Julio Alberto Rico Pardillo
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Julio Alberto Rico Pardillo (born 11 June 1989) is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Gimnàstic de Tarragona
in the Spanish second division
, as a right back or right midfielder.
, Rico started to play in Écija Balompié
. In 2001, he was moved to Real Betis
. He spent six years with Betis' youth categories, and was moved to "C" team. In the 2006–07 season, he played seven matches for Betis C. In the next season, he was moved to Betis B
, but played only one match, and was back to Betis C on 2008–09. In this season Rico played 27 matches and stayed between "B" and "C" in 2009–10, when he played 4 matches for Betis C and 3 for B.
giants Real Madrid
, to play for "C"
level.
He played the rest of the season in Real C, playing four matches for the club.
. He was the first-choice to Pobla manager Kiko Ramírez, and impressed the first team. In 2010–11, Rico was the third goalscorer for Pobla, behind Virgili
and Fran Carbià
. In 23 June 2011, Rico was promoted to Gimnàstic
first team, and signed a two year contract. In 10 July, he was officially presented with Catalan club, and received the 2 jersey.
Julio Rico made his debut with Nàstic, against Espanyol
, on 6 August 2011, for 2011 Copa Catalunya
. He played 26 minutes after came off the bench to replace Berry Powel
.
He made his Segunda División
debut on 4 September, replacing Eloy
and playing the last 21 minutes of the match against Numancia
.
Spain
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footballer who plays for 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 the Spanish 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:...
, as a right back or right midfielder.
Early career and Betis B/C
Born in El RubioEl Rubio
El Rubio is a city located in the province of Seville, Spain. According to the 2005 census , the city has a population of 3584 inhabitants.-External links:* - Sistema de Información Multiterritorial de Andalucía...
, Rico started to play in 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...
. In 2001, he was moved to 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....
. He spent six years with Betis' youth categories, and was moved to "C" team. In the 2006–07 season, he played seven matches for Betis C. In the next season, he was moved to Betis B
Real Betis B
Real Betis B is a Spanish football club based in Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1963, it is the reserve team of Real Betis, and currently plays in Segunda División B - Group 4, holding home games at Ciudad Deportiva, with a capacity for 4,000 spectators.Unlike the...
, but played only one match, and was back to Betis C on 2008–09. In this season Rico played 27 matches and stayed between "B" and "C" in 2009–10, when he played 4 matches for Betis C and 3 for B.
Real Madrid C
On February 2010, Rico signed with La LigaLa 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...
giants 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...
, to play for "C"
Real Madrid C
Real Madrid C is a Spanish association football team that plays in the Tercera División. It is the second reserve team of Real Madrid. They play their home games at La Ciudad del Real Madrid in Valdebebas outside the city of Madrid...
level.
He played the rest of the season in Real C, playing four matches for the club.
Pobla and Gimnàstic
On July 2010, Rico signed with Pobla de Mafumet CFPobla de Mafumet CF
Pobla Mafumet Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football team based in La Pobla de Mafumet, in the autonomous community of Catalonia. Founded in 1953, it plays in Tercera División - Group 5, holding home games at Estadi Municipal, which has a capacity of 1,000 spectators.It acts as farm team for...
. He was the first-choice to Pobla manager Kiko Ramírez, and impressed the first team. In 2010–11, Rico was the third goalscorer for Pobla, behind Virgili
Albert Virgili
Albert Virgili Fort is a Spanish footballer who plays for UD Llagostera in the Spanish third division, as a striker.-Club career:...
and Fran Carbià
Francisco Carbià Barrera
Francisco Carbià Barrera, aka Fran Carbià is a Spanish footballer who plays for Pobla de Mafumet in the Spanish third division, as a midfielder.-Club career:...
. In 23 June 2011, Rico was promoted to Gimnàstic
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....
first team, and signed a two year contract. In 10 July, he was officially presented with Catalan club, and received the 2 jersey.
Julio Rico made his debut with Nàstic, against Espanyol
RCD Espanyol
Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona is a sports club based in Barcelona, Spain. It is best known for its football team. Espanyol currently play in the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat with seats for 40,500 spectators. It was inaugurated on 2 August 2009...
, on 6 August 2011, for 2011 Copa Catalunya
2011 Copa Catalunya
The 2011 Copa Catalunya is the 22nd staging of the Copa Catalunya. The competition began on May 22, 2010 and ended on 9 August 2011 with the final....
. He played 26 minutes after came off the bench to replace Berry Powel
Berry Powel
Berry Powel is a Dutch footballer who currently plays for Spanish second division club Gimnàstic de Tarragona.Powel started playing football at AFC Quick 1890 and succeeded at the non-professional club Roda'46. Powel was discovered by FC Den Bosch, and in 2003 he made his debut for the club's 1st...
.
He made his Segunda División
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:...
debut on 4 September, replacing Eloy
Eloy Gila
Eloy Gila Marín , simply Eloy, is a Spanish footballer who plays for Gimnàstic de Tarragona in the Spanish second division, as a forward.-Club career:...
and playing the last 21 minutes of the match against Numancia
CD Numancia
Club Deportivo Numancia de Soria, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Soria, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Founded on 9 April 1945, it plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Nuevo Estadio Los Pajaritos, with a 10,200-seat capacity.Besides football it has other...
.