Javier Garrido (footballer)

Javier Garrido Ramirez (born 1 July 1979) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a defender or winger.

Early life

Garrido is a native of Valencia, Spain, and joined the youth academy of Spanish side Valencia as a youth player.[1]

Club career

Garrido started his senior career with La Liga side Valencia, and initially mainly played when defender Curro Torres was unable to play or was rested.[2] During the 2002–03 season, despite being described as playing at a "good level" for Valencia, the winter signing of French defender Anthony Réveillère caused him to be sent on loan.[3] He helped Valencia win the 2003–04 UEFA Cup, the 2003–04 Copa del Rey, and two league titles.[4][5] In 2002, he was sent on loan to Spanish second tier side Córdoba.[6] However, he suffered an ankle injury while playing for the club.[7]

In 2004, he was sent on loan to Ligue 1 side Saint-Etienne.[8][9] However, while playing for the club, he failed to adapt and was known for his poor performances and marking ability.[10] That winter, without the club's permission, he played for a Spanish regional representative team and broke a ligament.[11] In 2006, he almost signed for Spanish side Lorca, but the transfer never happened.[12]

At the age of 27-seven, he retired from professional football due to a knee injury.[13] In total, he made 22 appearances in the La Liga and ten appearances in the Ligue 1.[14]

International career

Garrido played for the Valencian Community autonomous football team.

Style of play

Garrido mainly operated as a full-back or winger.[15]

Post-playing career

After retiring from professional football, Garrido worked as a football agent.[16]

References
  1. "Garrido: "En el Camp Nou trataré de dar lo máximo, sin miedo"". as.com.
  2. "Garrido: "Yo me mantengo al margen"". as.com.
  3. "Garrido será el gran perjudicado". as.com.
  4. "El ex valencianista Garrido se incorpora a la secretaria técnica". superdeporte.es.
  5. "El Valencia busca el doblete en el torneo de sus múltiples rotaciones". diariocordoba.com.
  6. "Garrido dice que está contento de su estado". diariocordoba.com.
  7. "Córdoba y Valencia trabajan para acortar la lesión de Garrido". diariocordoba.com.
  8. "Javier Garrido - Eurosport article".
  9. "Una caldera en los fríos Alpes". lasprovincias.es.
  10. "Naissance de Javier Garrido".
  11. "ASSE : les 5 plus grands flops de l'histoire du club". butfootballclub.fr.
  12. "Garrido por el Lorca está en el aire" (PDF). mundodeportivo.com.
  13. "Garrido, ex del Valencia, se retira del fútbol". levante-emv.com.
  14. Javier Garrido at BDFutbol
  15. "Javier Garrido - Mundo Deportivo article" (PDF).
  16. "Garrido: "Queda mucho por hablar"". plazadeportiva.com.


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