Alberto Edjogo
Encyclopedia
Alberto Edjogo Owono Montalbán, known as Edjogo (born 21 April 1984 in Sabadell
, Catalonia
, Spain
), is a naturalized Equatoguinean
footballer who plays for UD Vista Alegre in the Spanish fifth division, as a forward.
. Released two years later, he resumed his career in amateur football, mainly in his native Catalonia
, only returning to the third level in 2006–07, appearing rarely for UE Sant Andreu
(one fourth of the matches played, team relegation).
Subsequently, Edjogo returned to amateur football, representing successively Pinatar CF
, CD Olímpic de Xàtiva, Mazarrón CF
and CD Blanes
.
debut on 6 July 2003, in an 2004 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against in Bata
, a 0–1 home loss.
, he also represented Sabadell, and also played his entire career in Spain appearing for, amongst others, Levante UD
, Deportivo Alavés
, Recreativo de Huelva
and CD Tenerife
.
Sabadell
Sabadell is the second largest city in the comarca of the Vallès Occidental in Catalonia, Spain. It is in the south of the comarca, on the River Ripoll, 20 km north-west of Barcelona...
, 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...
, Spain
Spain
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), is a naturalized Equatoguinean
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea, officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea where the capital Malabo is situated.Annobón is the southernmost island of Equatorial Guinea and is situated just south of the equator. Bioko island is the northernmost point of Equatorial Guinea. Between the two islands and to the...
footballer who plays for UD Vista Alegre in the Spanish fifth division, as a forward.
Club career
Edjogo emerged through local side CE Sabadell FC's youth system, making his senior debuts in 2003, with the team in Segunda División BSegunda 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...
. Released two years later, he resumed his career in amateur football, mainly in his native 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...
, only returning to the third level in 2006–07, appearing rarely for UE Sant Andreu
UE Sant Andreu
Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu is a Spanish football team based in the city of Barcelona, in the district of Sant Andreu, Catalonia. Founded in 1925, it plays in Segunda División B - Group 3, holding home matches at Camp Municipal Narcís Sala, with an all-seated capacity of 6,900.-Club background:*Club...
(one fourth of the matches played, team relegation).
Subsequently, Edjogo returned to amateur football, representing successively Pinatar CF
Pinatar CF
Pinatar Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football team based in San Pedro del Pinatar, in the autonomous community of Region of Murcia. Founded in 1965, it plays in Tercera División - Group 13, holding home games at Estadio José Antonio Pérez, which has a capacity of 3,200 seats.-Season to...
, CD Olímpic de Xàtiva, Mazarrón CF
Mazarrón CF
Mazarrón Club de Fútbol was a Spanish football team based in Mazarrón, in the autonomous community of Region of Murcia. Founded in 1969, it was dissolved on 2010.-Season to season:----*1 seasons in Segunda División B...
and CD Blanes
CD Blanes
Club Deportiu Blanes is a football team based in Blanes, Catalonia, Spain. Founded in 1913, it plays in Preferent Territorial. Its stadium is Estadi Municipal de Blanes.- Season to season:----*13 seasons in Tercera División-Current squad:...
.
International career
Edjogo made his Equatorial Guinea national teamEquatorial Guinea national football team
The Equatorial Guinea national football team, nicknamed Nzalang Nacional, is the national team of Equatorial Guinea and is controlled by the Federación Ecuatoguineana de Fútbol. It is a member of CAF...
debut on 6 July 2003, in an 2004 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against in Bata
Bata, Equatorial Guinea
Bata is a port city in the Litoral Province of Equatorial Guinea. With a 2005 estimated population of 173,046, it is the largest city in Equatorial Guinea. It lies on the Atlantic Ocean coast of Río Muni....
, a 0–1 home loss.
Personal
Edjogo's older brother, Juvenal, is also a footballer. A midfielderMidfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
, he also represented Sabadell, and also played his entire career in Spain appearing for, amongst others, Levante UD
Levante UD
Levante Unión Deportiva, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, in the namesake community.Founded in 1909, it plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadi Ciutat de València.-Early years:...
, Deportivo Alavés
Deportivo Alavés
Deportivo Alavés, S.A.D., usually abbreviated to Alavés, is a Spanish football club based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, in the Basque Country. Founded in 1921, it plays in Segunda División B, holding home matches at the 19,500-seater Estadio Mendizorrotza....
, Recreativo de Huelva
Recreativo de Huelva
Real Club Recreativo de Huelva, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Huelva, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 23 December 1889, it is the oldest football team in Spain, and currently plays in the second division, holding home games at Estadio Nuevo Colombino, which has a...
and CD Tenerife
CD Tenerife
Club Deportivo Tenerife, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in Tenerife . Founded in 1922, it currently plays in Segunda División B, holding home matches at Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López, with a 24,000-seat capacity.-History:Club Deportivo Tenerife was founded in...
.