Cristóbal Parralo
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Cristóbal Parralo Aguilera, simply Cristóbal (born 21 August 1967 in Córdoba
, Andalusia
), is a retired Spanish
footballer and a current manager
.
A defender
, he played mainly in the right flank, but could also appear in the middle.
's youth ranks, Cristóbal made his professional debuts in 1987–88, being regularly used as the Catalans
lifted the seasons's domestic cup
. Subsequently, he moved to Real Oviedo
and CD Logroñés
, where solid seasons earned him a return to Camp Nou
.
In his second stint, he was scarcely used, and returned to Oviedo
: in the subsequent nine seasons (three plus six at Barça neighbours RCD Espanyol
), Cristóbal rarely missed a game, and left Spain in 2001 with 454 first division
encounters. Aged 34, he still moved to Luis Fernandez
's Paris Saint-Germain FC, having two respectable top flight
seasons before retiring at the end of 2002–03.
He earned six caps for Spain
, the first in a friendly in Oviedo
on 4 September 1991, with Uruguay
.
, Parralo joined countryman Quique Flores at Sport Lisboa e Benfica's coaching staff, in 2008–09. Midway through the campaign, he returned to his country and signed with lowly PD Santa Eulalia
in the third division
, being one of two managers in a relegation-ending season.
In June 2009, Parralo signed a one-year contract with Spanish second division
's Girona FC
. He was sacked in late October, with the club ranking penultimate
, with just seven points in nine matches.
Córdoba, Spain
-History:The first trace of human presence in the area are remains of a Neanderthal Man, dating to c. 32,000 BC. In the 8th century BC, during the ancient Tartessos period, a pre-urban settlement existed. The population gradually learned copper and silver metallurgy...
, Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
), is a retired Spanish
Spain
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footballer and a current manager
Coach (sport)
In sports, a coach is an individual involved in the direction, instruction and training of the operations of a sports team or of individual sportspeople.-Staff:...
.
A defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, he played mainly in the right flank, but could also appear in the middle.
Playing career
A product of FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
's youth ranks, Cristóbal made his professional debuts in 1987–88, being regularly used as the Catalans
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...
lifted the seasons's domestic cup
Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
. Subsequently, he moved to Real Oviedo
Real Oviedo
Real Oviedo is a Spanish football club based in Oviedo, in the autonomous community of Asturias. Founded on 26 March 1926, it currently plays in Segunda División B - Group 2....
and CD Logroñés
CD Logroñés
Club Deportivo Logroñés, S.A.D. was a Spanish football team based in Logroño, in the autonomous community of La Rioja. Founded in 1940, it last played in Regional Preferente de La Rioja....
, where solid seasons earned him a return to Camp Nou
Camp Nou
Camp Nou , sometimes called "the Nou Camp" in English, is a football stadium in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The stadium, located in the west of the city, has been the home of FC Barcelona since its construction in 1957....
.
In his second stint, he was scarcely used, and returned to Oviedo
Oviedo
Oviedo is the capital city of the Principality of Asturias in northern Spain. It is also the name of the municipality that contains the city....
: in the subsequent nine seasons (three plus six at Barça neighbours RCD Espanyol
RCD Espanyol
Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona is a sports club based in Barcelona, Spain. It is best known for its football team. Espanyol currently play in the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat with seats for 40,500 spectators. It was inaugurated on 2 August 2009...
), Cristóbal rarely missed a game, and left Spain in 2001 with 454 first division
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...
encounters. Aged 34, he still moved to Luis Fernandez
Luis Fernández
Luis Fernández is a Spanish-French footballer who played as a defender / midfielder. He retired as a player in 1993 to become a manager....
's Paris Saint-Germain FC, having two respectable top flight
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
seasons before retiring at the end of 2002–03.
He earned six caps for Spain
Spain national football team
The Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...
, the first in a friendly in Oviedo
Oviedo
Oviedo is the capital city of the Principality of Asturias in northern Spain. It is also the name of the municipality that contains the city....
on 4 September 1991, with Uruguay
Uruguay national football team
The Uruguayan national football team represents Uruguay in international association football and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The current head coach is Óscar Tabárez...
.
Manager career
After a brief spell with former side Espanyol as director of footballDirector of football
"Director of football" is a term describing a senior management figure at a football club, most commonly used in Europe. The exact nature of the role is often unclear and extremely variable and causes much debate in the sports media...
, Parralo joined countryman Quique Flores at Sport Lisboa e Benfica's coaching staff, in 2008–09. Midway through the campaign, he returned to his country and signed with lowly PD Santa Eulalia
PD Santa Eulalia
Peña Deportiva Santa Eulalia is a Spanish football team based in Santa Eulària des Riu, in the autonomous community of Balearic Islands. Founded in 1935, it plays in Tercera División, holding home matches at Estadio Municipal de Santa Eulària des Riu, with a capacity of 1,500 seats.-Season to...
in the third division
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:...
, being one of two managers in a relegation-ending season.
In June 2009, Parralo signed a one-year contract with Spanish second division
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:...
's Girona FC
Girona FC
Girona Futbol Club, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Girona, in the autonomous community of Catalonia. Founded in 1930, it plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Estadi Montilivi, which has a capacity of 10,000....
. He was sacked in late October, with the club ranking penultimate
2009–10 Segunda División
The 2009–10 Segunda División was made up of the following teams:-League table:||rowspan=15 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|-2009–10 Results:To read this table, the home team is listed in the left-hand column....
, with just seven points in nine matches.
Honours
- BarcelonaFC BarcelonaFutbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
:- European CupUEFA Champions LeagueThe UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
: 1991–92 - Spanish LeagueLa LigaThe 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...
: 1991–92 - Spanish CupCopa del ReyThe Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
: 1987–88
- European Cup
- EspanyolRCD EspanyolReial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona is a sports club based in Barcelona, Spain. It is best known for its football team. Espanyol currently play in the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat with seats for 40,500 spectators. It was inaugurated on 2 August 2009...
:- Spanish CupCopa del ReyThe Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
: 2000–01
- Spanish Cup
- Paris Saint-Germain:
- French CupCoupe de FranceThe Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
: Runner-up 2002–03
- French Cup