Juan Vizcaíno
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Juan Vizcaíno Morcillo (born 6 August 1966 in Pobla de Mafumet, Tarragona, Catalonia
) is a retired Spanish
footballer who played mainly as a defensive midfielder.
Regarded and praised as an accomplished role player, his career was intimately connected with Atlético Madrid. Over the course of 13 seasons, he amassed La Liga
totals of 396 games and 33 goals, also representing Zaragoza
and Valladolid
.
, being offered his first-team debuts by coach Xabier Azkargorta
during 1982–83, not yet aged 17, with the Catalan
outfit then in the third division
.
In 1986, he stayed in that division, as he moved to Real Zaragoza
but started playing with its reserves
. On 9 March 1988, Vizcaíno made his La Liga
debut against Sevilla FC
, and remained a regular fixture until the end of his stay with the Aragon
ese, while also netting ten league goals from a defensive position.
Vizcaíno then signed with Atlético Madrid for 1990–91, starting every single match he appeared in in his first five years; in the sixth, he was the outfield player with most appearances (41 matches, 3,136 minutes played and three goals) as the capital
side conquered the double.
After two more solid seasons, Vizcaíno left for Real Valladolid
, then Elche CF
in 2000–01, and closed out his career at almost 38 with his first club, Gimnàstic - the latter two teams in the second level
. He stayed in the region afterwards, working for the city hall
's sports departments in Pobla de Mafumet.
Vizcaíno returned to Atlético in 2011–12
, being appointed new manager Gregorio Manzano's assistant coach.
, the first arriving on 16 January 1991 in a friendly
with Portugal
(1–1, in Castellón de la Plana
).
The nation did not qualify for UEFA Euro 1992, and the player was ousted from the call-ups shortly after the arrival of new boss Javier Clemente
.
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...
) is a retired 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 played mainly as a defensive midfielder.
Regarded and praised as an accomplished role player, his career was intimately connected with Atlético Madrid. Over the course of 13 seasons, he amassed 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...
totals of 396 games and 33 goals, also representing 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...
and Valladolid
Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valladolid, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, from where the nickname Pucela is derived....
.
Club career
Vizcaíno started playing with hometown side Gimnàstic de TarragonaGimnàstic de Tarragona
Club Gimnàstic de Tarragona, usually referred to as Nàstic, is a Spanish sports club based in Tarragona, in the autonomous community of Catalonia. Its football team currently plays in Segunda División....
, being offered his first-team debuts by coach Xabier Azkargorta
Xabier Azkargorta
Francisco Xabier Azcargorta Uriarte , usually called Xabier Azkargorta, is a former Spanish football player and manager.During his playing career he played for Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao...
during 1982–83, not yet aged 17, with the Catalan
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...
outfit then in the third division
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...
.
In 1986, he stayed in that division, as he moved 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...
but started playing with its reserves
Real Zaragoza B
Real Zaragoza B is a Spanish football club based in Zaragoza, in the autonomous community of Aragon. Founded in 1962, it is the reserve team of Real Zaragoza, and currently plays in Segunda División B – Group 3, holding home matches at Ciudad Deportiva Real Zaragoza, with a capacity of 2,500...
. On 9 March 1988, Vizcaíno made 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...
debut against Sevilla FC
Sevilla FC
Sevilla Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Spain that plays in the Spanish La Liga championship.They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football having won a 1 La Liga title, 5 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 2 UEFA...
, and remained a regular fixture until the end of his stay with 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, while also netting ten league goals from a defensive position.
Vizcaíno then signed with Atlético Madrid for 1990–91, starting every single match he appeared in in his first five years; in the sixth, he was the outfield player with most appearances (41 matches, 3,136 minutes played and three goals) as the capital
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...
side conquered the double.
After two more solid seasons, Vizcaíno left for Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valladolid, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, from where the nickname Pucela is derived....
, then Elche CF
Elche CF
Elche Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Elche, Alicante, in the Valencian Community. Founded in 1923, it currently plays in the Spanish second division, holding home matches at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, with a capacity of 38,750 seats.-Recent seasons:-Season to...
in 2000–01, and closed out his career at almost 38 with his first club, Gimnàstic - the latter two teams in the second level
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:...
. He stayed in the region afterwards, working for the city hall
Seat of local government
In local government, a city hall, town hall or a municipal building or civic centre, is the chief administrative building of a city...
's sports departments in Pobla de Mafumet.
Vizcaíno returned to Atlético in 2011–12
2011–12 La Liga
The 2011–12 La Liga season is the 81st since its establishment. Barcelona are the defending champions, having won their 21st La Liga title in the previous season for the third time in a row. The campaign began on 27 August 2011, and will end on 13 May 2012...
, being appointed new manager Gregorio Manzano's assistant coach.
International career
Vizcaíno played 15 times for the Spanish national teamSpain national football team
The Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...
, the first arriving on 16 January 1991 in a friendly
Exhibition game
An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition...
with Portugal
Portugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
(1–1, in Castellón de la Plana
Castellón de la Plana
Castellón de la Plana or Castelló de la Plana is the capital city of the province of Castelló, in the Valencian Community, Spain, in the east of the Iberian Peninsula, on the Costa del Azahar by the Mediterranean Sea...
).
The nation did not qualify for UEFA Euro 1992, and the player was ousted from the call-ups shortly after the arrival of new boss 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...
.
Honours
- Spanish LeagueLa LigaThe 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...
: 1995–96 - 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 ....
: 1990–91, 1991–92, 1995–96