José Manuel Rey

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This name uses Spanish naming customs; the first or paternal family name is Rey and the second or maternal family name is Cortegoso.
José Manuel Rey

Rey in action against Peru for the 2011 Copa América.
Personal information
Full nameJosé Manuel Rey Cortegoso
Date of birth (1975-05-20) 20 May 1975
Place of birthCaracas, Venezuela
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing positionCentre back
Club information
Current clubDeportivo Lara
Number3
Youth career
1994–1995Marítimo
1995–1996Deportivo La Coruña
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
1996–2002Caracas103(24)
1999→ Emelec (loan)24(2)
2003Emelec30(1)
2004–2005Pontevedra21(1)
2006Atlético Nacional19(3)
2006–2010Caracas70(18)
2007–2008→ AEK Larnaca (loan)20(3)
2009→ Colo-Colo (loan)14(0)
2011Mineros de Guayana11(1)
2011–Deportivo Lara29(3)
National team‡
1997–2011Venezuela115(11)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 2 June 2012.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 11 December 2011

José Manuel Rey Cortegoso (born 20 May 1975 in Caracas) is a Venezuelan footballer who plays for Deportivo Lara as a central defender.

Known as Pokemón, Tetero, Gallego and Autobus, and a free kick specialist, he played almost 20 years as a professional, mainly representing Caracas FC.

Rey is Venezuela's second most ever capped player, surpassing the 100 international appearances.[1]

Club career

During his career, Rey played mainly with Caracas Fútbol Club, also representing several clubs in Europe and South America: C.S. Marítimo de Venezuela, Club Sport Emelec (two spells), Pontevedra CF, Atlético Nacional and AEK Larnaca FC. In 1995, he had a small spell with Deportivo de La Coruña in Spain, but only appeared for the reserve team and in 2000, he signed a pre-contract with Dundee F.C., but he failed to join to the Scottish club.

In late September 2009, Rey was sent on loan to Colo-Colo in Chile, as a replacement for injured Luis Mena. After an irregular start, he established himself in the team's starting XI, helping it win the national championship.

The loan was to be extended if Colo-Colo qualified to the Libertadores Cup, which eventually happened, but Rey returned to Caracas. In January 2011, after five spells with his main club, the 35-year old signed for Atlético Club Mineros de Guayana.

In June 2011, Rey changed teams again, moving to Deportivo Lara.

International career

Rey played 115 international matches for the Venezuelan national team. His debut came on 8 June 1997, in a 1998 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Bolivia in Valera (1–1 draw).

On 13 October 2007, Rey scored from a spectacular free kick in a 1–0 win over Ecuador during the 2010 World Cup qualifying stages.[2] This signalled Ecuador's first defeat in Quito in six years.

On 6 September 2008, in a 0–1 loss against Peru at the Estadio Monumental in Lima, in another qualifier, Rey became the first player to appear 100 times for Venezuela. He also represented the nation in six Copa América tournaments.

International goals

Honours

Club

Caracas
Colo-Colo
Deportivo Lara

International

Individual

References

  1. ↑ Venezuela – Record International Players; at RSSSF
  2. ↑ Golazo de Rey contra Ecuador (Eliminatorias 2007) (Rey's wonder goal against Ecuador (2007 Qualifiers)); at YouTube (Spanish)

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