Pedro Contreras
Encyclopedia
Pedro Contreras González, nicknamed El Koke (born 7 January 1972 in Madrid
), is a retired Spanish
footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
's youth system, Contreras picked up a UEFA Champions League
winner's medal in 1998, even though he did not play a minute of the campaign. During four seasons he played for the B-side, Real Madrid Castilla
, and appeared in four first-team games in the 1998–99 season, as Madrid were vice-champions. In 1996–97, he was loaned out to Rayo Vallecano
where he made 41 appearances out of 42, but the club was relegated from La Liga
.
Contreras moved to Málaga CF
in 1999–2000. There, he was the undisputed first-choice, missing only six top division contests from 1999–2003 combined.
He signed for Real Betis
in 2003, making made 22 league appearances during 2003–04, but none in the following due to injury and the rise of Toni Doblas. In 2005–06
, Contreras appeared in the UEFA Cup and the Champions League, where he kept a clean sheet
against Chelsea
in a 1–0 win.
Loaned to Cádiz CF
(also in Andalusia
, Segunda División
) for the 2007–08 season, alongside striker Dani
, Contreras was released at the end of the season. He subsequently retired from the game, and rejoined former team Málaga, as a goalkeeping coach.
. He received his only cap in a 0–0 home draw against Paraguay
, in Logroño
on 16 October 2002.
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 retired Spanish
Spain
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footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Club career
A product of Real MadridReal 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...
's youth system, Contreras picked up a 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...
winner's medal in 1998, even though he did not play a minute of the campaign. During four seasons he played for the B-side, Real Madrid Castilla
Real Madrid Castilla
Real Madrid Castilla is a Spanish football team that plays in the Segunda División B. It is the reserve team of Real Madrid. They play their home games at Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium....
, and appeared in four first-team games in the 1998–99 season, as Madrid were vice-champions. In 1996–97, he was loaned out 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 made 41 appearances out of 42, but the club was relegated from 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...
.
Contreras moved to 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...
in 1999–2000. There, he was the undisputed first-choice, missing only six top division contests from 1999–2003 combined.
He signed for Real Betis
Real Betis
Real Betis Balompié S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 12 September 1907, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio Benito Villamarín....
in 2003, making made 22 league appearances during 2003–04, but none in the following due to injury and the rise of Toni Doblas. In 2005–06
2005–06 La Liga
* Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Betis* Cádiz CF* Celta de Vigo* Deportivo Alaves* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Málaga CF* RCD Mallorca* CA Osasuna* Racing de Santander* Real Madrid* Real Sociedad* Sevilla FC...
, Contreras appeared in the UEFA Cup and the Champions League, where he kept a clean sheet
Shutout
In team sports, a shutout refers to a game in which one team prevents the opposing team from scoring. While possible in most major sports, they are highly improbable in some sports, such as basketball....
against Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
in a 1–0 win.
Loaned to Cádiz CF
Cádiz CF
Cádiz Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Cádiz, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1910, it currently plays in Segunda División B - Group 4, holding home games at Estadio Ramón de Carranza, with a 22,000-seat capacity.Salvadoran legend Mágico González, who...
(also in 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...
, 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:...
) for the 2007–08 season, alongside striker Dani
Daniel Martín
Daniel Martín Alexandre, commonly known as Dani , is a Spanish footballer who plays for CD Atlético Baleares as a striker.-Club career:...
, Contreras was released at the end of the season. He subsequently retired from the game, and rejoined former team Málaga, as a goalkeeping coach.
International career
Contreras was third-choice goalkeeper for the nation in 2002 FIFA World Cup2002 FIFA World Cup
The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0...
. He received his only cap in a 0–0 home draw against Paraguay
Paraguay national football team
The Paraguay national football team is controlled by the Paraguayan Football Association and represents Paraguay in men's international football competitions. The team has reached the second round of the World Cup on four occasions . The 2010 trip also featured their first appearance in the...
, in Logroño
Logroño
Logroño is a city in northern Spain, on the Ebro River. It is the capital of the autonomous community of La Rioja, formerly known as La Rioja Province.The population of Logroño in 2008 was 153,736 and a metropolitan population of nearly 197,000 inhabitants...
on 16 October 2002.