Luis Miguel Ramis
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Luis Miguel Ramis Monfort (born 25 July 1970 in Tarragona
, Catalonia
) is a retired Spanish
footballer who played mainly as a central defender.
and, already in his 20s, joined Real Madrid
's reserves
. In 1992–93, he appeared in seven La Liga
matches with the main side, being definitely promoted for the following season.
In the 1994 Iberoamerican Cup
, Ramis appeared in the second leg against Boca Juniors
, as a substitute, in a 1–2 loss in Buenos Aires
(4–3 aggregate win). Shortly after that win, he moved to CD Tenerife
, involved in the deal for Argentine
Fernando Redondo
and, after two solid top flight seasons, signed with fellow league outfit Sevilla FC
, appearing in a career-best 39 matches, albeit it in a final relegation.
Ramis moved to firmly established Deportivo de La Coruña
in 1997–98, initially acting as backup to Moroccan
Noureddine Naybet. After a relatively good first year, his career was severely marred by a double ACL
/fibula injury, from which he never fully recovered. In his last professional years after leaving Depor, he appeared in only 45 matches combined, as all his clubs were relegated (Racing de Santander
in the first division, first club Gimnàstic and Racing de Ferrol
in the second
).
Ramis retired from the game in 2006, after three years in the fourth division
. His first steps in coaching (as assistant first) were spent in Real Madrid's youth categories.
Tarragona
Tarragona is a city located in the south of Catalonia on the north-east of Spain, by the Mediterranean. It is the capital of the Spanish province of the same name and the capital of the Catalan comarca Tarragonès. In the medieval and modern times it was the capital of the Vegueria of Tarragona...
, Catalonia
Catalonia
Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an...
) 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 mainly as a central defender.
Football career
Ramis started his career with hometown club Gimnàstic de TarragonaGimnàstic 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....
and, already in his 20s, joined 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...
's reserves
Real Madrid Castilla
Real Madrid Castilla is a Spanish football team that plays in the Segunda División B. It is the reserve team of Real Madrid. They play their home games at Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium....
. In 1992–93, he appeared in seven 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...
matches with the main side, being definitely promoted for the following season.
In the 1994 Iberoamerican Cup
Copa Iberoamericana
The Copa Iberoamericana or Copa Iberia, is a defunct football competition. It was created to face the champions of the Copa Oro and the Copa del Rey, because of an agreement signed between CONMEBOL and the Royal Spanish Football Federation....
, Ramis appeared in the second leg against Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors
Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División....
, as a substitute, in a 1–2 loss in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
(4–3 aggregate win). Shortly after that win, he moved to CD Tenerife
CD Tenerife
Club Deportivo Tenerife, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in Tenerife . Founded in 1922, it currently plays in Segunda División B, holding home matches at Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López, with a 24,000-seat capacity.-History:Club Deportivo Tenerife was founded in...
, involved in the deal for Argentine
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
Fernando Redondo
Fernando Redondo
Fernando Carlos Redondo Neri is a retired Argentine footballer.A defensive midfielder with the ability to contribute both defensively and offensively, he played one full decade in La Liga, mainly for Real Madrid, then finished his career in Italy with Milan.Redondo was a member of the Argentine...
and, after two solid top flight seasons, signed with fellow league outfit Sevilla FC
Sevilla 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...
, appearing in a career-best 39 matches, albeit it in a final relegation.
Ramis moved to firmly established Deportivo de La Coruña
Deportivo de La Coruña
Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña is a professional football club based in the city of A Coruña, Galicia; founded in 1906 and currently playing in Segunda División...
in 1997–98, initially acting as backup to Moroccan
Morocco
Morocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara...
Noureddine Naybet. After a relatively good first year, his career was severely marred by a double ACL
Anterior cruciate ligament
The anterior cruciate ligament is a cruciate ligament which is one of the four major ligaments of the human knee. In the quadruped stifle , based on its anatomical position, it is referred to as the cranial cruciate ligament.The ACL originates from deep within the notch of the distal femur...
/fibula injury, from which he never fully recovered. In his last professional years after leaving Depor, he appeared in only 45 matches combined, as all his clubs were relegated (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....
in the first division, first club Gimnàstic and Racing de Ferrol
Racing de Ferrol
Racing Club de Ferrol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Ferrol in the province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia.Founded in 1919, in currently plays in Tercera División, holding home games at Estadio de la Malata...
in the second
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:...
).
Ramis retired from the game in 2006, after three years in the fourth division
Tercera División
Tercera División is the fourth level of the Spanish football league system. The top three are the Primera División, often referred to as "La Liga" in English, the Segunda División, and Segunda División B.-Current Format:...
. His first steps in coaching (as assistant first) were spent in Real Madrid's youth categories.