José Antonio Luque Ramírez
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José Antonio Luque Ramírez (born 16 February 1974 in Marchena, Seville, Andalusia
) is a retired Spanish
footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
's reserves
, Luque joined another club in Andalusia
and the third division
, Real Balompédica Linense
, where he remained one year.
In 2000, he signed for Recreativo de Huelva
, being second-choice in his first two seasons, and being the most used goalkeeper in 2002–03's first division
, in a season where the oldest club in Spain
also reached the domestic cup
final. During that year, he shared teams with Manuel Almunia
- later of Arsenal
fame.
In the following season, in the second level
, Luque lost his place to newly-signed Toño
, regained it again when his competitor left for Racing de Santander
, and battled with him again when he returned in January 2006, on loan. In 2005–06
, as Recre returned to the topflight after a three-year absence, Luque only conceded 22 goals in 24 matches, but was ineligible to receive the Ricardo Zamora Trophy
due to the number of games played.
Surprisingly, Luque was deemed surplus to requirements by new Recreativo manager Marcelino García Toral, only being allowed to train separately. In January 2007, he moved to neighbours Écija Balompié
on loan, helping as the club preserved its third division status. Returning to Huelva
for 2007–08, he found himself third-choice, behind new acquisitions Mariano Barbosa
and Stefano Sorrentino
.
Luque retired from football in 2009 at the age of 35, after one season with Écija. Subsequently, he began training his hometown club.
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...
) 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 goalkeeper.
Football career
After playing five seasons with Sevilla FCSevilla 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...
's reserves
Sevilla Atlético
Sevilla Atlético Club is a Spanish football team based in Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1958, it plays in Segunda División B, and is the reserve team of Sevilla FC, holding home games at Ciudad Deportiva José Ramón Cisneros Palacios, with a 7,000-seat capacity.Unlike...
, Luque joined another club in 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...
and 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...
, Real Balompédica Linense
Real Balompédica Linense
Real Balompédica Linense is a Spanish football team based in La Línea de la Concepción, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1912, it plays in Segunda División B – Group 4, holding home matches at Estadio Municipal de La Línea de la Concepción, with a capacity of 20,000...
, where he remained one year.
In 2000, he signed for Recreativo de Huelva
Recreativo de Huelva
Real Club Recreativo de Huelva, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Huelva, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 23 December 1889, it is the oldest football team in Spain, and currently plays in the second division, holding home games at Estadio Nuevo Colombino, which has a...
, being second-choice in his first two seasons, and being the most used goalkeeper in 2002–03's first division
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 a season where the oldest club in Spain
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...
also reached the domestic 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 ....
final. During that year, he shared teams with Manuel Almunia
Manuel Almunia
Manuel Almunia Rivero is a professional footballer. He plays as a goalkeeper for Arsenal.-Early career:Born in Pamplona, Navarre, Almunia started his senior career with Osasuna's reserve team in 1997, playing two seasons with the team in Segunda División B...
- later of Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
fame.
In the following season, in the second level
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:...
, Luque lost his place to newly-signed Toño
Antonio Rodríguez Martínez
Antonio Rodríguez Martínez, aka Toño , is a Spanish footballer who plays for Racing de Santander as a goalkeeper.-Football career:...
, regained it again when his competitor left for Racing de Santander
Racing de Santander
Real Racing Club de Santander, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Santander, in the autonomous community of Cantabria. Founded in 1913, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio El Sardinero, with a capacity for 22,400 spectators....
, and battled with him again when he returned in January 2006, on loan. In 2005–06
2005–06 Segunda División
-Classification 2005–06:-Relegated to Segunda División B:* UE Lleida -- Relegated to Segunda División B - Group 3* Ferrol -- Relegated to Segunda División B - Group 1* Eibar -- Relegated to Segunda División B - Group 4...
, as Recre returned to the topflight after a three-year absence, Luque only conceded 22 goals in 24 matches, but was ineligible to receive the Ricardo Zamora Trophy
Ricardo Zamora Trophy
The Ricardo Zamora Trophy is a football award, established by Spanish newspaper MARCA in 1958. The award goes to the goalkeeper who has the lowest "goals-to-games" ratio. It is named after legendary Spanish goalkeeper Ricardo Zamora....
due to the number of games played.
Surprisingly, Luque was deemed surplus to requirements by new Recreativo manager Marcelino García Toral, only being allowed to train separately. In January 2007, he moved to neighbours Écija Balompié
Écija Balompié
Écija Balompié, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Écija, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1968, it currently plays in Segunda División B - Group 4.-Season to season:----*2 seasons in Segunda División...
on loan, helping as the club preserved its third division status. Returning to Huelva
Huelva
Huelva is a city in southwestern Spain, the capital of the province of Huelva in the autonomous region of Andalusia. It is located along the Gulf of Cadiz coast, at the confluence of the Odiel and Tinto rivers. According to the 2010 census, the city has a population of 149,410 inhabitants. The...
for 2007–08, he found himself third-choice, behind new acquisitions Mariano Barbosa
Mariano Barbosa
Mariano Damián Barbosa is an Argentine footballer who plays for UD Las Palmas in Spain, as a goalkeeper.-Club career:Barbosa started his career with Club Atlético Banfield in 2002...
and Stefano Sorrentino
Stefano Sorrentino
Stefano Sorrentino is an Italian professional footballer, who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Chievo.- Club career :...
.
Luque retired from football in 2009 at the age of 35, after one season with Écija. Subsequently, he began training his hometown club.