Víctor Espasandín
Encyclopedia
Víctor Manuel Espasandín Facal (born 16 March 1985) is a Spanish
footballer who plays as a left defender.
, Galicia, Espasandín finished his football formation at Real Valladolid
, having joined from local SD Compostela
. In 2005–06
, he made his professional debuts, playing in one Segunda División
match. His fate did not improve in the following season, as he only appeared in seven contests (out of 42) for SD Ponferradina
, which eventually got relegated.
In July 2007, Espasandín signed for FC Barcelona B
, helping the Catalans
return to level three
in his debut season, under young manager Josep Guardiola
.
In early June 2010, after helping Barça B return
to division two after 11 years, he signed a contract with AC Omonia
in Cyprus
, joining the team alongside former Barcelona teammate José Manuel Rueda
.
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 as a left defender.
Club career
Born in A CoruñaA Coruña
A Coruña or La Coruña is a city and municipality of Galicia, Spain. It is the second-largest city in the autonomous community and seventeenth overall in the country...
, Galicia, Espasandín finished his football formation at 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....
, having joined from local SD Compostela
SD Compostela
Sociedade Deportiva Compostela also known as Compostela is a Spanish football team based in Santiago de Compostela, in the autonomous community of Galicia. Founded on 26 June 1962, it currently plays in Preferente Autonómica.-History:...
. In 2005–06
2005–06 Segunda División
-Classification 2005–06:-Relegated to Segunda División B:* UE Lleida -- Relegated to Segunda División B - Group 3* Ferrol -- Relegated to Segunda División B - Group 1* Eibar -- Relegated to Segunda División B - Group 4...
, he made his professional debuts, playing in one 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:...
match. His fate did not improve in the following season, as he only appeared in seven contests (out of 42) for SD Ponferradina
SD Ponferradina
Sociedad Deportiva Ponferradina, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Ponferrada, in the El Bierzo region, León, in the autonomous community of Castile and León...
, which eventually got relegated.
In July 2007, Espasandín signed for FC Barcelona B
FC Barcelona B
Futbol Club Barcelona B is a Spanish football team. They are the reserve team of FC Barcelona. Reserve teams in the Spanish football league system play in the same football pyramid as their senior team rather than a separate league. However reserve teams cannot play in the same division as their...
, helping the Catalans
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...
return to level three
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 his debut season, under young manager Josep Guardiola
Josep Guardiola
Josep "Pep" Guardiola i Sala , is a Spanish football manager and former player. Guardiola played as a defensive midfielder and spent the majority of his playing career with FC Barcelona, whom he currently manages. He was part of Johan Cruyff's dream team that won Barcelona's first European Cup....
.
In early June 2010, after helping Barça B return
2009–10 Segunda División B
The 2009–10 Segunda División B season was the 79th since its establishment. The first matches of the season were played on 29 August 2009, and the season ended on 20 June 2010 with the promotion play-off finals.- Group 1:...
to division two after 11 years, he signed a contract with AC Omonia
AC Omonia
Athletic Club Omonoia Nicosia is a professional football club that plays in the Cyprus capital city Nicosia. The club was established in 1948 and became a member of the Cyprus Football Association in 1953...
in Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
, joining the team alongside former Barcelona teammate José Manuel Rueda
José Manuel Rueda
José Manuel Rueda Sampedro is a Spanish footballer who plays for Xerez CD as a midfielder.-Club career:...
.
Honours
- OmoniaAC OmoniaAthletic Club Omonoia Nicosia is a professional football club that plays in the Cyprus capital city Nicosia. The club was established in 1948 and became a member of the Cyprus Football Association in 1953...
:- Cypriot Cup: 2010–112010–11 Cypriot CupThe 2010–11 Cypriot Cup is the 69th edition and started on November 10, 2010.-Bracket:-First round:The first legs were played on November 10, 2010...
- Cypriot Supercup: 2010
- Cypriot Cup: 2010–11