David Cabarcos
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David Cabarcos González (born 7 February 1977 in Oviedo
, Asturias
) is a retired Spanish
footballer who played as a striker.
in the second division
, from Galician neighbours Pontevedra CF
. During his spell with the club he was almost exclusively used as a backup to the likes of Vladimir Gudelj
and Christopher Ohen
, as his side suffered two relegations from that level during his spell.
Cabarcos then spent four years in the third division
, playing two seasons apiece for CD Ourense
and UDA Gramenet. In 2007, aged 30, he moved abroad for the first time, joining Alki Larnaca FC
, freshly promoted to the Cypriot First Division
, but returned to his country after only a few months, signing with another club in the "bronze category", CF Badalona
.
Cabarcos retired from football in March 2009, due persistent problems in his tibia
. He was by far the Valencian Community
side's top scorer in only 22 matches, but the club suffered relegation from the third division.
Oviedo
Oviedo is the capital city of the Principality of Asturias in northern Spain. It is also the name of the municipality that contains the city....
, Asturias
Asturias
The Principality of Asturias is an autonomous community of the Kingdom of Spain, coextensive with the former Kingdom of Asturias in the Middle Ages...
) is a retired Spanish
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 striker.
Football career
Cabarcos moved in the 2000 January transfer window to SD CompostelaSD Compostela
Sociedade Deportiva Compostela also known as Compostela is a Spanish football team based in Santiago de Compostela, in the autonomous community of Galicia. Founded on 26 June 1962, it currently plays in Preferente Autonómica.-History:...
in the 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:...
, from Galician neighbours Pontevedra CF
Pontevedra CF
Pontevedra Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Pontevedra, in the autonomous community of Galicia. It was founded in 1941, and currently plays in Tercera División - Group 1, holding home matches at Estadio Municipal de Pasarón, with a capacity of 12,000 seats.Having enjoyed...
. During his spell with the club he was almost exclusively used as a backup to the likes of Vladimir Gudelj
Vladimir Gudelj
Vladimir Gudelj is a retired Bosnian footballer who played as a striker.An excellent penalty taker, he is best known for his eight-year spell with Spain's Celta de Vigo....
and Christopher Ohen
Christopher Ohen
Christopher Nusa Ohenhen , simply Ohen, is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a striker.-Football career:...
, as his side suffered two relegations from that level during his spell.
Cabarcos then spent four years in the third division
Segunda División B
Segunda División B is the third level of the Spanish football league system. It is administered by the RFEF. The top two levels are La Liga, also referred to as the Primera División, and the Segunda División. Immediately below Segunda División B is the Tercera Division...
, playing two seasons apiece for 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....
and UDA Gramenet. In 2007, aged 30, he moved abroad for the first time, joining Alki Larnaca FC
Alki Larnaca FC
Alki Larnaca is a Cypriot football club based in the town of Larnaca. The club was founded in 1948 and the club's colours are blue and red. They reached the Cypriot Cup final on 5 occasions without a win.1979 was the best year in club's history...
, freshly promoted to the Cypriot First Division
Cypriot First Division
The Cypriot Championship First Division is the top tier football league competition in Cyprus. As of 2007 it is sponsored by Marfin Popular Bank and is hence officially known as Marfin Laiki League .-Format:...
, but returned to his country after only a few months, signing with another club in the "bronze category", CF Badalona
CF Badalona
Club de Fútbol Badalona is a Spanish football team based in Badalona, in the autonomous community of Catalonia. Founded in 1903, it plays in Segunda División B - Group 3, holding home games at the Camp del Centenari, with a capacity of 10,000 seats....
.
Cabarcos retired from football in March 2009, due persistent problems in his tibia
Tibia
The tibia , shinbone, or shankbone is the larger and stronger of the two bones in the leg below the knee in vertebrates , and connects the knee with the ankle bones....
. He was by far the Valencian Community
Valencian Community
The Valencian Community is an autonomous community of Spain located in central and south-eastern Iberian Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Valencia...
side's top scorer in only 22 matches, but the club suffered relegation from the third division.