Héctor Simón
Encyclopedia
Héctor Simón Escudero is a Spanish
professional footballer who plays for CE Sabadell FC as an attacking midfielder.
, Simón finished his football grooming also in Catalonia
, at RCD Espanyol
. In 2003–04, he made his first team debuts, playing eight times - mainly as a late substitute - as the club could barely avoid relegation, finishing 16th; his first La Liga
match would come on 30 August 2003, as he played the last minute of the 1–1 home draw against Real Sociedad
.
Simón then had an unassuming loan spell at Racing de Ferrol
, appearing sparingly in an eventual second division
relegation
, being finally released by Espanyol in the 2008 summer without any further main squad appearances. He subsequently signed with neighbouring Girona FC
, by then in level two, appearing rarely for the club over the course of two seasons.
In January 2009, Simón served a five-month loan in Segunda División B
, with Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa
. In the same month of the following year, he was released by Girona, signing for Benidorm CF.
Spain
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professional footballer who plays for CE Sabadell FC as an attacking midfielder.
Football career
After starting out his football career at local UE FigueresUE Figueres
Unió Esportiva Figueres is a Spanish football team based in Figueres, in the autonomous community of Catalonia. Founded in 1919 and refounded in 2007, it plays in Primera Catalana, holding home matches at Estadio Municipal de Vilatenim, with a seating capacity of 9,472.-History:Figueres was first...
, Simón finished his football grooming also in Catalonia
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...
, at 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...
. In 2003–04, he made his first team debuts, playing eight times - mainly as a late substitute - as the club could barely avoid relegation, finishing 16th; his first 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...
match would come on 30 August 2003, as he played the last minute of the 1–1 home draw against Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in the city of San Sebastián, Basque Country, founded on 7 September 1909...
.
Simón then had an unassuming loan spell at Racing de Ferrol
Racing de Ferrol
Racing Club de Ferrol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Ferrol in the province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia.Founded in 1919, in currently plays in Tercera División, holding home games at Estadio de la Malata...
, appearing sparingly in an eventual 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:...
relegation
2005–06 Segunda División
-Classification 2005–06:-Relegated to Segunda División B:* UE Lleida -- Relegated to Segunda División B - Group 3* Ferrol -- Relegated to Segunda División B - Group 1* Eibar -- Relegated to Segunda División B - Group 4...
, being finally released by Espanyol in the 2008 summer without any further main squad appearances. He subsequently signed with neighbouring 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....
, by then in level two, appearing rarely for the club over the course of two seasons.
In January 2009, Simón served a five-month loan in Segunda División B
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...
, with Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa
Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa
Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in León, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Founded in 1923, it currently plays in Tercera División – Group 8, holding home games at Estadio Reino de León, with a capacity of 13,451 seats.-Season to season:----*1...
. In the same month of the following year, he was released by Girona, signing for Benidorm CF.