José Mari
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José María Romero Poyón (born 10 December 1978 in Seville
, Andalusia
), aka José Mari, is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Xerez CD
as a forward or winger.
(first appearing with the main side aged just 18, on 5 March 1997, in a 0–2 defeat at Rayo Vallecano
, and making 21 La Liga
appearances with seven goals during that season, as Sevilla was finally relegated), José Mari moved to Atlético de Madrid.
At Atlético, he scored 18 league goals in his first two seasons combined: Highlights included scoring at both home and away wins against Real Madrid
in the year 1999 (separate seasons, both by 3–1). These happened to be Atlético's only competitive victories in the Madrid derby
in a span covering almost 20 years.
José Mari failed to settle in Italy
after a big money move to A.C. Milan
in January 2000 (Atlético were relegated at the end of that season), and was subsequently loaned out to the Colchoneros during 2002–03 (Atlético's first back in the top flight after a two-year absence). His second spell there was less successful, with the high point being a hat-trick
in a 3–3 home draw against Athletic de Bilbao
, on 10 November 2002.
José Mari moved to Villarreal CF
in the summer of 2003, for an undisclosed fee, and went on to play a key role in that year's UEFA Intertoto Cup
triumph and the club's best ever league finish (third in 2004–05
, with four goals in 30 matches).
In 2007, after falling out of favour at Villarreal with the arrival of Giuseppe Rossi
and the recovery of longtime injury absentee Nihat Kahveci
, José Mari returned to Seville, joining Real Betis
on a one-year deal.
José Mari scored his first goal for Betis more than a year after his arrival, on 24 September 2008, in a 2–3 defeat at FC Barcelona
. Despite still having a contract running until June 2010, he was released in late December and, late in the following month, moved to the second division
, joining Gimnàstic de Tarragona
.
In June 2010, after one 1/2 seasons of relative playing use, with six league goals in his last year
, José Mari's contract expired and he was released. In the following month, the 31-year old signed for Xerez CD
, freshly relegated
into level two.
on four occasions in a two-year span. His debut came on 25 April 2001, as he played the second half of a 1–0 friendly win over Japan
, in Córdoba
.
Previously, he was a member of the national squad which won the silver medal
at the 2000 Summer Olympics
in Sydney
. José Mari scored three goals during the competition.
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...
), aka José Mari, is a 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 plays for Xerez CD
Xerez CD
Xerez Club Deportivo, S.A.D., usually just Xerez, is a Spanish football team based in Jerez de la Frontera, Province of Cádiz, in the autonomous community of Andalusia...
as a forward or winger.
Club career
After growing through the ranks of local 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...
(first appearing with the main side aged just 18, on 5 March 1997, in a 0–2 defeat at Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, S.A.D., often abbreviated to Rayo, is a Spanish football team based in Madrid, in the neighbourhood of Vallecas...
, and making 21 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...
appearances with seven goals during that season, as Sevilla was finally relegated), José Mari moved to Atlético de Madrid.
At Atlético, he scored 18 league goals in his first two seasons combined: Highlights included scoring at both home and away wins against Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
in the year 1999 (separate seasons, both by 3–1). These happened to be Atlético's only competitive victories in the Madrid derby
Local derby
In many countries the term local derby, or simply just derby means a sporting fixture between two, generally local, rivals, particularly in association football...
in a span covering almost 20 years.
José Mari failed to settle in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
after a big money move to A.C. Milan
A.C. Milan
Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan , is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others...
in January 2000 (Atlético were relegated at the end of that season), and was subsequently loaned out to the Colchoneros during 2002–03 (Atlético's first back in the top flight after a two-year absence). His second spell there was less successful, with the high point being a hat-trick
Hat-trick
A hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
in a 3–3 home draw against Athletic de Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Club, also known as Athletic Bilbao, is an association football club from Bilbao in Biscay, Spain. The club has played in the Primera División of La Liga since its start in 1928. They have won La Liga on eight occasions...
, on 10 November 2002.
José Mari moved to Villarreal CF
Villarreal CF
Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. , usually abbreviated to Villarreal CF or just Villarreal, is a Spanish Primera División football club based in Vila-real, a city in the province of Castellón within the Valencian Community...
in the summer of 2003, for an undisclosed fee, and went on to play a key role in that year's UEFA Intertoto Cup
UEFA Intertoto Cup
The UEFA Intertoto Cup, also abbreviated as UI Cup and originally called the International Football Cup, was a summer football competition for European clubs that had not qualified for one of the two major UEFA competitions, the Champions League and the UEFA Cup. The competition was discontinued...
triumph and the club's best ever league finish (third in 2004–05
2004–05 La Liga
2004–05 season was composed of the following clubs:* Albacete Balompié* Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Real Betis* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Levante UD* Málaga CF* Real Mallorca* CD Numancia* CA Osasuna...
, with four goals in 30 matches).
In 2007, after falling out of favour at Villarreal with the arrival of Giuseppe Rossi
Giuseppe Rossi
Giuseppe Rossi is an Italian footballer who plays as a striker for Spanish club Villarreal CF and the Italian national team.- Early life :...
and the recovery of longtime injury absentee Nihat Kahveci
Nihat Kahveci
Nihat Kahveci is a Turkish footballer. Nihat plays as a Forward.-Biography:Nihat's family name, Kahveci, means "coffee maker." Many people in Turkey adopted the name of their profession as their family name in the early 20th century, suggesting that Nihat's ancestors were in the coffee business...
, José Mari returned to Seville, joining Real Betis
Real 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....
on a one-year deal.
José Mari scored his first goal for Betis more than a year after his arrival, on 24 September 2008, in a 2–3 defeat at FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
. Despite still having a contract running until June 2010, he was released in late December and, late in the following month, moved to 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:...
, joining Gimnàstic de Tarragona
Gimnàstic de Tarragona
Club Gimnàstic de Tarragona, usually referred to as Nàstic, is a Spanish sports club based in Tarragona, in the autonomous community of Catalonia. Its football team currently plays in Segunda División....
.
In June 2010, after one 1/2 seasons of relative playing use, with six league goals in his last year
2009–10 Segunda División
The 2009–10 Segunda División was made up of the following teams:-League table:||rowspan=15 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|-2009–10 Results:To read this table, the home team is listed in the left-hand column....
, José Mari's contract expired and he was released. In the following month, the 31-year old signed for Xerez CD
Xerez CD
Xerez Club Deportivo, S.A.D., usually just Xerez, is a Spanish football team based in Jerez de la Frontera, Province of Cádiz, in the autonomous community of Andalusia...
, freshly relegated
2009–10 La Liga
- Personnel and sponsoring :- Before the start of the season :- During the season :-League table:||rowspan=1 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|||rowspan=1 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|...
into level two.
International career
José Mari represented SpainSpain 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...
on four occasions in a two-year span. His debut came on 25 April 2001, as he played the second half of a 1–0 friendly win over Japan
Japan national football team
The Japan national football team represents Japan in association football and is operated by the Japan Football Association, the governing body for association football in Japan...
, in Córdoba
Córdoba, Spain
-History:The first trace of human presence in the area are remains of a Neanderthal Man, dating to c. 32,000 BC. In the 8th century BC, during the ancient Tartessos period, a pre-urban settlement existed. The population gradually learned copper and silver metallurgy...
.
Previously, he was a member of the national squad which won the silver medal
Football at the 2000 Summer Olympics
The football tournament at the 2000 Summer Olympics was the 20th official Olympic football tournament. A women's tournament was held for the second time.-Medal winners:-Venues:*Olympic Stadium, Sydney*Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney*Bruce Stadium, Canberra...
at the 2000 Summer Olympics
2000 Summer Olympics
The Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated between 15 September and 1 October 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
. José Mari scored three goals during the competition.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 20 November 2002 | Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes -External links:*... , Granada Granada Granada is a city and the capital of the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at the confluence of three rivers, the Beiro, the Darro and the Genil. It sits at an elevation of 738 metres above sea... , 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... |
1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly Exhibition game An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition... |
Honours
Spain U23- Summer Olympic GamesSummer Olympic GamesThe Summer Olympic Games or the Games of the Olympiad are an international multi-sport event, occurring every four years, organized by the International Olympic Committee. Medals are awarded in each event, with gold medals for first place, silver for second and bronze for third, a tradition that...
: Silver medalSilver medalA silver medal is a medal awarded to the second place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and contests with similar formats....
2000Football at the 2000 Summer OlympicsThe football tournament at the 2000 Summer Olympics was the 20th official Olympic football tournament. A women's tournament was held for the second time.-Medal winners:-Venues:*Olympic Stadium, Sydney*Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney*Bruce Stadium, Canberra...