David Aganzo
Encyclopedia
David Aganzo Méndez is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Hércules CF
as a striker.
's youth system, and made his debut with the first team on 20 February 2000, in a 1–1 draw at Valencia CF
. Never a part of the team's plans, he would serve four consecutive loans: CF Extremadura
, RCD Espanyol
, Real Valladolid
and Levante UD
. However, after appearing against Rosenborg BK in the 1999–2000 UEFA Champions League, he earned a winner's medal.
In 2004–05
, Aganzo signed with Racing de Santander
in La Liga
, where he was rarely used except in his first year. In January 2006, he had a small loan stint at Beitar Jerusalem FC.
After moving Deportivo Alavés
in 2007–08, with 10 goals to help the Basque
side narrowly avoid second division
relegation, Aganzo was released at the end of the season, joining another team in that level, freshly promoted Rayo Vallecano
, on a free transfer. He scored a career-best 12 goals in his first season as the team easily retained its newfound division status, being regularly used during three years and leaving the club in July 2011, aged 30.
at the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship
, as the nation emerged victorious.
, played in Spain from 2002 to 2009 (including two years in the ladies' team
of Rayo Vallecano). She was previously married to another Brazilian footballer, Ronaldo
.
Spain
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footballer who plays for Hércules CF
Hércules CF
Hércules Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Alicante, in the autonomous community of Valencia. Founded in 1922, it currently plays in the Spanish second division, and holds home games at the Estadio José Rico Pérez, which seats 30,000 spectators.-History:After first...
as a striker.
Club career
Aganzo was 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, and made his debut with the first team on 20 February 2000, in a 1–1 draw 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...
. Never a part of the team's plans, he would serve four consecutive loans: CF Extremadura
CF Extremadura
Club de Fútbol Extremadura was a Spanish football team based in Almendralejo, in the autonomous community of Extremadura. Founded in 1924, it played two seasons in La Liga, and held home games at Estadio Francisco de la Hera, with a capacity of 11,580 seats.-History:Extremadura was founded in 1924,...
, RCD Espanyol
RCD Espanyol
Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona is a sports club based in Barcelona, Spain. It is best known for its football team. Espanyol currently play in the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat with seats for 40,500 spectators. It was inaugurated on 2 August 2009...
, 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....
and 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:...
. However, after appearing against Rosenborg BK in the 1999–2000 UEFA Champions League, he earned a winner's medal.
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...
, Aganzo signed with 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....
in 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...
, where he was rarely used except in his first year. In January 2006, he had a small loan stint at Beitar Jerusalem FC.
After moving 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....
in 2007–08, with 10 goals to help the Basque
Basque Country (autonomous community)
The Basque Country is an autonomous community of northern Spain. It includes the Basque provinces of Álava, Biscay and Gipuzkoa, also called Historical Territories....
side narrowly avoid 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:...
relegation, Aganzo was released at the end of the season, joining another team in that level, freshly promoted 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...
, on a free transfer. He scored a career-best 12 goals in his first season as the team easily retained its newfound division status, being regularly used during three years and leaving the club in July 2011, aged 30.
International career
Aganzo represented SpainSpain national under-20 football team
The Spain national under-20 football team represents Spain in international football at this age level and is controlled by Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain.-FIFA World Youth Championship Record:...
at the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship
1999 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in Nigeria between April 3 and April 24, 1999. The 1999 championship was the 12th contested.- Qualification :The following 24 teams qualified for the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship.-Squads:...
, as the nation emerged victorious.
Personal life
Aganzo's wife, Brazilian footballer Milene DominguesMilene Domingues
Milene Domingues Aganzo is a Brazilian model and former footballer.-Career:She was signed by Rayo Vallecano but plays football for Fiamma Monza. The ex-model also holds the record for ball juggling, keeping a football off the ground with 55,198 touches...
, played in Spain from 2002 to 2009 (including two years in the ladies' team
Rayo Vallecano Femenino
Rayo Vallecano Femenino is the women football section of Rayo Vallecano. It has lately emerged as an top team in Spanish women football, tying at the top of the table with Levante UD and subsequently winning the Cup in the 2007-08 season. In 2008–09 the club won the Superliga Femenina for the first...
of Rayo Vallecano). She was previously married to another Brazilian footballer, Ronaldo
Ronaldo
Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima , commonly known as Ronaldo, is a retired Brazilian footballer who last played for Corinthians. Ronaldo is widely considered to be the greatest 'pure' striker in the history of the modern game, and by some accounts, in the history of football. Ronaldo was one of the...
.