Manuel Reina Rodríguez
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Manuel Reina Rodríguez | ||
| Date of birth | 1 April 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Villanueva del Trabuco, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Gimnàstic | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1997–2004 | Málaga | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2004–2007 | Málaga B | 38 | (0) |
| 2006 | Málaga | 1 | (0) |
| 2007 | Levante B | 11 | (0) |
| 2008–2011 | Levante | 74 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Cartagena | 27 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | AEP | 15 | (0) |
| 2013 | Atromitos | 0 | (0) |
| 2013– | Gimnàstic | 51 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11 January 2015. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Manuel 'Manolo' Reina Rodríguez (born 1 April 1985) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Gimnàstic de Tarragona as a goalkeeper.
Football career
Born in Villanueva del Trabuco, Province of Málaga, Reina was a product of hometown Málaga CF's youth system. He appeared in one game with the first team during the 2005–06 season, against Valencia CF in a 0–0 home draw, as the Andalusia side went on to rank last in La Liga.
In 2007 Reina joined Levante UD, but played mainly for the reserves during his early spell. However, the club's severe financial crisis led to him becoming first-choice after the departure of Marco Storari; in eight matches, he conceded 18 goals.
Reina appeared in 47 games in the following two seasons combined, the last of them ending in top flight promotion. For 2010–11 he was initially deemed second-choice, to newly signed Gustavo Munúa. However, after the Uruguayan conceded ten goals in the first three matches, he was selected for the next two rounds, keeping clean sheets against UD Almería (0–1 away win[1]) and Real Madrid (0–0, at home[2]); he eventually lost his starting position again, finishing the campaign with 18 appearances as the Valencian eventually retained their top division status.
On 20 June 2011, Reina signed for FC Cartagena in the second division.[3] After the club's relegation he moved abroad for the first time in his career, joining Cypriot First Division's AEP Paphos FC.
On 30 January 2013 Reina moved teams and countries again, signing with Superleague Greece club Atromitos F.C. as a replacement for PAOK FC-bound Charles Itandje.[4] He was mostly a backup to Velimir Radman, and left in June after making no official appearances.
On 2 July 2013 Reina returned to his country, penning a contract with Segunda División B side Gimnàstic de Tarragona.[5]
References
- ↑ Gonzalez strike ensures Levante get off the mark; ESPN Soccernet, 22 September 2010
- ↑ Lowly Levante knock Real off top spot; ESPN Soccernet, 25 September 2010
- ↑ El Cartagena anuncia cuatro fichajes (Cartagena announces four signings); Marca, 20 June 2011 (Spanish)
- ↑ Ποδοσφαιριστής του Ατρόμητου ο Ρέινα (Reina footballer of Atromitos); Contra, 30 January 2013 (Greek)
- ↑ Manuel Reina, presentat (Manuel Reina, presented); Gimnàstic's official website, 2 July 2013 (Catalan)
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