José María Movilla
Encyclopedia
José María Movilla Cubero (born 8 February 1975 in Madrid
) is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Rayo Vallecano
mainly as a central midfielder.
Although a skilled player, he is best known for his tireless approach to the game.
's system, Movilla started his professional career with modest outfits: CD Colonia Moscardó
, CD Numancia
and CD Ourense
. In January 1998, he switched to Málaga CF
, where he would be an instrumental figure in the Andalusia
side's promotion from Segunda División B
into La Liga
in just two seasons.
Returning to the Segunda División
, Movilla joined Atlético Madrid, where he gained another promotion in 2001–02 (38 matches played). He would arrive on loan, in January 2004, to Real Zaragoza
, helping the Aragon
ese team escape relegation and win the 2004 Spanish Cup.
Afterwards, the move was made permanent, and Movilla played three additional seasons with Zaragoza, after which he joined newly promoted Real Murcia
. At the start of 2008–09, with the club now in the second division, he was, alongside Francisco Gallardo
, ousted from the squad by coach Javier Clemente
, only being reinstated after his sacking, in December 2008.
On 4 July 2009, Movilla stayed in level two, moving close to home as he signed with Rayo Vallecano
for the next two seasons. In his second year
, he was an instrumental player for the team as it returned to the top level after eight years (41 games, 3,269 minutes).
Málaga
Atlético Madrid
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
) is a Spanish
Spain
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footballer who plays for 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...
mainly as a central midfielder.
Although a skilled player, he is best known for his tireless approach to the game.
Football career
An unsuccessful graduate from Real MadridReal 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...
's system, Movilla started his professional career with modest outfits: CD Colonia Moscardó
CD Colonia Moscardó
Club Deportivo Colonia Moscardó is a Spanish football team based in Madrid, in the namesake community. Founded in 1945, it currently plays in Tercera División – Group 7, holding home matches at Estadio Román Valero, with a capacity of 15,000 seats....
, CD Numancia
CD Numancia
Club Deportivo Numancia de Soria, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Soria, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Founded on 9 April 1945, it plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Nuevo Estadio Los Pajaritos, with a 10,200-seat capacity.Besides football it has other...
and CD Ourense
CD Ourense
Club Deportivo Ourense, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Ourense, in the autonomous community of Galicia. Founded in 1952, it plays in Tercera División - Group 1, holding home games at Estadio O Couto, which has a capacity of 5,625....
. In January 1998, he switched to Málaga CF
Málaga CF
Málaga Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Málaga, Andalusia. The team currently plays in Spain's La Liga.Málaga CF is generally seen as the successor to CD Málaga, one of the most historical Andalusian football clubs, by being a near-identical looking football club that even shares...
, where he would be an instrumental figure in 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...
side's promotion from 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...
into 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...
in just two seasons.
Returning to the 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:...
, Movilla joined Atlético Madrid, where he gained another promotion in 2001–02 (38 matches played). He would arrive on loan, in January 2004, to Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza, S.A.D. is a Spanish association football team from Zaragoza in Spain. Founded on 18 March 1932, Real Zaragoza have spent the majority of their 78 year history in the Spanish top-flight. Real Zaragoza are Spain's 9th highest ranked team in overall league points...
, helping the Aragon
Aragon
Aragon is a modern autonomous community in Spain, coextensive with the medieval Kingdom of Aragon. Located in northeastern Spain, the Aragonese autonomous community comprises three provinces : Huesca, Zaragoza, and Teruel. Its capital is Zaragoza...
ese team escape relegation and win the 2004 Spanish Cup.
Afterwards, the move was made permanent, and Movilla played three additional seasons with Zaragoza, after which he joined newly promoted Real Murcia
Real Murcia
Real Murcia Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in the region of Murcia. Founded in 1908, it currently plays in the second division, playing home matches at Estadio Nueva Condomina, which can hold 33,045 spectators....
. At the start of 2008–09, with the club now in the second division, he was, alongside Francisco Gallardo
Francisco Gallardo
Francisco 'Paco' Gallardo León is a Spanish footballer who plays for Diósgyőri VTK in Hungary, as a midfielder.-Football career:...
, ousted from the squad by coach Javier Clemente
Javier Clemente
Javier Clemente Lázaro, is a Spanish football manager. The veteran La Liga manager has spent most of his career at two clubs: Athletic Bilbao and RCD Espanyol. Between 1992 and 1998, he managed Spain and went 31 games unbeaten. He was also the the first foreign manager of Serbia. His most recent...
, only being reinstated after his sacking, in December 2008.
On 4 July 2009, Movilla stayed in level two, moving close to home as he signed with 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...
for the next two seasons. In his second year
2010–11 Segunda División
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, he was an instrumental player for the team as it returned to the top level after eight years (41 games, 3,269 minutes).
Honours
Zaragoza- 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 ....
: 2003–04 - Spanish SupercupSupercopa de EspañaThe Supercopa de España is a Spanish football championship contested by the winners of La Liga and the Copa del Rey...
: 20042004 Supercopa de EspañaThe 2004 Supercopa de España was two-leg Spanish football matches played on 24 August and 27 August 2003. It contested by Real Zaragoza, who were Spanish Cup winners in 2003–04, and Valencia CF, who won the 2003–04 Spanish League. Real Zaragoza won 3–2 on aggregate.-First leg:-Second...
Málaga
- 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:...
: 1998–99
Atlético Madrid
- 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:...
: 2001–02