Oriol Lozano
Encyclopedia
Oriol Lozano Farrán, simply Oriol (born 23 May 1981 in Sudanell
, Lleida, Catalonia
), is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Real Murcia
in Segunda División
, usually as a central defender.
(twice), CD Onda
(in the fourth level
, loaned by Villarreal CF
, who acted as Onda's first team) and CE L'Hospitalet.
In 2004–05
, he was promoted from Racing de Santander
's B-team
, making his top level
debut on September 19, 2004, in a 1–1 home draw to Villarreal. Oriol went on to become a relatively important defensive element for the Cantabria
ns in the subsequent four seasons, playing in a total of 75 matches (55 starts). On 17 March 2007, he scored his only official goal for the club, in a 2–0 win at Valencia CF
.
Oriol played in 19 matches in the 2009–10 season
, as Racing once again narrowly avoided relegation, after finishing 16th. He was sent off
twice, one of them in the last minute of the side's 1–0 win at Sporting de Gijón
. In June 2010, the 29-year old did not see his contract renewed and moved to Greece
with Aris Thessaloniki FC.
Sudanell
Sudanell is a municipality in the comarca of the Segrià in Catalonia. It is located by the junction of two rivers: the Segre and the Set. Agriculture is Sudanell's principal economic activity . Two canals: Canal de Seròs and Acèquia de Torres irrigate the area.-Elements of touristic interest:*...
, Lleida, Catalonia
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 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 plays for 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....
in 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:...
, usually as a central defender.
Football career
During his early career, Oriol played with UE LleidaUE Lleida
Club Lleida Esportiu is a Spanish football team based in Lleida, Catalonia. Founded in 2011, it plays in Segunda División B, holding home games at Camp d'Esports, with a capacity of 13,500 seats.-History:...
(twice), CD Onda
CD Onda
Club Deportivo Onda is a Spanish football team based in Onda, Castellón, in the autonomous community of Valencia. Founded in 1923, it plays in Regional Preferente, holding home games at Estadio La Serratella, with a capacity of 5,000 seats....
(in the fourth level
Tercera División
Tercera División is the fourth level of the Spanish football league system. The top three are the Primera División, often referred to as "La Liga" in English, the Segunda División, and Segunda División B.-Current Format:...
, loaned by Villarreal CF
Villarreal CF
Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. , usually abbreviated to Villarreal CF or just Villarreal, is a Spanish Primera División football club based in Vila-real, a city in the province of Castellón within the Valencian Community...
, who acted as Onda's first team) and CE L'Hospitalet.
In 2004–05
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 was promoted from 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....
's B-team
Racing de Santander B
Real Racing Club de Santander B, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Santander, in the autonomous community of Cantabria. Founded in 1926, it is the reserve team of Racing de Santander, and currently plays in Tercera División - Group 3, holding home games at Instalaciones de La Albericia,...
, making his top level
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 on September 19, 2004, in a 1–1 home draw to Villarreal. Oriol went on to become a relatively important defensive element 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...
ns in the subsequent four seasons, playing in a total of 75 matches (55 starts). On 17 March 2007, he scored his only official goal for the club, in a 2–0 win at Valencia CF
Valencia CF
Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
.
Oriol played in 19 matches in the 2009–10 season
2009–10 La Liga
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, as Racing once again narrowly avoided relegation, after finishing 16th. He was sent off
Ejection (sports)
In sports, an ejection is one of several disqualifying actions assessed to a player or coach by a game official , usually for unsportsmanlike conduct....
twice, one of them in the last minute of the side's 1–0 win at 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....
. In June 2010, the 29-year old did not see his contract renewed and moved to Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
with Aris Thessaloniki FC.