David Castedo
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David Castedo Escudero, sometimes just David (born 23 January 1974 in Palma, Majorca, Balearic Islands
), is a retired Spanish
footballer who played as a left defender.
's youth ranks, Castedo first played with the first team while it was in the second division
. In 1996–97, he appeared in 33 league games as the Balearic Islands
' outfit returned to La Liga
.
After two loan spells, first with Hércules CF
then with CF Extremadura
(the latter in the top level), David returned to Mallorca, only appearing in eight contests in his second spell, while also netting his first goal as a professional.
Subsequently, he moved to Sevilla FC
, where he experienced the most successful and steady years of his career. After appearing in 39 matches while helping the Andalusia
ns to a 2001 promotion, he went on to become one of the team's most important players, also being named, after Javi Navarro and José Luis Martí
, team captain.
In 2005–06
, Castedo played in 33 league contests, also playing in all of the season's UEFA Cup matches as Sevilla lifted the trophy
against Middlesbrough
(11 of those were complete). In the following season, due to the emergence of youth graduate Antonio Puerta
and the consolidation of Ivica Dragutinović
, he appeared less, but still managed 26 appearances overall (including seven in the UEFA Cup as the club renewed its European title).
After seven seasons, David moved on August 2007 to Levante UD
, which was relegated from the top flight at the end of the season. He retired aged 34, having appeared in 426 matches as a professional (255 in the main division, over the course of ten seasons).
Balearic Islands
The Balearic Islands are an archipelago of Spain in the western Mediterranean Sea, near the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula.The four largest islands are: Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera. The archipelago forms an autonomous community and a province of Spain with Palma as the capital...
), is a retired Spanish
Spain
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footballer who played as a left defender.
Football career
A product of RCD MallorcaRCD Mallorca
Real Club Deportivo Mallorca is a Spanish football team based on Palma, Majorca, in the Balearic Islands. Founded on 5 March 1916, the team currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at Son Moix....
's youth ranks, Castedo first played with the first team while it was in the 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:...
. In 1996–97, he appeared in 33 league games as the Balearic Islands
Balearic Islands
The Balearic Islands are an archipelago of Spain in the western Mediterranean Sea, near the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula.The four largest islands are: Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera. The archipelago forms an autonomous community and a province of Spain with Palma as the capital...
' outfit returned to La Liga
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...
.
After two loan spells, first with Hércules CF
Hércules CF
Hércules Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Alicante, in the autonomous community of Valencia. Founded in 1922, it currently plays in the Spanish second division, and holds home games at the Estadio José Rico Pérez, which seats 30,000 spectators.-History:After first...
then with CF Extremadura
CF Extremadura
Club de Fútbol Extremadura was a Spanish football team based in Almendralejo, in the autonomous community of Extremadura. Founded in 1924, it played two seasons in La Liga, and held home games at Estadio Francisco de la Hera, with a capacity of 11,580 seats.-History:Extremadura was founded in 1924,...
(the latter in the top level), David returned to Mallorca, only appearing in eight contests in his second spell, while also netting his first goal as a professional.
Subsequently, he moved to Sevilla FC
Sevilla FC
Sevilla Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Spain that plays in the Spanish La Liga championship.They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football having won a 1 La Liga title, 5 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 2 UEFA...
, where he experienced the most successful and steady years of his career. After appearing in 39 matches while helping the 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...
ns to a 2001 promotion, he went on to become one of the team's most important players, also being named, after Javi Navarro and José Luis Martí
José Luis Martí
José Luis Martí Soler is a Spanish footballer who plays for RCD Mallorca in La Liga. A central midfielder, he is best known for his excellent tactical awareness.-Club career:...
, team captain.
In 2005–06
2005–06 La Liga
* Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Betis* Cádiz CF* Celta de Vigo* Deportivo Alaves* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Málaga CF* RCD Mallorca* CA Osasuna* Racing de Santander* Real Madrid* Real Sociedad* Sevilla FC...
, Castedo played in 33 league contests, also playing in all of the season's UEFA Cup matches as Sevilla lifted the trophy
2006 UEFA Cup Final
The 2006 UEFA Cup Final was a football match that took place at Philips Stadion, Eindhoven, on 10 May 2006. The match was contested by Middlesbrough of England and Sevilla of Spain. Sevilla won the UEFA Cup with a 4–0 win.-Match details:...
against Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
(11 of those were complete). In the following season, due to the emergence of youth graduate Antonio Puerta
Antonio Puerta
Antonio José Puerta Pérez was a Spanish footballer who played solely for Sevilla.Mainly a left midfielder who could also operate as an offensive left back, he died on 28 August 2007, affected with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, three days after suffering a series of cardiac...
and the consolidation of Ivica Dragutinović
Ivica Dragutinovic
Ivica Dragutinović , sometimes just Drago, is a Serbian footballer.Mainly a central defender, he can also operate as a defensive left back...
, he appeared less, but still managed 26 appearances overall (including seven in the UEFA Cup as the club renewed its European title).
After seven seasons, David moved on August 2007 to Levante UD
Levante UD
Levante Unión Deportiva, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, in the namesake community.Founded in 1909, it plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadi Ciutat de València.-Early years:...
, which was relegated from the top flight at the end of the season. He retired aged 34, having appeared in 426 matches as a professional (255 in the main division, over the course of ten seasons).
Honours
- SevillaSevilla FCSevilla Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Spain that plays in the Spanish La Liga championship.They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football having won a 1 La Liga title, 5 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 2 UEFA...
:- UEFA Cup: 2005–06, 2006–07
- UEFA Super Cup: 20062006 UEFA Super CupThe 2006 UEFA Super Cup was the 31st edition of the annual UEFA Super Cup, a UEFA-sponsored football club match that pitted the winners of the UEFA Champions League against the winners of the UEFA Cup...
- 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 ....
: 2006–07 - Second DivisionSegunda DivisiónThe 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:...
: 2000–01