José Moratón Taeño
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José Moratón Taeño is a retired Spanish
footballer who played usually as a central defender.
In a 13-year professional career, he played mainly for Racing de Santander
, appearing in 156 La Liga
games over the course of nine seasons for the club (three goals).
on 13 December 1998 (a 0–0 home draw against CD Tenerife
), Moratón would play for the Cantabria
outfit the vast majority of his career. During 2001–02's second division
, at El Sardinero
, he scored a decisive goal against Atlético Madrid, as Racing returned to La Liga
after just one year out.
Already established as one of the team's captains, he suffered a severe injury which made him miss most of 2006–07, but featured in 18 contests the following season, as Racing achieved a first-ever UEFA Cup qualification.
In the following two top flight seasons, Moratón was used exclusively as a backup, but still contributed with 23 matches combined as Racing managed to maintain its division status. He also helped his team to the semifinals
of the Spanish Cup
, notably scoring in a 3–2 win at AD Alcorcón
(which had previously ousted Real Madrid
), also the final aggregate score – precisely in the last-four stage, he scored in his own net
against Atlético Madrid, in an insufficient 3–2 home triumph (3–6 on aggregate). In June 2010, he was released by the club, ending a relationship which spanned nearly two decades.
with UD Salamanca
in the second level, starting in all the league games he appeared in and scoring a career-best five goals. In early June 2011, however, following his team's relegation, the 32-year old chose to retire from professional football.
Spain
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footballer who played usually as a central defender.
In a 13-year professional career, he played mainly for Racing de Santander
Racing de Santander
Real Racing Club de Santander, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Santander, in the autonomous community of Cantabria. Founded in 1913, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio El Sardinero, with a capacity for 22,400 spectators....
, appearing in 156 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...
games over the course of nine seasons for the club (three goals).
Racing
Since first appearing as a professional for hometown Real Racing Club de SantanderRacing de Santander
Real Racing Club de Santander, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Santander, in the autonomous community of Cantabria. Founded in 1913, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio El Sardinero, with a capacity for 22,400 spectators....
on 13 December 1998 (a 0–0 home draw against CD Tenerife
CD Tenerife
Club Deportivo Tenerife, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in Tenerife . Founded in 1922, it currently plays in Segunda División B, holding home matches at Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López, with a 24,000-seat capacity.-History:Club Deportivo Tenerife was founded in...
), Moratón would play for the Cantabria
Cantabria
Cantabria is a Spanish historical region and autonomous community with Santander as its capital city. It is bordered on the east by the Basque Autonomous Community , on the south by Castile and León , on the west by the Principality of Asturias, and on the north by the Cantabrian Sea.Cantabria...
outfit the vast majority of his career. During 2001–02's 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:...
, at El Sardinero
Estadio El Sardinero
Campos de Sport de El Sardinero , is a multi-purpose stadium in Santander, Spain. It is currently used mostly for football matches, holding 22,400 people....
, he scored a decisive goal against Atlético Madrid, as Racing 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 just one year out.
Already established as one of the team's captains, he suffered a severe injury which made him miss most of 2006–07, but featured in 18 contests the following season, as Racing achieved a first-ever UEFA Cup qualification.
In the following two top flight seasons, Moratón was used exclusively as a backup, but still contributed with 23 matches combined as Racing managed to maintain its division status. He also helped his team to the semifinals
2009–10 Copa del Rey
The 2009–10 Copa del Rey was the 106th staging of the Copa del Rey. The competition began on August 22, 2009 and concluded on May 19, 2010 with the final held at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, in which Sevilla FC lifted the trophy for the fifth time in their history with a 2–0 victory over...
of the Spanish Cup
Copa del Rey
The 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 ....
, notably scoring in a 3–2 win at AD Alcorcón
AD Alcorcón
Agrupación Deportiva Alcorcón is a Spanish football team based in Alcorcón, in the autonomous community of Madrid. Founded in 1971, it currently plays in Segunda División, holding home matches at Municipal de Santo Domingo, with a 5,430 seat capacity....
(which had previously ousted 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...
), also the final aggregate score – precisely in the last-four stage, he scored in his own net
Own goal
An own net occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his or her own team. It is usually accidental, and may be a result of an attempt at defensive play that failed or was spoiled by opponents....
against Atlético Madrid, in an insufficient 3–2 home triumph (3–6 on aggregate). In June 2010, he was released by the club, ending a relationship which spanned nearly two decades.
Salamanca
Moratón played in 2010–112010–11 Segunda División
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with UD Salamanca
UD Salamanca
Unión Deportiva Salamanca, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Salamanca, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Founded on 16 March 1923, it currently plays in Segunda División B – Group 2....
in the second level, starting in all the league games he appeared in and scoring a career-best five goals. In early June 2011, however, following his team's relegation, the 32-year old chose to retire from professional football.