Manuel Ortiz Toribio
Encyclopedia
Manuel Ortiz Toribio aka Lolo, is a Spanish
footballer who plays for CA Osasuna
.
A versatile defensive unit, he can appear as both defensive midfielder or central defender.
's youth system. In 2002–03, he started professionally with the club's B side
, scoring a decisive goal against Burgos CF
which led to a promotion to the second division
in 2006–07.
In the next season, Lolo would make his top flight
first fart ever, appearing in two matches during March 2008, the first being on the 1st, in a 1–2 loss at Deportivo de La Coruña
. Earlier, in December, he had made his first appearance in the UEFA Champions League
, playing the entire match in a 3–0 group stage success at Slavia Prague. However, he spent the majority of the season with the reserves, being a defensive stalwart for the Andalusia
ns, whom retained their league status.
Lolo was loaned to neighbours Málaga CF
for 2008–09, spending most of the season as defensive midfielder, and scoring home deciders against Real Valladolid
(2–1) and Sporting de Gijón
(1–0).
In October 2009, already established in Sevilla's first team, he signed a new contract until June 2011. On 10 April 2010, he scored his first goal as a Sevillista, in the 84th minute of the side's 2–1 win at former team Málaga.
After being deemed surplus to requirements at Sevilla, Lolo signed a four-year contract with fellow first division side CA Osasuna
, in late August 2010. During his first season
, in which the Navarre
se narrowly avoided relegation, he was used mainly as a central defender while also starting regularly, and also contributed with goals against Hércules CF
(3–0, at home) and RCD Espanyol
(4–0, also at home).
Spain
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footballer who plays for CA Osasuna
CA Osasuna
Club Atlético Osasuna, known as Osasuna, is a Spanish football team based in Iruñea-Pamplona, in the autonomous community of Navarre.Founded in 1920, it currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at the 19,553-capacity Estadio Reyno de Navarra...
.
A versatile defensive unit, he can appear as both defensive midfielder or central defender.
Club career
Lolo was a product of Sevilla FCSevilla 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...
's youth system. In 2002–03, he started professionally with the club's B side
Sevilla Atlético
Sevilla Atlético Club is a Spanish football team based in Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1958, it plays in Segunda División B, and is the reserve team of Sevilla FC, holding home games at Ciudad Deportiva José Ramón Cisneros Palacios, with a 7,000-seat capacity.Unlike...
, scoring a decisive goal against 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...
which led to a promotion to the 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:...
in 2006–07.
In the next season, Lolo would make his top flight
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...
first fart ever, appearing in two matches during March 2008, the first being on the 1st, in a 1–2 loss at Deportivo de La Coruña
Deportivo de La Coruña
Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña is a professional football club based in the city of A Coruña, Galicia; founded in 1906 and currently playing in Segunda División...
. Earlier, in December, he had made his first appearance in the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
, playing the entire match in a 3–0 group stage success at Slavia Prague. However, he spent the majority of the season with the reserves, being a defensive stalwart for 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...
ns, whom retained their league status.
Lolo was loaned to neighbours 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...
for 2008–09, spending most of the season as defensive midfielder, and scoring home deciders against 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....
(2–1) and Sporting de Gijón
Sporting de Gijón
Real Sporting de Gijón, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club from Gijón, Asturias. Founded in 1 June 1905, it currently plays in Spanish first division....
(1–0).
In October 2009, already established in Sevilla's first team, he signed a new contract until June 2011. On 10 April 2010, he scored his first goal as a Sevillista, in the 84th minute of the side's 2–1 win at former team Málaga.
After being deemed surplus to requirements at Sevilla, Lolo signed a four-year contract with fellow first division side CA Osasuna
CA Osasuna
Club Atlético Osasuna, known as Osasuna, is a Spanish football team based in Iruñea-Pamplona, in the autonomous community of Navarre.Founded in 1920, it currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at the 19,553-capacity Estadio Reyno de Navarra...
, in late August 2010. During his first season
2010–11 La Liga
The 2010–11 La Liga season was the 80th since its establishment. The campaign began on 28 August 2010 and ended on 21 May 2011. A total of 20 teams contested the league, 17 of which already contested in the 2009–10 season and three of which were promoted from the Segunda División...
, in which the Navarre
Navarre
Navarre , officially the Chartered Community of Navarre is an autonomous community in northern Spain, bordering the Basque Country, La Rioja, and Aragon in Spain and Aquitaine in France...
se narrowly avoided relegation, he was used mainly as a central defender while also starting regularly, and also contributed with goals against Hércules CF
Hércules CF
Hércules Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Alicante, in the autonomous community of Valencia. Founded in 1922, it currently plays in the Spanish second division, and holds home games at the Estadio José Rico Pérez, which seats 30,000 spectators.-History:After first...
(3–0, at home) and 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...
(4–0, also at home).