Marcos García Barreno
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Marcos García Barreno, known as Marcos or Marquitos (born 21 March 1987 in Sant Antoni de Portmany
, Ibiza
), is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Real Valladolid
mainly as a left midfielder
.
's youth system, skilled Marcos made his first team debut on 24 September 2006, in a 3–2 home win over Real Zaragoza
. During the season, he would be an important offensive weapon for the fifth-placed team in La Liga
and, in two starts, netted goals in home wins against Real Madrid
(1–0) and FC Barcelona
(2–0), playing 90 minutes on both occasions.
However, Marcos would be loaned for 2007–08 to fellow first division side Recreativo de Huelva
, where he only appeared in half of the season's matches, with a goal against Real Murcia
(4–2 home win).
He returned to Villarreal, only to be immediately loaned again, to Segunda División
outfit Real Sociedad
. He featured heavily during this spell, but the Basque
failed to achieve a topflight return.
In late July 2009, Villarreal released Marcos, whom immediately signed a four-year contract with fellow league side Real Valladolid
, as well as former Villarreal teammate César Arzo
. On 17 October he found the net again against Real Madrid, albeit in a 2–4 away defeat, but appeared sparingly throughout the season
, as the Castile and León
side was relegated eventually.
Marcos returned to Villarreal in the 2010 summer, on loan, but was assigned to the reserve squad
, in division two.
Sant Antoni de Portmany
Sant Antoni de Portmany is a town on the western coast of Ibiza. It is the second-largest town and municipality in Ibiza; an island described by Time Out magazine as "arguably the clubbing capital of the universe"...
, Ibiza
Ibiza
Ibiza or Eivissa is a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea 79 km off the coast of the city of Valencia in Spain. It is the third largest of the Balearic Islands, an autonomous community of Spain. With Formentera, it is one of the two Pine Islands or Pityuses. Its largest cities are Ibiza...
), is a Spanish
Spain
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footballer who plays for Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valladolid, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, from where the nickname Pucela is derived....
mainly as a left midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
.
Football career
A product of Villarreal CFVillarreal 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...
's youth system, skilled Marcos made his first team debut on 24 September 2006, in a 3–2 home win over 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...
. During the season, he would be an important offensive weapon for the fifth-placed team in 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...
and, in two starts, netted goals in home 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...
(1–0) and 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....
(2–0), playing 90 minutes on both occasions.
However, Marcos would be loaned for 2007–08 to fellow first division side 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...
, where he only appeared in half of the season's matches, with a goal against 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....
(4–2 home win).
He returned to Villarreal, only to be immediately loaned again, to 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:...
outfit Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in the city of San Sebastián, Basque Country, founded on 7 September 1909...
. He featured heavily during this spell, but the Basque
Basque Country (autonomous community)
The Basque Country is an autonomous community of northern Spain. It includes the Basque provinces of Álava, Biscay and Gipuzkoa, also called Historical Territories....
failed to achieve a topflight return.
In late July 2009, Villarreal released Marcos, whom immediately signed a four-year contract with fellow league side Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valladolid, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, from where the nickname Pucela is derived....
, as well as former Villarreal teammate César Arzo
César Arzo Amposta
César Arzo Amposta is a Spanish footballer who plays for K.A.A. Gent in Belgium, as a central defender.-Football career:...
. On 17 October he found the net again against Real Madrid, albeit in a 2–4 away defeat, but appeared sparingly throughout the season
2009–10 La Liga
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, as the Castile and León
Castile and León
Castile and León is an autonomous community in north-western Spain. It was so constituted in 1983 and it comprises the historical regions of León and Old Castile...
side was relegated eventually.
Marcos returned to Villarreal in the 2010 summer, on loan, but was assigned to the reserve squad
Villarreal CF B
Villarreal Club de Fútbol B is a Spanish football team based in Villarreal, in the autonomous community of Valencia. Founded in 1999, it is the reserve team of Villarreal CF, and plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Ciudad Deportiva Villarreal CF, with a 5,000-seat capacity.Unlike in...
, in division two.