Toni Calvo
Encyclopedia
Antonio "Toni" Calvo Arandes (born 28 March 1987 in Barcelona
, Catalonia
), is a Spanish
footballer who currently plays for Bulgarian A PFG
side Levski Sofia
as a winger.
for the 2007–08 season after signing a three year deal that will keep him with the Greek club until summer 2010. He scored a goal against Bolton in UEFA Cup. In August 2009, he renewed his contract, keeping him in Thessaloniki, until the summer of 2012. During 2009–10 season, Calvo scored six goals for Aris (5 for the Super League
and 1 for the Greek Cup). In the start of 2010–2011 season he scored twice in the third preliminary round of UEFA Europa League.He left the team in January 2011.
confirmed Calvo has joined on loan until the end of the season. He made his debut on 6 January in a 4–1 away victory over Juventus
, coming on as a substitute for Sebastian Giovinco
. Calvo spent most of his time with Parma on the bench, making only three Serie A
appearances.
in the Bulgarian A PFG
, on a one year deal. Calvo will play with number 8 in Levski.
.
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
, 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 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 currently plays for Bulgarian A PFG
Bulgarian A Professional Football Group
The Bulgarian A Professional Football Group commonly known as A PFG is the top division of the Bulgarian football league system. The league is sponsored by Victoria FATA Insurance and therefore is officially known as Victoria A Football Group since 2011...
side Levski Sofia
PFC Levski Sofia
"Levski Sofia" redirects here. For the sports club, see Levski Sofia .PFC Levski Sofia, otherwise simply known as Levski or Levski Sofia, is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria...
as a winger.
Aris
Calvo joined Aris ThessalonikiAris Thessaloniki F.C.
Aris Football Club , also known as God of war and the Yellows, is a Greek football club based in the city of Thessaloniki, Macedonia. Formed in 1914, the club was a founding member of Macedonian Football Clubs Association as well as the Hellenic Football Federation, they currently compete in...
for the 2007–08 season after signing a three year deal that will keep him with the Greek club until summer 2010. He scored a goal against Bolton in UEFA Cup. In August 2009, he renewed his contract, keeping him in Thessaloniki, until the summer of 2012. During 2009–10 season, Calvo scored six goals for Aris (5 for the Super League
Super League Greece
The Superleague Greece is the highest professional football league in Greece. It was formed on July 16, 2006 and replaced Alpha Ethniki at the top of the Greek football league system. The league consists of 16 teams and runs from August to May, with teams playing 30 games each...
and 1 for the Greek Cup). In the start of 2010–2011 season he scored twice in the third preliminary round of UEFA Europa League.He left the team in January 2011.
Loan move to Parma
On 27 December 2010, ParmaParma F.C.
Parma Football Club , commonly referred to as just Parma, is an Italian professional football club based in Parma, Emilia–Romagna that will compete in Serie A for the 2011–12 season, having finished in twelfth position last season. Founded as Verdi Foot Ball Club in July 1913, the club changed its...
confirmed Calvo has joined on loan until the end of the season. He made his debut on 6 January in a 4–1 away victory over Juventus
Juventus F.C.
Juventus Football Club S.p.A. , commonly referred to as Juventus and colloquially as Juve , are a professional Italian association football club based in Turin, Piedmont...
, coming on as a substitute for Sebastian Giovinco
Sebastian Giovinco
Sebastian Giovinco is an Italian footballer who plays for Serie A club Parma and the Italian national team. Giovinco is an attacking midfielder with noted dribbling skills, play-making skills and he is known for his freekicks....
. Calvo spent most of his time with Parma on the bench, making only three Serie A
Serie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
appearances.
Levski Sofia
On 18 July 2011, Calvo joined Levski SofiaPFC Levski Sofia
"Levski Sofia" redirects here. For the sports club, see Levski Sofia .PFC Levski Sofia, otherwise simply known as Levski or Levski Sofia, is a professional football club based in Sofia, Bulgaria...
in the Bulgarian A PFG
Bulgarian A Professional Football Group
The Bulgarian A Professional Football Group commonly known as A PFG is the top division of the Bulgarian football league system. The league is sponsored by Victoria FATA Insurance and therefore is officially known as Victoria A Football Group since 2011...
, on a one year deal. Calvo will play with number 8 in Levski.
International career
He had several appearances for the Spanish U-19 selection and also was a representative of his country’s U-20 team participating in the World Cup 2007, in CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
Honors
Spain U19- UEFA U-19 ChampionshipUEFA European Under-19 Football ChampionshipThe European Under 19 Football Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. The competition has been held since 1948. It was originally called the FIFA junior tournament, until it was taken over by UEFA in 1955...
: 20062006 UEFA European Under-19 Football ChampionshipThe UEFA U-19 Championship 2006 Final Tournament was held in Poland between 18 July and 29 July 2006. The top three teams in each group qualified for the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Players born after 1 January 1987 were allowed to participate in this competition.-Qualifications:There were two...