Antonio Ramiro Pérez
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Antonio Ramiro Pérez, aka Antoñito (born 2 February 1978 in Seville
, Andalusia
), is a Spanish
footballer who plays for CD Atlético Baleares
as a striker.
's youth ranks, making his debuts with the first team during 2000–01, in the second division
. After a loan to neighbours Recreativo de Huelva
, he returned to play an important offensive role (mainly as a substitute) on a side that achieved two consecutive 6th league places.
In 2005–06
, Antoñito was again loaned, being instrumental in Racing de Santander
's narrow escape from relegation (nine goals, notably an 88-minute winner against CA Osasuna
, on 7 May 2006).
In 2006, he joined second level side Real Murcia
, helping the side achieve promotion. The following season, Antoñito moved to Xerez CD
, and extended his contract one more year after 2008–09, having been a very important offensive element for the Andalusia
ns' first-ever La Liga
promotion.
In July 2011, after only six league goals for Xerez in two seasons combined (including three in the 2009–10 campaign
, in an immediate relegation back from the top flight), 33-year old Antoñito signed for CD Atlético Baleares
in the third division
.
Seville
Seville is the artistic, historic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain. It is the capital of the autonomous community of Andalusia and of the province of Seville. It is situated on the plain of the River Guadalquivir, with an average elevation of above sea level...
, 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...
), is a Spanish
Spain
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footballer who plays for CD Atlético Baleares
CD Atlético Baleares
Club Deportivo Atlético Baleares is a Spanish football team based in Palma, Majorca, in the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. Founded on 27 May 1942, it currently plays in Segunda División B - Group 3.-History:...
as a striker.
Football career
Antoñito was born in the popular neighborhood of El Polígono de San Pablo, and grew up in local giants Sevilla FCSevilla 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...
's youth ranks, making his debuts with the first team during 2000–01, in the second division
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:...
. After a loan to neighbours 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...
, he returned to play an important offensive role (mainly as a substitute) on a side that achieved two consecutive 6th league places.
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...
, Antoñito was again loaned, being instrumental in 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 narrow escape from relegation (nine goals, notably an 88-minute winner against CA Osasuna
CA Osasuna
Club Atlético Osasuna, known as Osasuna, is a Spanish football team based in Iruñea-Pamplona, in the autonomous community of Navarre.Founded in 1920, it currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at the 19,553-capacity Estadio Reyno de Navarra...
, on 7 May 2006).
In 2006, he joined second level side 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....
, helping the side achieve promotion. The following season, Antoñito moved to 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...
, and extended his contract one more year after 2008–09, having been a very important offensive element for the 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...
ns' first-ever 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...
promotion.
In July 2011, after only six league goals for Xerez in two seasons combined (including three in the 2009–10 campaign
2009–10 La Liga
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, in an immediate relegation back from the top flight), 33-year old Antoñito signed for CD Atlético Baleares
CD Atlético Baleares
Club Deportivo Atlético Baleares is a Spanish football team based in Palma, Majorca, in the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. Founded on 27 May 1942, it currently plays in Segunda División B - Group 3.-History:...
in the third division
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...
.