José Luis Loreto
Encyclopedia
José Luis Rodríguez Loreto (born 10 February 1971 in Seville
, Andalusia
) is a retired Spanish
footballer, who played as a striker.
, scoring twice in 23 matches for an eventual relegation in 1990–91's topflight, Loreto excelled at neighbours Córdoba CF
, then in the third division
(having signed in 1993), which prompted a return to La Liga
with Real Zaragoza
.
However, he was grossly unsettled at the Aragon
ese, and played one season in the second division
, being crucial for CD Logroñés
' promotion, on loan; at the season's end, he was released and spent a further four years in the third category, with Córdoba and Cádiz CF
.
Loreto's career revived in the following years, as he spent three seasons with Real Murcia
, being relatively important as the side returned to the first division in 2003, netting four times in 26 matches. He would never play again in the top level, being released and ending his career in 2007, after spells in the lower leagues.
Seville
Seville is the artistic, historic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain. It is the capital of the autonomous community of Andalusia and of the province of Seville. It is situated on the plain of the River Guadalquivir, with an average elevation of above sea level...
, 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...
) is a retired Spanish
Spain
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footballer, who played as a striker.
Football career
After making his professional debuts with Real BetisReal Betis
Real Betis Balompié S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 12 September 1907, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio Benito Villamarín....
, scoring twice in 23 matches for an eventual relegation in 1990–91's topflight, Loreto excelled at neighbours Córdoba CF
Córdoba CF
Córdoba Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Córdoba, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1954, it plays in Segunda División, holding home matches at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel, with a capacity of 18,280 seats....
, then 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...
(having signed in 1993), which prompted a return to 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...
with Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza, S.A.D. is a Spanish association football team from Zaragoza in Spain. Founded on 18 March 1932, Real Zaragoza have spent the majority of their 78 year history in the Spanish top-flight. Real Zaragoza are Spain's 9th highest ranked team in overall league points...
.
However, he was grossly unsettled at the Aragon
Aragon
Aragon is a modern autonomous community in Spain, coextensive with the medieval Kingdom of Aragon. Located in northeastern Spain, the Aragonese autonomous community comprises three provinces : Huesca, Zaragoza, and Teruel. Its capital is Zaragoza...
ese, and played one season 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:...
, being crucial for CD Logroñés
CD Logroñés
Club Deportivo Logroñés, S.A.D. was a Spanish football team based in Logroño, in the autonomous community of La Rioja. Founded in 1940, it last played in Regional Preferente de La Rioja....
' promotion, on loan; at the season's end, he was released and spent a further four years in the third category, with Córdoba and Cádiz CF
Cádiz CF
Cádiz Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Cádiz, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1910, it currently plays in Segunda División B - Group 4, holding home games at Estadio Ramón de Carranza, with a 22,000-seat capacity.Salvadoran legend Mágico González, who...
.
Loreto's career revived in the following years, as he spent three seasons with 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....
, being relatively important as the side returned to the first division in 2003, netting four times in 26 matches. He would never play again in the top level, being released and ending his career in 2007, after spells in the lower leagues.