Jero Miñarro
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Jerónimo Miñarro Navarro, commonly known as Jero Miñarro, (born 19 September 1977) is a former footballer who played as a defender
for clubs in Spain and Greece.
, Jero Miñarro began his career playing for the youth team of local club Valencia CF
. In 1996, he made his senior debut with Valencia CF B at age 19, and he joined Valencia's first team the following season. After making just two friendly appearances for the club, he moved to Segunda División
side Rayo Vallecano
.
In July 1999, Jero Miñarro joined Greek Superleague side Panachaiki F.C.
and would make 28 league appearances for the club. He returned to Spain, playing single seasons with Getafe CF
, Burgos CF
, Zamora CF
and UD Almería
. He would spend the remainder of his career in the lower divisions, captaining Lorca Deportiva CF in his final season.
Jero Miñarro played for Spain at various youth levels and participated in the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship
in Malaysia.
In August 2010, he retired from playing and joined the technical staff of Segunda División B
club AD Cerro de Reyes Badajoz Atlético
.
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
for clubs in Spain and Greece.
Playing career
Born in LorcaLorca
Lorca is a municipality and town in the autonomous community of Murcia in southeastern Spain, 36 miles southwest of the city of Murcia. It had a population of 92,694 in 2010, up from the 2001 census total of 77,477. Lorca is the municipality with the second-largest surface area in Spain with...
, Jero Miñarro began his career playing for the youth team of local club 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...
. In 1996, he made his senior debut with Valencia CF B at age 19, and he joined Valencia's first team the following season. After making just two friendly appearances for the club, he moved to Segunda División
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:...
side Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, S.A.D., often abbreviated to Rayo, is a Spanish football team based in Madrid, in the neighbourhood of Vallecas...
.
In July 1999, Jero Miñarro joined Greek Superleague side Panachaiki F.C.
Panachaiki
Panachaiki, known officially as Panachaiki GE , the Pan-Achaean Athletic Union, is a Greek multisport club based in the city of Patras, Greece.- History :...
and would make 28 league appearances for the club. He returned to Spain, playing single seasons with Getafe CF
Getafe CF
Getafe Club de Fútbol is a Spanish La Liga football club based in Getafe, a city in the Madrid metropolitan area, founded in 1946 and refounded in 1983.In the top level since 2004-05, it holds home games at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez....
, Burgos CF
Burgos CF
Burgos Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football team based in Burgos, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Founded in 1936 and refounded in 1994, it currently plays in Segunda División B – Group 2, holding home matches at the Estadio El Plantío, with a capacity of 14,000.-History:Burgos CF...
, Zamora CF
Zamora CF
Zamora Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football team based in Zamora, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Founded in 1969, it plays in Segunda División B - Group 2, holding home games at Estadio Ruta de la Plata, with a capacity of 8,000 seaters....
and UD Almería
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...
. He would spend the remainder of his career in the lower divisions, captaining Lorca Deportiva CF in his final season.
Jero Miñarro played for Spain at various youth levels and participated in the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship
1997 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship was the 11th staging of the FIFA World Youth Championship. It was held from June 16 to July 5, 1997 in Malaysia.-Venues:-Qualification:The following 24 teams qualified for the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship...
in Malaysia.
In August 2010, he retired from playing and joined the technical staff of 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...
club AD Cerro de Reyes Badajoz Atlético
AD Cerro de Reyes Badajoz Atlético
Agrupación Deportiva Cerro de Reyes Badajoz Atlético is a Spanish football team based in Badajoz, in the autonomous community of Extremadura. Founded in 1980, it will play in Tercera División - Group 14, holding home matches at Estadio José Pache....
.