Francisco Javier Rodríguez Vílchez
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Francisco Javier Rodríguez Vílchez, simply Francisco (born 17 June 1978 in Almería
, Andalusia
), is a Spanish
footballer who plays as a striker.
, Francisco joined Valencia CF
, never making it however past its B team.
In 2002, he returned to Almería
, joining Unión Deportiva
, then in the second division
, and scoring at an impressive rate. In 2004–05
, as his link expired, Francisco seized the opportunity to make his La Liga
debuts and signed with Albacete Balompié
: the season was a disaster, with relegation for the club and only three goals for the player (he netted against Real Madrid
, albeit in a 1–6 away loss).
Subsequently, Francisco returned to his previous club, and was fairly used by the Andalusia
ns as they achieved a first-ever promotion to the first division, in 2007, but would never play in the top flight again, resuming (with little individual and team success) his career in the second and third levels
.
Almería
Almería is a city in Andalusia, Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea. It is the capital of the province of the same name.-Toponym:Tradition says that the name Almería stems from the Arabic المرية Al-Mariyya: "The Mirror", comparing it to "The Mirror of the Sea"...
, 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 Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
footballer who plays as a striker.
Football career
After starting out with local outfit Polideportivo AlmeríaCP Almería
Club Polideportivo Almería is a football team based in the city of Almería, Andalusia, in Spain. Currently, not registered in any level.From 2008–09 season, the club is alive but not competing in any category of Spanish football.-Season to season:----...
, Francisco joined Valencia CF
Valencia CF
Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
, never making it however past its B team.
In 2002, he returned to Almería
Almería
Almería is a city in Andalusia, Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea. It is the capital of the province of the same name.-Toponym:Tradition says that the name Almería stems from the Arabic المرية Al-Mariyya: "The Mirror", comparing it to "The Mirror of the Sea"...
, joining Unión Deportiva
UD Almería
Unión Deportiva Almería, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Almería, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1989 as Almería Club de Fútbol, it currently plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos, with a 22,000-seat...
, then 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:...
, and scoring at an impressive rate. In 2004–05
2004–05 La Liga
2004–05 season was composed of the following clubs:* Albacete Balompié* Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Real Betis* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Levante UD* Málaga CF* Real Mallorca* CD Numancia* CA Osasuna...
, as his link expired, Francisco seized the opportunity to make his 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...
debuts and signed with Albacete Balompié
Albacete Balompié
Albacete Balompié, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Albacete, in the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha. Founded on August 2, 1940, it currently plays in Segunda División B, holding home matches at Estadio Carlos Belmonte, with a 17,300-seat capacity.-History:The club was founded...
: the season was a disaster, with relegation for the club and only three goals for the player (he netted against Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
, albeit in a 1–6 away loss).
Subsequently, Francisco returned to his previous club, and was fairly used by 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 as they achieved a first-ever promotion to the first division, in 2007, but would never play in the top flight again, resuming (with little individual and team success) his career in the second and third levels
Segunda División B
Segunda División B is the third level of the Spanish football league system. It is administered by the RFEF. The top two levels are La Liga, also referred to as the Primera División, and the Segunda División. Immediately below Segunda División B is the Tercera Division...
.