker....
), Aranda had an unassuming spell with Granada 74 CF
Granada 74 CF
Granada 74 Club de Fútbol, S.A.D., commonly known as Granada 74, is a Spanish football team based in Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia...
. After spending the first months of 2008–09 training with lowly CF Gavà
CF Gavà
Club de Futbol Gavà is a Spanish football team based in Gavà, in the autonomous community of Catalonia. Founded in 1922, it plays in 3ª - Group 5, holding home games at Estadi La Bòbila, with a capacity of 2,500 seats.-Season to season:----...
, he signed in November 2008 with Numancia, for a third stint, appearing and scoring regularly but eventually suffering first division relegation.
On 16 July 2009, Aranda moved to CA Osasuna
CA Osasuna
Club Atlético Osasuna, known as Osasuna, is a Spanish football team based in Iruñea-Pamplona, in the autonomous community of Navarre.Founded in 1920, it currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at the 19,553-capacity Estadio Reyno de Navarra...
, as part of a deal that saw Enrique Sola
Enrique Sola
Enrique 'Kike' Sola Clemente is a Spanish footballer who plays for CA Osasuna as a forward.-Club career:...
move in the opposite direction, on loan for a season. In his second season
2010–11 La Liga
The 2010–11 La Liga season was the 80th since its establishment. The campaign began on 28 August 2010 and ended on 21 May 2011. A total of 20 teams contested the league, 17 of which already contested in the 2009–10 season and three of which were promoted from the Segunda División...
with the Navarre
Navarre
Navarre , officially the Chartered Community of Navarre is an autonomous community in northern Spain, bordering the Basque Country, La Rioja, and Aragon in Spain and Aquitaine in France...
se, he scored four goals, but also struggled with injuries and loss of form, and Sola also returned to the team's setup, eventually finishing as top scorer.
In July 2011, aged 31, Aranda signed for Levante UD
Levante UD
Levante Unión Deportiva, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, in the namesake community.Founded in 1909, it plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadi Ciutat de València.-Early years:...
.