Francisco José Camarasa
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Francisco 'Paco' José Camarasa Castellar (born 27 September 1967) is a former Spanish
footballer, who played mainly as a central defender.
, Valencian Community
. For 13 professional seasons, he played solely with local Valencia CF
, making his first team debuts during 1987–88 (one match, as the Che had just returned from the second division). Eventually, he became an undisputed starter, amassing more than 300 overall official matches with the club.
Towards the end of his career, injuries and loss of form limited Camarasa to just 12 league constests in four seasons combined, and he played a minor part in Valencia's 1999 King's Cup
conquest, retiring in June of the following year.
He earned 14 international caps for Spain
, and was in the squad for the 1994 FIFA World Cup
, appearing 25 minutes against Germany
in the group stage and playing the entire round of 16 win against Switzerland
(3–0).
Spain
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footballer, who played mainly as a central defender.
Football career
Camarasa was born in Rafelbunyol, Horta NordHorta Nord
Horta Nord is a comarca in the province of Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain.-Municipalities:*Albalat dels Sorells*Alboraya*Albuixech*Alfara del Patriarca*Almàssera*Bonrepòs i Mirambell*Burjassot*Emperador*Foios*Godella*Massalfassar...
, 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...
. For 13 professional seasons, he played solely with local 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...
, making his first team debuts during 1987–88 (one match, as the Che had just returned from the second division). Eventually, he became an undisputed starter, amassing more than 300 overall official matches with the club.
Towards the end of his career, injuries and loss of form limited Camarasa to just 12 league constests in four seasons combined, and he played a minor part in Valencia's 1999 King's Cup
Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
conquest, retiring in June of the following year.
He earned 14 international caps for Spain
Spain national football team
The Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...
, and was in the squad for the 1994 FIFA World Cup
1994 FIFA World Cup
The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in nine cities across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The United States was chosen as the host by FIFA on July 4, 1988...
, appearing 25 minutes against Germany
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
in the group stage and playing the entire round of 16 win against Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
(3–0).