Miguel Ángel Carrilero
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Miguel Ángel Carrilero González, aka Míchel (born 3 August 1977 in Madrid
), is a Spanish
footballer who plays as a striker.
(Segunda División B
). In 1998 he moved to Rayo Vallecano
, where he first appeared in the top division
, in 1999–2000, returning three seasons later, although he would net only once in two top level seasons combined.
Subsequently, Míchel joined Sevilla FC
, helping it return to the top flight after a one-year absence, but stayed in the category the next season, with Sporting de Gijón
. On both occasions he was loaned by Rayo.
The following two second level
seasons, he finished club top scorer with both Getafe CF
(15 goals) and UD Almería
(12), as both outfits achieved first ever promotions to the top flight. In 2004–05's first division
, he played mainly as a substitute for the Madrid
team, scoring twice in a rare start, a 2–0 home win against Real Sociedad
, on 8 May 2005.
After Almería, in 2007–08, Míchel stayed in the "silver category", joining Xerez CD
. He played mostly as backup to veteran Yordi
, who won the Pichichi for the season. The following year, another club of his reached the first division for the first time, but he only contributed with three matches (in less than 100 minutes of play).
In July 2010, after having contributed with 14 matches in Xerez's top flight campaign, which ended in immediate relegation
, scoring in home wins against Real Valladolid
(3–0) and Real Zaragoza
(3–2), the 33-year old returned to level three, signing for CD Guadalajara.
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 as a striker.
Club career
Míchel first appeared professionally for UB ConquenseUB Conquense
Unión Balompédica Conquense is a Spanish football team based in Cuenca, in the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha. Founded in 1946, it currently plays in 2ªB - Group 1, holding home games at Estadio La Fuensanta, with a 3,500 total capacity....
(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...
). In 1998 he moved to 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...
, where he first appeared in the top division
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 1999–2000, returning three seasons later, although he would net only once in two top level seasons combined.
Subsequently, Míchel joined 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...
, helping it return to the top flight after a one-year absence, but stayed in the category the next season, with 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....
. On both occasions he was loaned by Rayo.
The following two 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:...
seasons, he finished club top scorer with both 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....
(15 goals) 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...
(12), as both outfits achieved first ever promotions to the top flight. In 2004–05's first division
2004–05 La Liga
2004–05 season was composed of the following clubs:* Albacete Balompié* Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Real Betis* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Levante UD* Málaga CF* Real Mallorca* CD Numancia* CA Osasuna...
, he played mainly as a substitute for the 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...
team, scoring twice in a rare start, a 2–0 home win against Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in the city of San Sebastián, Basque Country, founded on 7 September 1909...
, on 8 May 2005.
After Almería, in 2007–08, Míchel stayed in the "silver category", joining Xerez CD
Xerez CD
Xerez Club Deportivo, S.A.D., usually just Xerez, is a Spanish football team based in Jerez de la Frontera, Province of Cádiz, in the autonomous community of Andalusia...
. He played mostly as backup to veteran Yordi
Yordi
Jorge González Díaz, aka Yordi , is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a striker.A journeyman, he amassed La Liga totals of 180 games and 37 goals in ten seasons, in representation of five teams , and 161/61 in Segunda División.In 2002, Yordi had a six-month spell in England, with Blackburn...
, who won the Pichichi for the season. The following year, another club of his reached the first division for the first time, but he only contributed with three matches (in less than 100 minutes of play).
In July 2010, after having contributed with 14 matches in Xerez's top flight campaign, which ended in immediate relegation
2009–10 La Liga
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, scoring in home wins 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....
(3–0) and 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...
(3–2), the 33-year old returned to level three, signing for CD Guadalajara.