Carlos Pérez Álvarez
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Carlos Pérez Álvarez was a Spanish
footballer, who played as a central midfielder.
The most important part of his career was spent in Portugal
, although he mainly represented local Celta de Vigo
. He died at only 34.
, Province of Pontevedra, Galicia, Pérez started his professional career with hometown's Celta de Vigo
. His stay, however, would not be a productive one, as he only managed 16 first-team appearances during his first three years combined.
From 1994–96, Pérez appeared slightly more, but never established himself as an important member of the main squad, being subsequently loaned to UD Almería
, with the Andalusia
ns then in Segunda División
: he played the most he had in years, but suffered relegation. Upon his return to Celta, he made no appearances in the league whatsoever, and was released.
Pérez then took his game to neighbouring
Portugal
, first for Grupo Desportivo de Chaves. After one first division
campaign, where he scored a career-best four goals (albeit with relegation), he joined another side in the north, Vitória de Guimarães.
In the 2001 summer, Pérez signed with level two
outfit Nacional da Madeira, helping it promote in his debut season (19 matches, one goal). He continued to feature regularly in the following two seasons, after which he returned home, joining modest CD Ourense
, also in his native region; he retired at nearly 34.
, Pérez died on 5 July 2006, after parts of his house collapsed over his body, as he was laying in a hammock
. Aged only 34, he left two small children.
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
footballer, who played as a central midfielder.
The most important part of his career was spent in Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
, although he mainly represented local 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 ,...
. He died at only 34.
Football career
Born in VigoVigo
Vigo is a city and municipality in north-west Spain, in Galicia, situated on the ria of the same name on the Atlantic Ocean.-Population:...
, Province of Pontevedra, Galicia, Pérez started his professional career with hometown'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 ,...
. His stay, however, would not be a productive one, as he only managed 16 first-team appearances during his first three years combined.
From 1994–96, Pérez appeared slightly more, but never established himself as an important member of the main squad, being subsequently loaned to UD Almería
UD Almería
Unión Deportiva Almería, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Almería, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1989 as Almería Club de Fútbol, it currently plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos, with a 22,000-seat...
, with the Andalusia
Andalusia
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...
ns then in 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:...
: he played the most he had in years, but suffered relegation. Upon his return to Celta, he made no appearances in the league whatsoever, and was released.
Pérez then took his game to neighbouring
Iberian Peninsula
The Iberian Peninsula , sometimes called Iberia, is located in the extreme southwest of Europe and includes the modern-day sovereign states of Spain, Portugal and Andorra, as well as the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar...
Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
, first for Grupo Desportivo de Chaves. After one first division
Portuguese Liga
The Primeira Liga , formerly called Primeira Divisão, currently named Liga ZON Sagres after their main sponsors, is the top professional association football division of the Portuguese football league system...
campaign, where he scored a career-best four goals (albeit with relegation), he joined another side in the north, Vitória de Guimarães.
In the 2001 summer, Pérez signed with level two
Liga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
outfit Nacional da Madeira, helping it promote in his debut season (19 matches, one goal). He continued to feature regularly in the following two seasons, after which he returned home, joining modest CD Ourense
CD Ourense
Club Deportivo Ourense, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Ourense, in the autonomous community of Galicia. Founded in 1952, it plays in Tercera División - Group 1, holding home games at Estadio O Couto, which has a capacity of 5,625....
, also in his native region; he retired at nearly 34.
Death
Settling in Pontevedra after his retirement, in the town of NigránNigrán
Nigrán is a municipality of Galicia, Spain in the province of Pontevedra, near Vigo, the most important town in Galicia.- External links :******...
, Pérez died on 5 July 2006, after parts of his house collapsed over his body, as he was laying in a hammock
Hammock
A hammock is a sling made of fabric, rope, or netting, suspended between two points, used for swinging, sleeping, or resting. It normally consists of one or more cloth panels, or a woven network of twine or thin rope stretched with ropes between two firm anchor points such as trees or posts....
. Aged only 34, he left two small children.